The most important thing is to exercise – time and type of exercise matter less – and even if there’s no effect on weight whatsoever. The best exercise is the one you can stick to.
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We’re encouraged to limit sugar and sweeteners in our diet, but what about honey? Is it better than refined sugar?
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Late night eating is associated with weight gain and overeating, a carefully designed study shows why this may be more than just an association
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A study scanning pregnant women using 4D ultrasound after exposing them to vegetables showed smiling fetuses after exposure to carrots, and “cry-faces” after mom-to-be ate kale
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A new study shows that contrary to beliefs, most weight is gained when you’re young
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Big data in the hands of junk food brands takes consumer behavior nudging to the next level and resisting the lure of tempting food becomes even harder
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The family meal is disappearing, a pity, since family meals are linked with better nutrition, improved social skills, healthier eating habits, improved family connections and lower obesity rates. What can be done to get families around the table more regularly?
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Spouses usually don’t share genetic makeup– they’re customarily not related to us – but their health characteristics may predict ours. What's the mechanism of that contagion?
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Eating a whole foods plant centered diet promotes health in countless ways and plants’ secrets are slowly revealed – it probably also improves outcomes through a more diverse and beneficial microbiome.
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When people adhere to simple non-demanding lifestyle choices they stand to reduce their risk of metabolic syndrome – and its consequences – by 65 percent. After a year of sacrificing for health this should be easy!
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Scientific advice to further limit added sugar and alcohol was ignored in the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. While alcohol and junk food can give some comfort, and a little indulgence shouldn't be denied, the truth is still the truth.
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Dental diet advice goes well beyond just sugar control. Periodontitis is a major public health issue, and is influenced by many factors beyond dental hygiene, including genetics, smoking, and alcohol consumption. An association between a balanced diet and periodontal health has been observed for centuries.
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Excess sugar can lead to weight gain. Obesity and type 2 diabetes – which is a common consequence of obesity – increase the risk of cancer. But is excess sugar by itself – in the absence of weight gain – risky?
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Sourdough’s flavor and mouthfeel are its main selling points – devotees swear it’s the best bread with no parallels – and it’s a more natural and traditional loaf. But is it nutritionally superior to other breads?
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Why aren’t people eating wholesome grains? Why is it that despite repeated recommendations to eat at least half of total grains (and at least 3 ounces) as whole grains fewer than 10 percent of Americans do so?
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Stay-at-home orders make food preparation a necessity, but it seems like what we’re longing for most is to knead and bake bread, and after shunning bread for years, bread therapy is in order
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Reports interpret the booming sales of processed and packaged foods as the reversal of healthy eating trends. This is unlikely
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