How fiber helps protect against diabetes
Eating enough fiber is not just good for your digestion; it can also play a major role in preventing type 2 diabetes. Research has...
New smart sensor could help you test food safety at home
Food recalls due to contamination, like the recent cases involving carrots, ground beef, and deli meat, have raised concerns about food safety.
Now, researchers at...
Heavy long-term drinking severely damages health, study shows
Scientists from the Department of Energy's Pacific Northwest National Laboratory have found that long-term heavy drinking can severely harm people's health.
They focused on a...
No need to overload your cranberry sauce with sugar: How to cook with fewer...
The holidays are full of delicious and indulgent food and drinks. It's hard to resist dreaming about cookies, specialty cakes, rich meats and super...
This heart-healthy mineral is the key to lowering blood pressure
Potassium is an essential mineral that plays a vital role in keeping your heart healthy and managing high blood pressure.
While most people know that...
This common snack can cause dangerous high blood pressure
Licorice is a small shrub widely grown in Greece, Turkey, and parts of Asia for commercial use. Its root has been a popular ingredient...
How vitamin D can benefit your health, according to science
Vitamin D is a unique nutrient that acts both as a vitamin we consume and a hormone our body produces. It plays a crucial...
How a common fiber supplement can harm your lungs and gut
Inulin, a type of fiber found naturally in foods like bananas, asparagus, and garlic, is often concentrated in dietary supplements for its health benefits....
Ultra-processed foods pose hidden risks for people with diabetes, warns study
New research highlights the dangers of eating ultra-processed foods for people with type 2 diabetes.
These foods, ranging from diet sodas to packaged crackers and...
What’s the best way to store leftovers?
One of the joys of any big meal is the leftovers. But what should you do to make sure your future turkey sandwich doesn’t...