When you go on a diet, you don’t just lose fat – you lose muscle too. This can have many repercussions – not only on your fitness and strength, but on your metabolism.
Are you looking to elevate your baking and cooking to a new level of health and nutrition? Look no further than sprouted wheat flour, a rising star in alternative flours.
Dive into the detrimental effects of ultra-processed foods, the intertwined nature of the processed food industry and government regulations, and the urgent need to prioritize our health and well-being.
Discover how a simple mindset shift can transform the appeal of healthy food on social media. Learn how to engage users and promote healthier eating habits in a world dominated by junk food.
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Turmeric is a popular health supplement with reported benefits, but what does the research say? Explore the potential health effects of turmeric and curcuminoids.
Can watching others eat junk food can suppress our appetite and help us lose weight?
How does intermittent fasting affect athletic performance? There’s no simple answer.
Diet-related chronic diseases have reached a critical juncture in the U.S. Nearly half the population has prediabetes or diabetes. Over 40% are overweight or obese.
Fruits and vegetables begin to lose nutrients as soon as they’re picked. They can lose up to half of some nutrients within a couple of days of being harvested.
Your diet — the foods and drinks you eat, not short-term restrictive programs — can impact your heart disease risk. Evidence-based approaches to eating are used by dietitians and physicians to prevent and treat cardiovascular (heart) disease.
A barrage of messages from social media influencers, along with other online blogs and articles, have claimed that farmed salmon are bad for you because the fish are fed dyes to turn their flesh red.
Beetroot is gaining popularity as a performance-enhancer for athletes and those wanting to gain a competitive advantage in running and cycling.
From the moment of conception, the human body builds two waste processing systems. Recycling happens for cells that are dying or cells that have waste products...
The microbes living in your food can affect your risk of cancer. While some help your body fight cancer, others help tumors evolve and grow.
There are many reasons why so many people of different ages, cultures, and races eat clay. Do these earth-eaters know something most people don’t? Yes, they do. Now you will know, too.
As nutrition scientists who have spent our entire careers studying how different foods influence health, our team at Tufts University has created a new food rating system
Apple cider vinegar has become a popular home remedy in recent years and has been used for centuries in cooking and medicine.
These diets promise quick results and can particularly entice people around the new year, when there tends to be a renewed focus on health and lifestyle habits.
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One popular dieting technique is to create a food blacklist. Quitting “carbs” or packaged foods is common, which can mean avoiding supermarket staples like pasta.
In recent years, intermittent fasting has become a popular habit – and has been credited with some health benefits, be it to manage excess weight, chronic illnesses or flagging energy levels. But what exactly is intermittent fasting?
Nowadays most everyone is familiar with the unique health benefits of fruits, vegetables, protein, herbs, and spices, and their specific effects on the human organism.
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Pumpkins are synonymous with autumn. But while most of us associate them with Halloween, pie and pumpkin spice lattes, these fruits are in fact extremely versatile. And depending on how they’re prepared, they can be good for your health
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When it comes to dealing with stress, we’re often told the best things we can do are exercise, make time for our favourite activities or try meditation or mindfulness. But the kinds of foods we eat may also be an effective way of dealing with stress