Eat These Foods Instead of Meat to Help You Feel Full
Researchers say eating beans and peas are more filling than a meat-based diet and can contribute to significant weight loss.
These Foods Can Naturally Protect Your Skin From Sun Damage
You’re probably used to applying sunscreen, but you can also protect your skin naturally through your diet.
Drinking Sugary Beverages While Pregnant Increases Child’s Obesity Risk
Children born to mothers who consumed artificially-sweetened beverages versus those who consumed sugar-sweetened beverages were found equally likely to be overweight or obese, the study said.
Could Red Onions Be Used to Prevent Cancer?
Compared to other types of onions, red onions have a particular compound that especially works to root out and destroy free radicals in the body.
Dairy-Free Diets Could Harm Young People’s Bone Health
The trend of young people switching to dairy-free diets is concerning in that they may not be getting enough vitamins necessary for bone health.
Alternate-Day Fasting May Have Same Results as Counting Calories
Researchers found that alternate-day fasting didn’t make that much of a difference in weight loss compared to people who counted calories.
Pregnant Women Who Eat American Diet Are More Likely to Have Obese Children
A study in rodents found that the typical diet consumed by American mothers increased the chances of offspring becoming obese.
Why You May Want to Fast Before Working Out
Not eating before working out may seem counterintuitive, but a new study says that waiting to eat until after your workout may help you burn more fat.
Stone Age Cannibalism Was Not About Nutrition: Study
Humans, as it turns out, are a terrible source of calories and nutrients.
Can Sweet Potato Water Have a Slimming Effect?
A weight loss secret could lie in the starchy water produced from cooking a sweet potato,, according to a new study.
Food Industry Study Questions Sugar Guidelines
A systematic review of research informing daily sugar intake concludes “guidelines on dietary sugar do not meet criteria for trustworthy recommendations."
This Bionic Leaf Has the Potential to End World Hunger
Just like how fertilizer may have been the main factor in preventing a worldwide food crisis in the 20th century, now a ‘bionic’ leaf holds the same potential for our global future.
Americans Are Eating Less Packaged, Salty Foods
Researchers of a new study recorded an almost 150 percent plunge in sodium intake from salty snacks and a more than 100 percent dive in sodium intake since the turn of the century.
US Panel Urges Young Women to Take Daily Folic Acid Supplements
For women planning on becoming pregnant, and especially for those who already are, experts highly recommend incorporating a folic acid supplement to prevent brain and spine birth defects.
When You Eat May Be as Important as What You Eat
The findings go hand-in-hand with growing evidence that metabolism functions differently during the day when the body is active, as opposed to at night when it’s winding down.
Eat More Fiber to Avoid Painful, Creaky Knees
Researchers found that the higher the dietary fiber intake, the lower the risk of developing osteoarthritis in the knee.
Coffee’s Health Benefits Are Something to Buzz About
Go ahead — have that second cup of coffee.
Red Meat Doesn’t Harm Your Heart as Much as You Think: Study
Enjoy that steak — new research shows red meat has less impact on cardiovascular health than we thought.
Eating Dinner Early Could Help You Lose Body Fat
Studies show rethinking your meal timing can curb hunger, burn fat and help you lose weight.
This Natural Indian Herb Might Help You Fall Asleep
While Ashwagandha has been traditionally known to ensure a better night’s sleep for centuries, no one quite understood which active element of the herb actually helps to promote sleepiness until now.
Vitamin D in Your Diet May Improve Your Gut Health
Researchers believe that extra vitamin D helps to improve gut health by replenishing good bacteria.
Avocados Are Causing Serious Hand Injuries
The issue has become so commonplace that doctors in London prepare themselves for a “post-brunch surge” of avocado slicing injuries on Saturday afternoons.
Making Sense of Mukbang: The Latest Social Eating Trend Explained
Mukbang, which means “eating broadcasts,” is an online movement where people video themselves eating food, usually in large amounts
Warning: Parasites May Be Wrapped Up in That Sushi Roll
While most cases of ingesting the parasite have been in Japan, people in other countries are also at risk.
These Late Night Snacks Won’t Leave You Feeling Guilty
Craving a late-night snack before bedtime? Check out these five easy foods that promote sleep.
