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.

Is Watermelon a Superfood? Examining the Scientific Evidence

Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) is a nutrient-dense fruit rich in lycopene and L-citrulline, with demonstrated antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, vascular, metabolic, and ergogenic benefits.

What is the Viking Diet?

Natural Protein Sources

Is Palm Oil Good or Bad in Diet?

How Important Is Breakfast for Overall Health?

Is The Carnivore Diet Healthy?

Nutrigenomics: How Your Genes Influence Your Nutritional Needs and Health

The Importance of Dietary Fiber

DASH Diet for High Blood Pressure

What are the Health Benefits of a Vegan Diet?

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

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

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Butter versus Margarine: Which is Healthier?

High Protein Diet

Health Benefits of Quinoa

Is Food Packaging Harmful to Health?

Rhodiola Rosea: Evidence-Based Health Benefits and Clinical Insights

The Flexitarian Diet: A Flexible Path to Better Health

Top Lithium-Rich Foods and How They Support Health

Does Red Meat Shorten Lifespan?

Paleo vs. Keto Diets

Do Superfoods Really Exist?

What is the Military Diet?

Fast 5:2 Diet Evidence

The MIND Diet Explained: Foods That Fight Cognitive Decline

Are Artificial Food Flavors and Colorings Harmful?

Spanish Lime: Nutritional Profile, Benefits, and Uses

Dukan Diet: Pros and Cons

What are Nutraceuticals?

Macrominerals and Trace Minerals in the Diet

Smarter Carts: How AI is Transforming Grocery Shopping

The Principles of the Blue Zone Diet

Vegetarian Diets for Weight Loss

What to Eat on the Military Diet

What is the TLC Diet?

New Atkins Diet: Pros and Cons

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

Nutraceutical Regulation

Benefits of Nut Consumption During Pregnancy

Are Low Carbohydrate Diets Good for Type 2 Diabetes?

Natural Sources of Vitamin D and Calcium

Does Drinking 100% Fruit Juice Put on Weight?

What is Clean Eating?

Colostrum for Adults: Boosting Immunity Gut Health and Recovery

Should We Eat Polished Rice?

What is the BRAT Diet?

The Vegan Diet, Ethos, Affects and Advice

The Health Benefits of Cilantro (Coriander)

Caveman or Palaeolithic Diet

Diet for Overweight and Obese Pregnant Women

What Is The Andean Diet And Why Is It Healthy?

Nutraceutical Industry

Differences Between Natural Whole Fruit and Natural Fruit Juice

Fad Diet Examples and Efficacy

Fast 5:2 Diet

What is a DNA Diet?

Do NAD Boosters Help You to Live Longer?

Coconut Oil: Health Benefits

The 5:2 Diet Health Benefits

Mediterranean Diet

Healthy High Fat Alternatives to Avocado

How Fast Food Affects Children's Health

False Alarm Hypothesis of Food Allergy

Is Spirulina the Next Anti-Aging Superfood?

Causes of Food Intolerance

Sources of Dietary Fiber

FODMAP Research

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

Diabetic Diet

What Are the Health Benefits of Mung Beans?

Organic Food Health Benefits

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

Portfolio Diet: Evidence-Based Steps to Reduce LDL Cholesterol

Cambridge Diet: Pros and Cons

What is the 5:2 Diet?

Understanding the Glycemic Index

Neem - Evidence-Based Health Benefits

Nutritional / Dietary Supplement

What is Personalized Nutrition?

Can You Be Vegan and an Athlete

Foods that Reduce Oxidative Stress and Prevent Cancer

The Detrimental Effects of Ultra-processed Foods

Diet for Obese Children and Teenagers

Does Eating Sea Moss Provide Health Benefits?

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

The Benefits of Healthy Fats

What to Know About Processed and Ultra-Processed Foods

Canola Oil: Is it Healthy?

Genetic Factors Impacting Nutritional Requirement

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

Recombinant Bovine Growth Hormones (rBGH) in Food

Can Food Allergies Ever be Psychological?

Food Intolerance

How an Anti-Inflammatory Diet Lowers Chronic Disease Risk

How Many Calories Should You Eat Per Day?

Nutritional Needs of Young Children (Age 5-10)

Calorie and Macro Counting

Ginger: Health Benefits

Food Allergies Explained

South Beach and Low-GI Diets

Military Diet: Health Risks

Can You Eat Too Much Fruit?

The Health Benefits of Walnuts

Papaya: Health Benefits

Raw Veganism: Health Benefits, Risks, and Challenges

Magnesium in the Diet and Body

Diet Supplements and Liver Problems

Health Benefits of Cinnamon

Latest Diet & Nutrition News and Research

WHO releases first global guidelines for managing diabetes during pregnancy

The World Health Organization (WHO) today released its first global guidelines for the management of diabetes during pregnancy, a condition affecting about one in six pregnancies – or 21 million women annually.

