Could stokvels help South Africans eat healthier? UCT study says yes
Story audio is generated using AI South Africa’s stokvels could play a bigger role in helping low-income households…
Why pulses could play a bigger role in healthy and sustainable diets
From feeding beneficial gut microbes to improving selected metabolic markers, pulses combine nutrient density with sustainability, but researchers…
Scientists Say A Low-Protein Diet Could Support Healthy Aging
5 min read Key Points New research suggests that diets lower in protein may support healthy aging.While more…
Daily tomatoes lowered a key marker of liver fat in MASLD trial
A six-week tomato-rich diet outperformed a tomato-free diet on an important marker of hepatic steatosis, pointing to a…
Consuming less protein could have greater health benefits and extend lifespan
Protein-fortified foods are popping up everywhere, from cereal and coffee to even protein water. But a new review…
Cleveland Clinic study links gut microbe byproduct to heart arrhythmia
A Cleveland Clinic-led study shows a connection between elevated blood levels of TMAO (trimethylamine N-oxide) – a byproduct…
Meat and dairy cuts may improve health without raising food costs
A new study suggests targeted reductions in red meat and dairy could deliver healthier, more sustainable, and more…
Dutch study shows why plant-based eating can miss key nutrients
As consumers trade meat, fish, and dairy for plant-forward substitutes, new Dutch modeling shows why smart swaps, fortification,…
Children and adults who eat more live microbe-rich foods have healthier diets
A national French survey finds that foods likely to contain live microbes may be useful markers of healthier,…
How much protein is too much protein? Here’s what a dietitian says
The high-protein hype continues to reign across social media. And yes, protein is an important macronutrient that many…
Nutritionists Say You’re Probably Not Getting Enough of This 1 Antioxidant
3 min read Scientists have long known about the benefits of flavanol, a type of antioxidant found in…
New Study Suggests This 1 Supplement May Work Better Than Fish Oil for Omega-3s
3 min readKey PointsNew research finds krill oil supplements raise omega-3 levels more efficiently than fish oil.Omega-3 fatty…