Diet

Few foods are as universally loved as peanut butter. Its smooth texture, rich aroma and sweet-and-salty flavor make it irresistible to many. Add in that it pairs naturally with bread and jelly, tastes great with chocolate and even serves as a good dip for fruits and vegetables, and it's no wonder that peanut butter is a staple in millions of homes. Read More.

Not only is February the month of love, but it is also National Heart Health Month! Considering the high prevalence of heart disease in the United States, it is important to consider the many factors that play a role in our heart health, with diet being an impactful contributor. Read More.

Peptide therapy has gained popularity as a potential health and longevity booster, but experts are warning of cautions and limitations. Read More.

From drinking chia seed water first thing in the morning to adding sea moss gel to smoothies and sipping bone broth to "heal" your gut, these products are credited with everything from better moods to more energy. Read More.

Vitamins aren’t cheap, and it makes sense to want to get the most out of your investment if you’re taking a daily supplement. But while there are plenty of supplements you can have whenever you’ll consistently remember to take them, for others, timing can make a huge difference. Read More.

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Researchers have analysed more than 1,000 raw foods and ranked those that provide the best balance of daily nutritional requirements. Read More.

Once a diet fad hits TikTok or Instagram, it kind of takes on a life of its own. Such is the case with sardine fasting. The idea is that you eat nothing but sardines to get your body to burn fat. Read More.

A team at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center and the Bloomberg~Kimmel Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy reports that a mouth-dwelling bacterium tied to periodontal disease could help set breast cancer in motion and make it more aggressive. Read More.

There are two key strategies for upping the protein and fiber in this pasta dish. The first is doubling up on the protein sources. Many similar recipes will call for sausage or chickpeas. This one uses both, which packs in the nutrients. In each serving, the sausage contributes just over 9 grams, and the chickpeas 10.5 grams. Read More.

Eating fibre can improve health, lengthen lifespans, and even protect our brains. Yet many of us are still coming up short on this "essential nutrient". Read More.

In the United States, about 11% of adults have type 2 diabetes and another 38% of adults have prediabetes. In all, roughly 50% of adults have higher-than-normal blood sugar levels—and that number continues to grow. Read More.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s vision for a healthy America has triggered the most significant shift in federal nutrition policy in decades. Leading the “Make America Healthy Again” movement, Kennedy, as head of Health and Human Services, has enacted dramatic changes that have started to trickle down to the grocery aisle. Read More.

Forget football, the latest obsession gripping the nation is our 'gut health', with once obscure health food staples like kefir, kombucha, kimchi and sauerkraut making the leap from musty delis into mainstream supermarkets. Read More.

Starting your day with a nutrient-dense breakfast can provide a nourishing foundation for the day ahead, helping you feel energized and set up for better food choices. On the other hand, skipping breakfast can lead to elevated levels of a type of LDL cholesterol, says Melissa Russell, RDN, CSR, LDN. Read More.