Discarded fruit and vegetable parts offer overlooked fiber benefits
Most of us routinely discard the peels, skins, stalks, and seeds of fruits and vegetables at mealtime. But…
The ancient Iranian fruit scientists think may help heart failure
There’s nothing seedy about this superfood. A silent yet deadly epidemic is sweeping the nation, with the number…
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…
Sticky situation: FDA weighs in on gummy dietary supplements
In a perspective published in The Journal of Dietary Supplements, a team of scientists from the Office of…
Moving Abroad Helped Me Feel Healthier; Eat Better for Cheaper
On the seventh morning of a $135 “respiratory cleanse,” I stood in my Atlanta kitchen staring at five…
The No. 2 complication of the explosive diarrhea outbreak
Americans’ poop problems aren’t over yet. An “explosive diarrhea” parasite had thousands of people glued to the toilets…
Popular summer fruit has an edible part most people throw away, USDA says
When most people are done eating the sweet, juicy flesh of a watermelon, they toss the rind. But…
How a Gut Health Scientist and Dietitian Eats 50 Grams of Fiber a Day
Megan Rossi is serious about fiber. The dietitian and gut health scientist based at King’s College London estimates…
NOW’s testing of vitamin C gummies on Amazon returns ‘deeply disappointing results’
This is NOW’s 24th round of product policing since it initiated its testing program in 2017 to evaluate…
Milk Cartons and Bottle Gourds Form Sipho Mabona’s Tribute to His Late Father — Colossal
Known for his large origami-style works, Sipho Mabona turns his attention to a deeply personal object in a…
A New Reason to Use the Whole Watermelon: USDA Adds Official Nutrition Profile for Watermelon Rind
WINTER SPRINGS, Fla. — Watermelon’s often-overlooked rind is getting its due. The fruit’s outer layer now has an…
Prebiotic sodas may contain less fiber and more sugar
Prebiotic sodas have become more popular in recent years, with a wave of new products promising gut health…