Nutrition & Diet
Articles about healthy eating, dietary choices, and nutritional science.
Innovative Framework Developed for Classifying Processed Foods Based on Health Impact
Researchers introduce a new, science-based system for classifying processed foods by their health impact, helping consumers and manufacturers make informed choices and advancing nutrition science.
Eating More Sweet Foods Does Not Increase Preference for Sweetness
A pioneering study demonstrates that increasing the intake of sweet-tasting foods does not alter taste preferences, energy intake, or body weight over six months, challenging common assumptions about sweetness and diet.
Eating a Cup of Beans Daily Can Enhance Heart and Metabolic Health
A 12-week study reveals that eating a cup of beans daily can improve cholesterol and reduce inflammation, supporting heart and metabolic health—an easy, cost-effective dietary change.
Eating Healthy to Protect the Brain During Aging
New research reveals that adopting a healthy diet like the MIND pattern can significantly lower the risk of dementia and Alzheimer's in older adults, emphasizing the importance of nutrition in cognitive health.
Using a Plant-Based, High-Fiber Diet to Potentially Delay Myeloma Progression
A groundbreaking study indicates that a high-fiber, plant-based diet may help delay the progression of precursor conditions to multiple myeloma, emphasizing the power of nutritional interventions in cancer risk reduction.
Strong Evidence Reinforces the Benefits of Plant-Based Diets for Heart Health
New research confirms that adhering to the plant-based Portfolio Diet can significantly lower the risk of cardiovascular disease and extend lifespan, emphasizing the importance of early dietary intervention for heart health.
Lifelong Effects of Hunger on Children in Gaza
Gaza's children are facing lifelong health and developmental challenges due to severe malnutrition and ongoing food shortages, with urgent aid needed to prevent lasting damage.
How Your Daily Coffee Routine May Support Healthy Aging in Women
Recent research suggests that daily coffee intake may support healthy aging in women, reducing the risk of chronic diseases and impairments as they grow older.
Coffee Consumption and Its Role in Healthy Aging in Women
Moderate caffeine intake, especially from coffee, is associated with healthier aging in women, supporting physical and mental well-being over decades. Learn how coffee might contribute to longevity.
Starting a Brain-Healthy Diet at Any Age Can Help Prevent Dementia
Recent studies highlight that following the MIND diet—a blend of Mediterranean and DASH diets—can significantly reduce dementia risk. Improving dietary habits at any age may help prevent cognitive decline, especially among diverse racial groups.