Food choices at an ‘all-you-can-eat’ buffet linked to weight gain risk
A recent study published in the journal Appetite by researchers at the University of Kansas has highlighted the relationship between the consumption of hyperpalatable...
Chrononutrition: Timing of meals matters for your health
Early studies
One of the earliest and best-known studies in chrononutrition was conducted in 2009.
They found that mice fed a high-fat diet during the day,...
Why nuts, seeds, and plant oils may help lower death risk
A new study published in The BMJ reveals that a high intake of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA)—mainly found in plant oils, nuts, and seeds—is linked...
Both sweetened and unsweetened coffee may help you live longer, study finds
Are you a coffee lover?
Well, there's some good news for you. A new study says that adults who drink moderate amounts of coffee—whether it's...
Vegan diet high in legumes can help you lose weight, study finds
Most people are aware that switching to a vegan diet can be beneficial for their health. A new 16-week study by the Physicians Committee...
Processed foods are key to developing obesity, study finds
A comprehensive study conducted by researchers at the University of Sydney's Charles Perkins Centre has bolstered the Protein Leverage Hypothesis as a significant factor...
Herbs and spices can replace excess fat, sugar, and salt in diet, protecting health
In a groundbreaking effort to make American comfort foods healthier without sacrificing taste, a team of researchers at Penn State has discovered that substituting...
Vitamin K is a new player in diabetes management
A new scientific discovery from Université de Montréal and the Montreal Clinical Research Institute has given us fresh insights into diabetes, a disease that...
Future diets will be short of micronutrients like iron — it’s time to consider...
Iron deficiency is one of the most common forms of nutrient deficiency around the world.
Severe iron deficiency, also known as anaemia, affects nearly 50%...
Why going low-carb or low-fat may not extend your life
Diet trends like low-carb and low-fat diets are all the rage for weight loss, but what about their long-term effects on how long we...