Can Eating Chocolate Prevent Irregular Heartbeat?
A study found that adults who ate dark chocolate one to three times a month were 10 to 20 percent less likely to develop atrial fibrillation, or irregular heartbeat.
Breast Milk Establishes Gut Microbiomes of Babies
The more breast milk the infants received, the more closely their gut’s microbiome resembled their mother’s.
New Study Busts the Myth That Healthy Foods Cost More
Consumers believe higher-priced foods are healthier than cheap eats, even when there is no supporting evidence.
Antioxidant in Broccoli Holds Promise as Diabetes Treatment
The new study adds compelling evidence that the extract can combat the growing rates of diabetes worldwide.
Strawberries Top the ‘Dirty Dozen’ List of Produce Containing Pesticides
From the "Dirty Dozen" to the "Clean Fifteen," here are the fruits and vegetables claimed to contain the least and most pesticides this year.
Late Night Snacking Could Cause Serious Health Problems
Have you ever been told to not eat past 7 p.m.? Here's why that practice holds merit.
Strawberries Found to Knock Down Breast Cancer in Mice
The scientists' success in animal trials may suggest strawberry extract as a curative remedy for breast cancer, although many more studies would need to be done before extrapolating to humans.
New Chewing Gum May Detect Cancer
The gum detects “volatiles” within saliva as it’s chewed and is then studied to find if the chewer produced chemicals associated with cancer.
Eating This Spicy Ingredient May Help to Fight Breast Cancer
Research has found that an active ingredient found in chili peppers may help to fight breast cancer.
Pregnant Women Should Stop Eating Licorice, Study Says
The active ingredient in licorice has been found to impact fetal brain growth and development, and you may be surprised by how common it is to ingest it without even eating candy.
Too Much Sugar May Lead to Alzheimer’s, Study Says
Sugar breaks down in a reaction known as glycation, and its byproducts can cause damage to brain cells.
Research Reveals How Indian Long Pepper Works to Fight Cancer
Scientists have analyzed the medicinal purposes of the Indian long pepper by studying its properties.
Report Claims Ingredient in Nutella Causes Tumors
The qualm is with palm oil, which, when refined at high heat, produces harmful contaminants.
Compound in Red Wine May Boost Lung Health
Researchers tested inhaled resveratrol treatments on mice and found that it ultimately put the brakes on lung decline.
Men Who Eat Garlic May Smell More Attractive to Women
In the spirit of #NationalGarlicDay, here's the scoop on a lesser known fact about this potent food.
Diet Soda May Be Linked to Stroke, Dementia
A study found that those who consumed artificially sweetened beverages on a daily basis were about three times as likely to experience a stroke or develop dementia compared to people who consumed diet drinks less frequently.
Trouble Sticking to Your Diet? Try Looking at Art
Researchers noticed this one outcome when people focused on dieting were shown art depicting slim body types.
Kids With ‘Obesity Gene’ Are More Tempted by Junk Food Ads
A genetic trait related to obesity may make some children more susceptible to junk food commercials on TV.
Fasting Diet Reprograms Pancreatic Cells, Reverses Diabetes in Mice
The researchers also assessed pancreatic cells from humans with Type 1 diabetes and discovered reprogrammed insulin production after a fasting cycle.
Not Enough Meat in Diet May Lead to Preterm Birth: Study
Researchers discovered a linear association between low levels of B12, a vitamin largely found in meat and animal products, and preterm birth.
Blueberry Juice May Increase Brain Function in Older Adults
An apple a day may keep the doctor away, but blueberry juice will help you remember who the doctor is.
Social Ladder May Control Your Food Cravings: Study
Research shows that feelings of social inferiority can cause people to desire and consume unhealthy foods.
Eating Nuts Every Day Might Lower Your Heart Disease Risk
An apple a day might keep the doctor away, but so might a handful a nuts. A new study suggests they can reduce your risk of heart disease.
Enzyme Found in Baker’s Yeast Could Help Treat Leukemia
Researchers say that yeast-derived L-asparaginase may be a safer, more effective treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
8 Foods Women Should Probably Add to Their Diet
For their nutritional benefits, these eight foods will do a woman's body good.
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