Nutrition & Diet
Articles about healthy eating, dietary choices, and nutritional science.
Texas Enacts Landmark Law Requiring Warning Labels on Food Additives
Texas has implemented a groundbreaking law requiring warning labels on foods containing artificial dyes and additives, setting a precedent for nationwide food safety regulations and consumer awareness.
New Zealand Expands Food Database to Include Traditional Māori and Ethnic Foods
New Zealand's updated food composition database now includes traditional Māori foods like rēwena and ethnic staples such as natto and paneer, reflecting the country's diverse dietary landscape and supporting better nutritional understanding.
The Impact of Food Structure on Gut Hormone Release and Metabolism
New findings reveal how the physical structure of food influences gut hormone release, affecting satiety and blood sugar regulation. This research opens new possibilities for designing healthier, metabolism-optimizing foods.
Helping Your Kids Transition to a Healthier and More Varied Diet
Discover effective strategies to help children move away from processed foods towards a healthier and more varied diet, boosting their growth and overall health.
How Dietary Patterns Affect the Development of Overactive Bladder
Dietary habits play a crucial role in the development and management of overactive bladder. A recent study uncovers how balanced eating patterns can reduce OAB risk and improve bladder health.
Exploring the Metabolic Benefits of Mediterranean, Fasting, and DASH Diets in Managing MASLD
Discover the promising metabolic benefits of Mediterranean, fasting, and DASH diets in managing MASLD, a common liver condition linked to obesity and diabetes. Recent research highlights how dietary patterns can significantly improve liver and metabolic health.
How Unhealthy Food Marketing Influences Diets of Teens and Young Adults
Unhealthy food marketing across various media significantly influences the dietary habits of teens and young adults, contributing to increased health risks. This review calls for stronger regulations to protect youth from misleading advertising promoting sugary and fast food products.
Transformative Nutrition: How Food Impacts Inflammatory Skin Conditions
Discover how targeted nutrition strategies, such as the Mediterranean diet and gut health optimization, can play a crucial role in managing inflammatory skin conditions like hidradenitis suppurativa, improving symptoms and quality of life.
Intermittent Fasting Shows Similar Benefits to Traditional Diets for Weight Loss
Intermittent fasting diets demonstrate similar effectiveness to traditional calorie restrictions for weight loss and metabolic risk reduction, according to a recent comprehensive review in The BMJ.
Potential of 'Food is Medicine' Programs to Boost Diet Quality and Food Security
Research indicates that 'Food is Medicine' programs can significantly improve diet quality and food security, with potential to enhance health outcomes and reduce healthcare costs. A recent American Heart Association review emphasizes the need for larger, standardized studies to better understand long-term impacts.