A historian explains the science and politics of nutrition facts labels

by Xaq Frohlich,The ConversationEach component of the Nutrition Facts label is based on data and decisions from various sources. Credit:Food and Drug AdministrationThe Nutrition Facts labe

Updated on: August 07,2024 0

A historian explains the science and politics of nutrition facts labels

by Xaq Frohlich,The ConversationEach component of the Nutrition Facts label is based on data and decisions from various sources. Credit:Food and Drug AdministrationThe Nutrition Facts labe

Updated on:August 07,2024 0

WHO urges more countries to get tougher on trans fat

Credit: CC0 Public DomainThe World Health Organization said Monday that nearly half the world's population was now covered by solid rules limiting trans fat in foods and urged lagging countries to

Updated on: March 15,2024 11

WHO urges more countries to get tougher on trans fat

Credit: CC0 Public DomainThe World Health Organization said Monday that nearly half the world's population was now covered by solid rules limiting trans fat in foods and urged lagging countries to

Updated on:March 15,2024 11

Scientists link genes to diet in inflammatory bowel disease

by eLifeBiological interrogation of identified IBD-related modules.(A, B) Dot plots showing the enrichment of IBD-related modules in hallmark genesets (A) and cell-type gene signatures of inflame

Updated on: June 03,2024 4

Scientists link genes to diet in inflammatory bowel disease

by eLifeBiological interrogation of identified IBD-related modules.(A, B) Dot plots showing the enrichment of IBD-related modules in hallmark genesets (A) and cell-type gene signatures of inflame

Updated on:June 03,2024 4

Microplastics and Nanoplastics: A Hidden Threat to Cardiovascular Health

Updated on: July 01,2024 0

Microplastics and Nanoplastics: A Hidden Threat to Cardiovascular Health

Updated on:July 01,2024 0

​Is TikTok right? Can adding a teaspoon of cinnamon to your coffee help you burn fat?

Cinnamon has been long used around the world in both sweet and savoury dishes and drinks.But a new TikTok trend claims adding a teaspoon of cinnamon to your daily coffee (and some cocoa to make it more palatable) for one week can help you burn fat. Is the

Updated on: October 30,2024 0

​Is TikTok right? Can adding a teaspoon of cinnamon to your coffee help you burn fat?

Cinnamon has been long used around the world in both sweet and savoury dishes and drinks.But a new TikTok trend claims adding a teaspoon of cinnamon to your daily coffee (and some cocoa to make it more palatable) for one week can help you burn fat. Is the

Updated on:October 30,2024 0

'Food environments' affect what people eat. How you can change yours to support healthier eating

by Georgie Russell and Rebecca Leech,The ConversationCredit: Amar Preciado from PexelsIn January, many people are setting new year's resolutions around healthy eating. Achieving these is oft

Updated on: June 25,2024 4

'Food environments' affect what people eat. How you can change yours to support healthier eating

by Georgie Russell and Rebecca Leech,The ConversationCredit: Amar Preciado from PexelsIn January, many people are setting new year's resolutions around healthy eating. Achieving these is oft

Updated on:June 25,2024 4

An avocado a day keeps your gut microbes happy

by Marianne Stein,University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignAdding avocado to your meal improves gut health, a new University of Illinois study shows. Credit: College of ACES, University of Illi

Updated on: May 28,2024 8

An avocado a day keeps your gut microbes happy

by Marianne Stein,University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignAdding avocado to your meal improves gut health, a new University of Illinois study shows. Credit: College of ACES, University of Illi

Updated on:May 28,2024 8

Try a cholesterol-lowering diet for heart health

by Amanda Dyslin,Mayo ClinicCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWith those New Year's resolutions six weeks behind us, some people may have reverted to less healthy ways of eating. Heart Month

Updated on: March 21,2024 13

Try a cholesterol-lowering diet for heart health

by Amanda Dyslin,Mayo ClinicCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWith those New Year's resolutions six weeks behind us, some people may have reverted to less healthy ways of eating. Heart Month

Updated on:March 21,2024 13

The science of the ideal salad dressing

by Nathan Kilah,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSummer means salads. And salads are even more delicious with a good dressing.Mostsalad dressingsare temporarily stab

Updated on: June 22,2024 5

The science of the ideal salad dressing

by Nathan Kilah,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSummer means salads. And salads are even more delicious with a good dressing.Mostsalad dressingsare temporarily stab

Updated on:June 22,2024 5

Hate salad or veggies? Just keep eating them. Here's how our tastebuds adapt to what we eat

by Emma Beckett,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDo you hate salad? It's OK if you do, there are plenty of foods in the world, and lots of different ways to prepare them.But

Updated on: June 25,2024 5

Hate salad or veggies? Just keep eating them. Here's how our tastebuds adapt to what we eat

by Emma Beckett,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDo you hate salad? It's OK if you do, there are plenty of foods in the world, and lots of different ways to prepare them.But

Updated on:June 25,2024 5

A somewhat systematic review of previous systematic reviews and meta-analyses about nutrition and Alzheimer's

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA team from the International Education College of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China, has conducted a review of s

Updated on: May 26,2024 5

A somewhat systematic review of previous systematic reviews and meta-analyses about nutrition and Alzheimer's

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA team from the International Education College of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China, has conducted a review of s

Updated on:May 26,2024 5

Gluten-free food guide helps put good nutrition on the plate for kids

by Bev Betkowski,University of AlbertaCredit: University of AlbertaWhen Lisa Rigney's daughter was diagnosed with celiac disease six years ago, one word sprang to mind. "Overwhelmed,&qu

Updated on: March 21,2024 16

Gluten-free food guide helps put good nutrition on the plate for kids

by Bev Betkowski,University of AlbertaCredit: University of AlbertaWhen Lisa Rigney's daughter was diagnosed with celiac disease six years ago, one word sprang to mind. "Overwhelmed,&qu

Updated on:March 21,2024 16