Diet & Nutrition

Food and beverages provide the energy and nutrients you need to improve health, manage disease, and reduce the risk of disease. Complete nutrition requires ingestion and absorption of vitamins, minerals, essential amino acids from protein and essential fatty acids from fat-containing food, also food energy in the form of carbohydrate, protein, and fat. Dietary habits and choices play a significant role in the quality of life, health and longevity.

What Is Angelica Root? Benefits, Nutrition, and How It Supports Women’s Health

Discover how traditional angelica root is being reshaped by modern research, revealing promising but still emerging benefits for inflammation, circulation, mood, and women’s hormonal health.

Calorie and Macro Counting

Should We Eat Polished Rice?

Do Superfoods Really Exist?

Tart Cherry Benefits: Fact or Fiction for Wellness and Recovery?

Nutrigenomics: How Your Genes Influence Your Nutritional Needs and Health

Genetic Factors Impacting Nutritional Requirement

How Fast Food Affects Children's Health

FODMAP Research

What are Nutraceuticals?

Foods that Reduce Oxidative Stress and Prevent Cancer

Nutraceutical Industry

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How Important Is Breakfast for Overall Health?

The MIND Diet Explained: Foods That Fight Cognitive Decline

Dukan Diet: Pros and Cons

DASH Diet for High Blood Pressure

What is Personalized Nutrition?

Are Low Carbohydrate Diets Good for Type 2 Diabetes?

Nutritional Needs of Young Children (Age 5-10)

Is The Carnivore Diet Healthy?

Is Spirulina the Next Anti-Aging Superfood?

South Beach and Low-GI Diets

Neem - Evidence-Based Health Benefits

Mediterranean Diet

Diet for Overweight and Obese Pregnant Women

Food Allergies Explained

Ginger: Health Benefits

Butter versus Margarine: Which is Healthier?

Colostrum for Adults: Boosting Immunity Gut Health and Recovery

Food Intolerance

Can You Be Vegan and an Athlete

Causes of Food Intolerance

Recombinant Bovine Growth Hormones (rBGH) in Food

Natural Protein Sources

Health Benefits of Cinnamon

Raspberry Leaf Tea In Pregnancy: Safety, Benefits, and Research Insights

How the Atlantic Diet Supports Long-Term Health and Prevents Chronic Disease

The Principles of the Blue Zone Diet

What are the Health Benefits of a Vegan Diet?

The 5:2 Diet Health Benefits

Top Lithium-Rich Foods and How They Support Health

Why Moringa oleifera is Called the Miracle Tree: Health Benefits for Immunity, Inflammation, and Metabolism

What is Clean Eating?

Raw Veganism: Health Benefits, Risks, and Challenges

The Health Benefits of Cilantro (Coriander)

Diabetic Diet

How Many Calories Should You Eat Per Day?

Healthy High Fat Alternatives to Avocado

Health Benefits of Quinoa

What is the BRAT Diet?

False Alarm Hypothesis of Food Allergy

Natural Sources of Vitamin D and Calcium

Diet Supplements and Liver Problems

Organic Food Health Benefits

Smarter Carts: How AI is Transforming Grocery Shopping

Nutritional / Dietary Supplement

High Protein Diet

Caveman or Palaeolithic Diet

Does Drinking 100% Fruit Juice Put on Weight?

What to Know About Processed and Ultra-Processed Foods

Fast 5:2 Diet Evidence

What is the 5:2 Diet?

The Benefits of Healthy Fats

Can You Eat Too Much Fruit?

Differences Between Natural Whole Fruit and Natural Fruit Juice

Fast 5:2 Diet

Can Food Allergies Ever be Psychological?

New Atkins Diet: Pros and Cons

The Flexitarian Diet: A Flexible Path to Better Health

Nutraceutical Regulation

Paleo vs. Keto Diets

Vegetarian Diets for Weight Loss

Does Red Meat Shorten Lifespan?

Diet for Obese Children and Teenagers

Portfolio Diet: Evidence-Based Steps to Reduce LDL Cholesterol

What is the Viking Diet?

Do NAD Boosters Help You to Live Longer?

What is a DNA Diet?

Is Food Packaging Harmful to Health?

Adriatic Diet Explained: Cardiovascular Benefits and Scientific Evidence

Cambridge Diet: Pros and Cons

Military Diet: Health Risks

What to Eat on the Military Diet

Coconut Oil: Health Benefits

Does Eating Sea Moss Provide Health Benefits?

Is Palm Oil Good or Bad in Diet?

The Detrimental Effects of Ultra-processed Foods

Magnesium in the Diet and Body

Fad Diet Examples and Efficacy

Papaya: Health Benefits

Is Watermelon a Superfood? Examining the Scientific Evidence

The Importance of Dietary Fiber

Canola Oil: Is it Healthy?

What Is The Andean Diet And Why Is It Healthy?

What Are the Health Benefits of Mung Beans?

What is the TLC Diet?

Understanding the Glycemic Index

The Vegan Diet, Ethos, Affects and Advice

Is a Hypocaloric Diet Safe and Effective for Long-Term Health?

Macrominerals and Trace Minerals in the Diet

Sources of Dietary Fiber

The Health Benefits of Walnuts

Benefits of Nut Consumption During Pregnancy

Dietary Fiber: Health Benefits, Food Sources, and Daily Needs

Are Artificial Food Flavors and Colorings Harmful?

