Fruits and vegetables 50% less nutritious than in the 1960s, new study finds
Be sure to drink your ovaltine. Fruits and vegetables are only half as nutritious as they were 60…
My trip to Paris proved why travelling with coeliac disease is still a challenge
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NOBULL Whey Protein Powder Review (2026)
Protein powder has been around for a while now, as it’s a convenient way to boost your protein intake—ideal for those focused…
The woman who was once the world’s oldest ate these 4 foods regularly; practical ways to add them to your diet
Born in San Francisco in 1907, she moved to Catalonia, Spain, with her family when she was eight.…
The Best Foods to Help You Focus (And Save You From That Afternoon Energy Crash)
Even when we start the day out super productive and energized, the afternoon slump can get the best…
Free Soul: A UK founder and his mother burned through £15,000 developing a vegan supplement, then fitted kitchens to fund their first stock; Free Soul now turns over £55 million a year and employs 50
Arjun Sofat, a former analyst at an investment bank, started the company with his mother, Rohini Sofat, in…
Catching up with metabolic health supplement science
Against this backdrop, the latest wave of supplement research is moving beyond weight loss to explore potential effects…
Not all trans fats are bad, major review finds
A new study suggests that the trans fats naturally present in dairy foods, including milk, butter, and cheese,…
At 81, he’s the most-cited nutrition expert. Here’s what he eats in a day.
Heart disease and cancer are the leading killers of Americans. But you can lower your risk by exercising…
Want to make your meals more nutritious? Here’s why gastroenterologist Dr Joseph Salhab recommends adding peas to your daily diet
Nutrition can be full of surprises. Who would have thought that something as small and humble as peas…
USFDA’s gummy study, Australia’s rules on andrographis in regulatory round-up
The mature dietary supplement market has been drawing increasing scrutiny from regulators, inspectors and legacy supplement brands. (Colorsandia…
Creatine without exercise: Does it still work?
Interest in supplements has come and gone over the years, but our interest in creatine for women has…