The Truth about “Brain-Boosting” Supplements
More than 25 percent of Americans ages 50 to 73 and 36 percent of those age 74 and over take supplements for brain health....
Healthy Diets are Also Good for the Planet
Plant-based diets (those that emphasize more plant-derived foods) have been found to be associated with better health if they emphasize whole and minimally processed...
Tips for Cutting Food Waste (and Why You Should)
Over one-third of the food produced in the United States is never eaten. On average, Americans throw away a pound of food per person...
Portion Tips and Tricks
Dietary advice often includes measurements. For example: for someone consuming a 2,000 calorie diet, the Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend two-and-a-half cup-equivalents of vegetables...
The White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health — A New National Strategy
For the first time since 1969, the federal government has brought together stakeholders to create a sweeping plan to address nutrition in America. The...
Understanding Plant “Antinutrients”
Healthy foods like beans, whole grains, nuts, and leafy greens contain a wide range of nutrients necessary for the growth and health of our...
Fitting in Fats for Health
Far from just padding our waistlines, fats play important roles in our bodies. Having fat in your diet is important for the absorption of...
Grain Products: Don’t Be Fooled by Healthy-Sounding Labels!
Eating more minimally processed whole grains and less refined grains is good for your health. But how do you know which grain products are...
Relative Heath of Processed Foods … Calcium Intake Recommendations
Q: On the spectrum of processed foods, where do supposedly healthy foods such as plant milks, frozen veggie burgers, and seasoned frozen fish fit...
MAJOR FINDING: Vitamin D Supplements Do Not Prevent Major Diseases
Virtually every tissue in the body has receptors for vitamin D. This fact led to the hypothesis that maintaining adequate vitamin D levels might...