Nutrition is the science that explores the relationship between the nutrients in the foods we consume and the role they play in our bodies. It has the power to influence most aspects of our health and wellbeing, from energy levels and immune function to longevity and disease prevention.
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Dr. David Kessler, former FDA Commissioner and public health leader, explores how these drugs override the brain’s reward-driven eating habits but have notable side effects. These include developing eating disorders, muscle loss, and intestinal obstruction.
Pistachios—which are actually a seed, not a nut—are a superfood with lots of great fat, fiber, antioxidants, and more, and is listed as a complete protein. Originally from the Middle East, the seed was imported to the US where California has become the leading grower in the world. Harvested once a year around October, the flavor is having a bit of a moment both for its taste and nutrition. Watch more here.
The carnivore diet is reportedly a way of eating inherited from human ancestors, a tale that has roots in anthropology's early days. This article explores the all-meat diet's ancestral claims and what happens if you cut vegetables and fruits from...
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...
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...
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.
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...
B12 is both the world’s most expensive vitamin and one of the most important for the human body, playing a role in critical bodily functions like DNA synthesis, red blood cell production, and nerve function. It is also the only vitamin produced by a bacteria—humans can't produce it. It isn't found in plants, and (aside from supplements) it can only be obtained through a diet that includes meat, fish, or animal products like eggs and milk. In this six-minute video, hear researchers discuss the science and importance of B12.
Food is a big part of everyone’s carbon footprint, and it’s important to understand the impact of our personal food consumption. Individual food choices can emit as many greenhouse gases as personal electricity use. Plant-based diets generally...
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