Nutrition

In the US, health insurance denials can delay life-saving treatments for eating disorders. This article details the struggle and offers the account of one such would-be patient as they attempted to pull themselves from anorexia nervosa's deadly...

MyPlate, a visual representation of nutrition guidelines developed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, is designed to help Americans understand what to eat each day—but it remains important for individuals to also understand the basic principals of healthy eating. MyPlate is a simple visual model that divides a plate into four sections that represent the recommended portions of different food groups. It emphasizes the importance of fruits, vegetables, proteins, grains, and dairy in a balanced diet. Read this article to learn more about the MyPlate guidelines, as well as some criticisms and important points to keep in mind when following these national guidelines.

While meat-less meat options like Beyond and Impossible burgers are known for being the environmentally-friendly alternative to real meat, it’s important to also consider their impact on human health. Health benefits of these meat alternatives...

The Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS) Program collects, analyzes, and disseminates data on population, health, HIV, and nutrition. The site compiles data through more than 400 surveys in over 90 countries around the world. Explore demographic...

The first vitamin was identified in 1913 by an American scientist performing rat studies while investigating dairy cattle nutritional needs. Elmer Vernon McCollum called this first vitamin, found in butter and egg yolk, "fat-soluble factor A." This...

Weighing in on the ongoing debate surrounding organic versus “regular” foods, health experts explain whether organic foods offer significant health benefits. Studies suggest that organic foods have little additional nutritional value compared to...

Animal studies into the health benefits of calorie restrictions of 20%-40% suggest it extends life spans and reduces incidents of age-related diseases, including cancer. This article explores the research into fasting, calorie restriction, and longevity.

While trans fats, which are created by adding extra hydrogen atoms to vegetable oil, were once thought to be better than butter, research now indicates that they might be even worse. In fact, studies show that trans fats are unhealthy even in moderation. This concerns health experts because their use quickly rose in popularity thanks to their low cost. Read this article to learn more about the differences between different types of fat, as well as why the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has declared trans fats to be unsafe.

In recent years, many critics have voiced their concerns about the food industry and how ultra-processed foods affect our health. Despite our awareness of these issues, processed foods are still incredibly hard to remove from our diet. In this podcast by The Guardian, Dr. Chris van Tulleken explains how “junk food” is created to get us hooked, how it negatively affects us, and what we can do to improve our eating habits.

From Spanish paella to West African jollof rice, rice is a staple in dishes across the world. This colorful animated video dives into the global expansion of rice, which contributes more than 20% of the calories consumed by humans each year. Learn about rice’s beginnings thousands of years ago, the environmental consequences of its popularity, and the potential for positive changes in the future.