14 Nov 2025

UCSF study explores sentiment analysis for hepatorenal syndrome

Taking a page from market research tactics, UC San Francisco experts are studying whether artificial intelligence (AI) can improve diagnosis of a complex liver condition by using the clinical notes of multiple providers.

14 Nov 2025

High protein breakfasts help you feel fuller but do not change how much you eat later

High protein breakfasts, whether plant or animal-based, boosted GLP-1 and PYY and modestly reduced appetite compared with a low protein, high carbohydrate meal. Despite these hormonal and appetite changes, lunchtime energy intake remained unchanged in both younger and older adults.

13 Nov 2025

Family support helped adults in rural China to reduce blood pressure levels

New research found family support helped adults in rural China reduce their blood pressure.

13 Nov 2025

Ultra-processed foods linked to precursors of early-onset colorectal cancer

Colorectal cancer used to be associated with old age, but diagnoses have become increasingly common in adults aged 50 or younger particularly in high-income countries like the United States.

13 Nov 2025

Scientists debunk gut microbiome-autism connection

There's no scientific evidence that the gut microbiome causes autism, a group of scientists argue in an opinion paper publishing November 13 in the Cell Press journal Neuron.

13 Nov 2025

Researchers confirm first death linked to tick-induced meat allergy

University of Virginia School of Medicine researchers have identified the first death caused by what is commonly called the "meat allergy" being spread by ticks.

13 Nov 2025

Which plant-based diet is healthiest and most sustainable

Vegan and vegetarian diets deliver nutrient adequacy on par with Mediterranean diets, while lowering carbon footprints and promoting environmental health.

13 Nov 2025

Poor sleep raises injury risk in recreational runners

Research shows that sleep quality and duration are critical for injury prevention in recreational runners, emphasizing sleep's role in athletic performance.

13 Nov 2025

Early lean mass shapes long-term brain development in preterm infants

Extremely preterm infants with higher fat-free mass at term-equivalent age show better cognitive, language, and motor outcomes through age three. Early lean-tissue growth offers stronger neurodevelopmental insight than traditional growth measures.

12 Nov 2025

Nasal vaccine shows promise as a non-invasive treatment for cervical cancer

Cervical cancer, which affects the reproductive tract, is one of the most common cancers in women worldwide.

12 Nov 2025

New Canadian network promotes health benefits of fermented foods

A one-stop network, the first of its kind in North America, has begun sharing easily digested research, recipes and other resources about the health benefits of fermented foods.

12 Nov 2025

Potential breakthrough in treating acute kidney injury with ceramide-targeting drugs

Serious damage to short-term kidney function-known as acute kidney injury, or AKI-can be fatal and also increase the risk of irreversible chronic kidney disease. It can be triggered by stressors ranging from sepsis to heart surgery, and it affects more than half of ICU patients.

12 Nov 2025

Study finds self-pleasure as a valuable care strategy for managing menopause symptoms

A new study from the Kinsey Institute at Indiana University, published in journal Menopause, finds self-pleasure is a valuable care strategy for managing menopause symptoms, especially mood and sleep changes.

12 Nov 2025

Personalized prehabilitation reduces the risk of surgical complications

The weeks leading up to a major surgery can be a time of uncertainty and worry for patients, many of whom anticipate the need for rehabilition to get back on their feet.

12 Nov 2025

Plant-based diet prevents and reverses heart microvascular dysfunction in hypertensive rats

Eating a plant-based diet consisting of fruits, vegetables, nuts and legumes can help prevent and reverse heart disease in rats that have high blood pressure, according to a study published by researchers in the Institute for Biomedical Sciences at Georgia State University.

12 Nov 2025

Plant-based oat protein hybrid doubles iron absorption in women

Research on oat protein nanofibril-iron hybrids highlights their potential to significantly improve iron absorption, tackling global nutritional deficiencies.

12 Nov 2025

What diet do people with type 2 diabetes really want? Study reveals flexibility beats strict meal plans

A large UK survey of adults with type 2 diabetes found that most prefer flexible, food-based diets—particularly moderate calorie restriction or low-carbohydrate plans, over formula-based regimens. Preferences varied by age, lifestyle, and desired outcomes, underscoring the need for personalized dietary support.

11 Nov 2025

What makes truffles more than a delicacy? They’re packed with bioactive compounds

Italian researchers reviewed the chemical composition and biological potential of truffles, identifying them as rich sources of antioxidants, polysaccharides, sterols, and vitamins. The review highlights their promise as functional foods and natural therapeutics, while emphasizing the need for sustainable cultivation and clinical validation.

11 Nov 2025

Blue Zones and ACLM launch certification empowering clinicians to promote longevity and well-being

Blue Zones and the American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM) today launched the "Blue Zones Certification Course for Physicians and Health Professionals."

11 Nov 2025