Spanish Lime: Nutritional Profile, Benefits, and Uses

Sesame Oil Health Benefits: Examining the Diverse Roles of Lignans and Lipids

Rhodiola Rosea: Evidence-Based Health Benefits and Clinical Insights

How an Anti-Inflammatory Diet Lowers Chronic Disease Risk

What is the Military Diet?

Latest Diet & Nutrition News and Research

Hopeful climate engagement may reduce mental health distress

Climate worry is associated with depressive and anxiety symptoms among Finns of all ages. However, these symptoms are less common among individuals whose climate-related hope is combined with various forms of action, such as volunteering, following a plant‑based diet or avoiding air travel.

2 Feb 2026

Men develop premature heart disease earlier than women

The study uncovers critical insights into sex-based heart disease risks, highlighting young adulthood as key for effective cardiovascular health interventions.

2 Feb 2026

Unprocessed beef does not worsen metabolic health in prediabetes

Short-term unprocessed beef intake shows no adverse effects on glucose regulation or metabolic health compared to poultry in individuals with prediabetes.

2 Feb 2026

Why the carnivore diet’s claimed benefits don’t outweigh its health risks

Researchers determine the nutritional adequacy and health effects of the carnivore diet.

2 Feb 2026

Do lifestyle choices affect university students' grades

Researchers examine the association between academic performance on secondary school exams and lifestyle behaviors among university students.

2 Feb 2026

Updated newborn screening guidelines aim to improve cystic fibrosis detection

An updated report on cystic fibrosis (CF) from Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, in partnership with the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), highlights the new national guidelines on CF newborn screening that aim to detect affected babies earlier, more accurately and more fairly.

1 Feb 2026

Algae4IBD conference highlights seaweed-driven health innovations

Leading academics from universities and research organizations across Europe and America, and companies and SMEs interested in developing foods, supplements and pharmaceuticals targeting pain and inflammation will gather for the Algae4IBD Conference and Industry Summit, taking place at the Conference Center, Teagasc Food Research Center, Ashtown, Dublin 15 from March 4th-6th, 2026.

31 Jan 2026

Most Americans would consider swapping classic Super Bowl party fare for plant-based options, poll finds

It is estimated that Americans will consume 1.48 billion chicken wings during the Super Bowl, but a new Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine/Morning Consult poll finds that most Americans, 56%, would consider trying a plant-based alternative such as Baked Buffalo Cauliflower Bites while watching the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks on Feb. 8.

31 Jan 2026

WHO collaborating center established to assess food risks and benefits

WHO has designated the DTU National Food Institute to host a new collaborating center, named "WHO Collaborating center for Risks and Benefits of Foods and Diets".

30 Jan 2026

Turning everyday eggs into powerful nutrient delivery systems

Eggs as functional foods: this review explores enrichment techniques that enhance nutrient bioavailability and support health through precision nutrition.

30 Jan 2026

Gut microbiome may be a central player in the body's response to cancer

A new study reveals how bacteria in the gut can help determine whether the amino acid asparagine from the diet will feed tumor growth or activate immune cells against the cancer, according to researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine.

29 Jan 2026

Ischemic stroke increases expectant mother's risk for another stroke during or soon after pregnancy

Having had a stroke caused by blocked blood vessels (ischemic stroke) more than doubled an expectant mother's odds of having another stroke during pregnancy and within six weeks of childbirth, according to a preliminary study to be presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2026.

29 Jan 2026

Produce prescriptions help Medicaid patients overcome nutrition insecurity

The LA produce prescription program significantly improved nutrition security among Medicaid patients with diabetes, revealing ongoing affordability barriers.

29 Jan 2026

Nitrate source matters more than nitrate amount

Findings suggest that plant-sourced nitrates may reduce dementia risk, while animal and water sources are linked to increased risk, emphasizing diet quality.

29 Jan 2026

Eating melatonin-rich foods is linked to lower obesity and depression rates

This cross-sectional analysis of 8,320 Brazilian adults quantified melatonin intake from habitual diets and examined associations with multiple chronic health outcomes. Higher dietary melatonin intake was inversely associated with obesity and depression in a non-linear pattern, with no significant associations observed for other conditions.

28 Jan 2026

Air pollution, not diet, shows the strongest link to poorer concentration in schoolgirls

This cross-sectional study of 300 school-aged girls in Tehran found that higher air pollution exposure was consistently associated with poorer concentration, while dietary antioxidant capacity showed weaker, model-dependent links to attention. No significant associations or interactions were observed for short-term memory, highlighting pollution exposure as the dominant factor influencing attentional performance.

28 Jan 2026

Eating beef as part of a healthy dietary pattern does not impact risk factors for type 2 diabetes

More than 135 million American adults are either living with or at risk for type 2 diabetes (T2D), elevating the need for more evidence-based dietary guidance to help this growing population achieve optimal health and reduce risks for T2D and its complications.

28 Jan 2026

Mapping the early onset of coronary heart disease in men

Men begin developing coronary heart disease - which can lead to heart attacks - years earlier than women, with differences emerging as early as the mid-30s, according to a large, long-term study led by Northwestern Medicine.

28 Jan 2026

'Evening people' more likely to have poor cardiovascular health

Middle-aged and older adults who were more active in the evenings had poorer cardiovascular health compared to their peers who were more active during the day.

28 Jan 2026

WHO releases a new global guideline to create healthy school food environments

Healthy food in schools can help children develop healthy dietary habits for life, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), which released a new global guideline on evidence-based policies and interventions to create healthy school food environments.

28 Jan 2026