How Much Fish Do You Really Need for Brain Health?
Researchers looked at whether eating fish twice a week—as most health guidelines suggest—gives you enough omega-3 fatty acids for your body to work its best. …
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Why Protein Matters More Than You Think
A new report shows that many people, especially teenage girls, young women, and older adults, aren't eating enough protein. Doctors are now recommending that …
Read MoreWhat Pregnant Women in Japan Should Eat for Healthy Babies
Japanese health experts have updated their nutrition guidelines for pregnant and nursing mothers, focusing on how what moms eat affects their babies' …
Read MoreOne Diet Could Make You Healthier AND Save the Planet
Researchers in Hungary compared three different eating plans to see which one was best for your health and the environment. They looked at the average …
Read MoreNew Tool Rates Your Whole Grocery Cart's Healthiness
Researchers created a new system called the Grocery Basket Score (GBS) that rates how healthy all the food you buy together is, rather than judging individual …
Read MoreNew Technology Helps Scientists Understand How Your Gut Absorbs Food
Scientists have created a new laboratory tool that better mimics how your real gut works when absorbing nutrients from food. Instead of using old-fashioned …
Read MoreHow Much Creatine Do Adults Really Need Daily?
Creatine is a natural substance your body uses for energy, especially in muscles and your brain. Scientists have now figured out exactly how much creatine …
Read MoreCash Payments Help Families Eat Better Food
Researchers studied what happened when low-income families in Massachusetts received extra money each month to buy food. Over nine months, some families got up …
Read MoreSmaller Portions on Food Labels Could Help Americans Eat Healthier
Researchers studied what would happen if food companies changed the portion sizes listed on packaged food labels to match what people actually eat. The study …
Read MoreWhat College Students Eat Affects Their Grades
Researchers studied 301 college students to see if eating healthy foods helps them get better grades. They found that while overall diet quality didn't …
Read MoreThe Sweet Spot: Why Too Few Carbs May Hurt Your Heart
Researchers followed over 113,000 Korean adults for about 9 years to understand how much carbohydrates people should eat. They found something interesting: …
Read MoreVegetarian Diets and Vitamin D: What the Science Actually Shows
A new analysis questions whether vegetarian and vegan diets really cause vitamin D deficiency, as some nutrition experts have claimed. Researchers examined the …
Read MoreCan a Plant-Based Diet Keep Older Adults' Muscles Strong?
Researchers are testing whether older adults can maintain strong leg muscles while eating a vegan diet. Since plant-based foods have less protein than meat and …
Read MoreDoes Following Japan's Food Guide Help You Eat Better?
Researchers in Japan studied nearly 500 adults to see if following their country's food guide (called the Spinning Top) helped people eat more nutritious …
Read MoreWhy Italians Are Eating More Junk Food Than Ever Before
Researchers looked at what Italians ate over 15 years to see if their diets were getting healthier or unhealthier. They compared food choices from 2005-2006 …
Read MoreOne Diet Doesn't Fit All: Personalized Eating Plans for Health and Planet
Scientists are discovering that giving everyone the same dietary advice doesn't work well for protecting both human health and the environment. Instead of …
Read MoreHow Hospitals Feed People With Spinal Cord Injuries
Researchers surveyed dietitians at hospitals around the world that care for people with spinal cord injuries to understand how these facilities plan and serve …
Read MoreMost Women Have Nutritional Gaps: What You Need to Know
Researchers surveyed over 1,500 women worldwide to check their eating habits using a simple checklist. They found that nearly all women (94.5%) were missing at …
Read MoreHealthy Eating May Help Protect Brain Health in People Under 70
Researchers studied over 1,100 older adults in the Netherlands to see if eating according to healthy diet guidelines could help protect their thinking and …
Read MoreWhy Parents Want Kids to Eat More Fish (But Don't)
Fish and seafood are packed with nutrients that help babies and toddlers grow and develop properly, especially during the first two years of life. A new study …
Read MoreMost Italians Aren't Eating Enough Fruits and Veggies
Researchers studied nearly 3,000 Italian adults to see how their eating habits compared to official healthy eating guidelines. They found that most people …
Read MoreYour Kitchen Setup Affects How Many Veggies You Actually Eat
A new study from Japan looked at why people aren't eating enough vegetables, even though health experts recommend 350 grams (about 12 ounces) daily. …
Read MoreHealthy Eating Changes Your Body's Chemistry in Just 2 Weeks
Researchers wanted to find out if eating a healthy diet actually changes the chemicals in your body in measurable ways. They had 34 healthy adults eat either a …
Read MoreWhy Whole Foods May Protect Your Health Better Than Ultra-Processed Foods
Researchers looked at how different types of foods affect our health by comparing whole, natural foods with ultra-processed options. The study suggests that …
Read MoreWhat Foods Help Prevent Prostate Cancer? New Research Review
Researchers looked at dozens of studies to understand how diet affects prostate cancer risk and treatment. They reviewed both long-term studies that followed …
Read MoreYour Food Choices May Support Unfair Labor Practices
A new study looked at what Americans eat and discovered that some recommended diets contain hidden risks of forced labor in food production. Researchers …
Read MoreSwitching to Plant Protein? Watch Your B12 and Folate Levels
Researchers studied nearly 1,000 people in Singapore to see what happens to important vitamins when people eat less meat and more plant-based foods. They found …
Read MoreFish and Omega-3 Pills Both Boost Heart-Healthy Levels in Young Adults
Researchers wanted to know if eating fish or taking omega-3 supplements actually works to improve heart health markers in young people. They studied 40 healthy …
Read MoreNew Tool Helps Poor Countries Create Healthy Eating Guidelines
Creating healthy eating guidelines is tough for poorer countries that don't have enough money or data to do it properly. The United Nations Food and …
Read MoreToo Little or Too Much Iron May Raise Stomach Cancer Risk
Researchers in Vietnam studied over 4,100 people to understand how much iron people eat and whether it affects stomach cancer risk. They found something …
Read MoreEating Mushrooms May Help Your Heart and Immune System
Researchers reviewed dozens of studies about eating mushrooms and found some promising health benefits. When people ate mushrooms as part of their regular …
Read MoreToo Much Added Sugar Linked to Worse Nutrition in Kids and Adults
Researchers looked at what Americans eat and found that people who consume too much added sugar have lower-quality diets and miss out on important nutrients …
Read MoreHow Special Diets Help Babies With Rare Metabolic Disorders
Babies born with certain rare inherited conditions struggle to process nutrients properly, which can cause serious health problems if not treated early. …
Read MoreDoes Full-Fat Milk Help or Hurt Toddlers' Weight?
Researchers looked at nearly 2,400 low-income toddlers to see if drinking full-fat milk affected their weight and nutrition. They tracked children from age 2 …
Read MoreHow Much Fish Oil Do You Really Need? Global Guidelines Explained
Scientists looked at dietary guidelines from around the world to understand how much omega-3 fatty acids people should eat. These special fats, found mainly in …
Read MoreEating Healthy Could Add Years to Your Life, Study Shows
Researchers looked at thousands of American adults to see how eating healthy affects how long people live. They studied six different healthy eating patterns, …
Read MoreBoys and Girls Eat Differently: What a School Health Program Found
Researchers studied how 1,037 Italian students aged 8-14 eat and exercise, and whether a school nutrition program called MaestraNatura could help them make …
Read MoreSaudi Arabia Creates New Healthy Eating Guide to Fight Disease
Saudi Arabia's health experts created a new eating guide called the Saudi Healthy Plate 2024 to help people eat better and prevent diseases like diabetes and …
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