Not Eating Enough Fiber Linked to Colon Cancer Risk Worldwide
Researchers looked at data from around the world to understand how low-fiber diets affect colon cancer rates. They found that people eating too little fiber …
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Growing B12 in Salad: A New Way to Get This Essential Vitamin
Scientists found a way to grow pea shoots with added Vitamin B12 using a special farming method called aeroponics. This is exciting because plants don't …
Read MoreWhat Mom Eats May Help Her Mood and Baby's Milk
A new review looks at how what mothers eat after giving birth might affect their mental health and the quality of their breast milk. Researchers found that …
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 MoreA Simple Way to Measure If Your Diet Is Actually Healthy
Scientists have created a new, simple way to measure how healthy your diet really is. Instead of complicated rules that only experts understand, they developed …
Read MoreWhy Your Body Absorbs Nutrients Differently From Plants vs. Meat
Scientists are pointing out an important gap in how we plan global food supplies: they're not accounting for the fact that your body absorbs nutrients …
Read MoreEating Plant-Based Foods During Pregnancy May Help Babies
Researchers studied over 1,400 pregnant women to see if eating a diet focused on plants, whole grains, and less meat and sugar affected their babies' health. …
Read MoreWhat Mexican Teens Eat Has More Healthy Antioxidants Than We Thought
Researchers studied what Mexican teenagers eat and found that their typical diet contains good amounts of antioxidants—natural compounds that help protect our …
Read MoreNew Bacteria Could Help Make Plant-Based Foods Healthier
Scientists discovered and mapped the genetic blueprint of a special bacteria found in Austrian cheese that could be used to make plant-based foods more …
Read MoreEating More Variety May Help Fight Depression in Young People
Researchers studied over 13,000 young people in China to see if eating different types of foods affects depression. They found that students and teenagers who …
Read MoreThe Best Foods to Eat to Reduce Body Inflammation
Researchers studied over 6,300 Chinese adults to figure out which foods work best together to fight inflammation in the body. Inflammation is when your body's …
Read MoreNew Tool Measures How Healthy AND Sustainable Your Diet Really Is
Scientists created a new way to measure diet quality that looks at three important things: eating lots of different plants, having the right amount of animal …
Read MoreHow Plant Foods Fight Disease: What Science Says
A new review of scientific research shows that eating more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains can help protect your body against serious diseases like …
Read MoreWhy Fiber is Your Body's Best Friend: What Science Says
Fiber is a part of plant foods that your body can't digest, but it's incredibly important for your health. Scientists have found that eating enough fiber can …
Read MoreSpecial Diet May Slow Brain Aging, New Study Suggests
Researchers studied 294 people to see if eating certain foods could help keep brains younger. They found that two proteins in the blood—Galectin-9 and …
Read MoreFoods Rich in Flavonols May Help Prevent Alzheimer's Disease
Scientists have discovered that eating foods containing flavonols—natural compounds found in fruits, vegetables, and tea—may help protect your brain from …
Read MoreWhat You Eat May Affect Breast Cancer Risk
Researchers reviewed how the foods we eat can influence breast cancer risk and how the disease progresses. The study found that certain eating patterns may …
Read MoreHow Your Food Choices Can Help Save the Planet
Scientists reviewed research about how climate change and food are connected, and what makes people choose healthier, more eco-friendly foods. The good news? …
Read MoreMediterranean Diet Feeds Your Gut's Healthy Bacteria
Researchers studied how different foods affect the tiny organisms living in our stomachs, called gut bacteria. They found that people who ate a Mediterranean …
Read MoreWhy Most Europeans Aren't Eating the Planet-Friendly Diet
Researchers studied what people in 11 European countries actually eat compared to a diet that's supposed to be good for both human health and the environment, …
Read MoreWhat Vegetarians' Blood Shows About Heart Health
Researchers compared the blood chemistry of 222 vegetarians and 222 meat-eaters in China to understand how diet affects heart health. They found that …
Read MoreWhat You Eat May Change Your Gut Bacteria and Affect Skin Eczema
Researchers discovered that what you eat might change the bacteria living in your gut, which could affect whether you develop eczema (a skin condition that …
Read MoreWhat You Eat After a Stroke May Help Your Brain Heal
Scientists are discovering that the bacteria living in your gut play a surprising role in stroke recovery. This review looks at how what you eat can help …
Read MoreBeans and Veggies May Help Heart Failure Patients Live Longer
Researchers studied nearly 3,800 people with heart failure from around the world to see how different foods affected their health. They found that eating more …
Read MoreWhy Traditional Tanzanian Foods May Help Fight Modern Diseases
As Tanzania becomes more modern and urban, people are eating more Western-style foods and moving less, which is leading to more obesity and diseases like …
Read MorePlant Foods Have Hidden Powers That Fight Aging
Scientists have discovered something surprising: certain compounds in plants that were once thought to be bad for you might actually help you stay younger …
Read MoreEating Healthy and Sustainable Foods Helps You Get Better Nutrition
Researchers in Portugal studied 347 adults to see if eating foods that are both healthy and good for the environment also provides better nutrition. They found …
Read MoreWhy the Mediterranean Diet Protects Your Heart
Scientists have studied the Mediterranean diet for over 70 years and found strong evidence that it's really good for your heart. This diet focuses on eating …
Read MoreGrowing Vitamin B12 from Soybean Waste Could Help Vegans
Scientists found a way to produce vitamin B12 using bacteria and soybean waste, which could be a game-changer for plant-based foods. Vitamin B12 is naturally …
Read MoreHealthy Eating and Exercise May Help Prostate Cancer Survivors
Researchers looked at 21 studies to see if what men eat and how they live after a prostate cancer diagnosis affects their health outcomes. The good news: …
Read MoreColorful Veggies May Help Keep Weight in Check
Researchers studied over 13,000 American adults and found that people who eat more colorful fruits and vegetables tend to have healthier weights. The study …
Read MoreWhy Plant Foods in Turkey May Block Iron Absorption
Researchers studied what Turkish people eat and found they're consuming more of a natural compound called phytate, which comes from grains and plant-based …
Read MoreEating for the Planet May Help Your Heart Health
Researchers studied nearly 3,000 Iranian adults to see if eating foods that are good for both our bodies and the environment could help prevent metabolic …
Read MoreSprouted Beans Make Better 3D-Printed Food
Scientists discovered that letting lentils and peas sprout before turning them into flour makes the flour work much better for 3D food printing. When these …
Read MoreEating Plant-Rich Foods Linked to Better Health and Planet Awareness
Researchers in Turkey studied 197 adults to understand how eating foods rich in natural plant compounds (called polyphenols) connects to making healthier, more …
Read MorePlant Foods May Help Prevent Colon Cancer, New Research Shows
Scientists reviewed research on special compounds found in plants called polyphenols that might help prevent colorectal cancer, which is a serious health …
Read MorePlant-Based Foods May Help Kids With Asthma Breathe Easier
Researchers studied 300 children to see if eating more plant-based foods could help with asthma. They compared 150 kids with asthma to 150 kids without asthma …
Read MoreEating for Your Gut May Help Keep Your Bones Strong
A large study of nearly 9,400 American adults found that people who eat more foods that are good for their gut bacteria—like fiber-rich plants and fermented …
Read MoreEating Healthy Low-Fat Foods May Help Keep Your Cells Young
Scientists studied nearly 7,000 American adults to see if eating low-fat diets affects how quickly our cells age. They measured something called telomeres, …
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