Category: Nutrition
Why you shouldn’t drink raw milk
Milk can be exposed to bacteria from soil, feed, manure, and infections in cows. Even with careful farming practices, contamination risks remain.
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Should I take vitamin C to ward off colds, lower blood pressure or reduce cancer risk?
Vitamin C is one of the most iconic nutrients in popular health culture, often credited with preventing colds, boosting immunity and even fighting serious diseases.
But while it’s essential for our bodies to function, its benefits are often misunderstood or overstated. Before you stock up on supplements, here’s what to consider.
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How to live a long and healthy life, according to the ancients
They ate just a few times a day; their diet was of wild meats, whole grains, bread and honey; and they kept active every day.
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Colorectal cancer is increasing among young people, as James Van Der Beek’s death reminds us – cancer experts explain ways to decrease your risk
Researchers have identified a number of factors associated with increasing numbers of young people developing colorectal cancer, but there is no one clear answer that explains this trend.
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Prioritising protein? What the new US dietary guidelines get right – and wrong – according to 2 nutrition experts
Under the slogan “eat real food”, the new guidelines recommend people “prioritise protein at every meal”, eat full-fat dairy and plenty of whole grains, and limit ultra-processed foods. A new food pyramid has also been redesigned and flipped on its head. But are the guidelines based in good science? And how much has actually changed?
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What is ‘oatzempic’? Does it actually work for weight loss?
If you’ve spent any time on TikTok or Instagram lately, you may have seen people blending oats with water or juice and calling it “oatzempic.” But is oatzempic supported by science? The short answer is no. Let’s unpack why.
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Making GLP-1 weight loss drugs cheaper isn’t enough to address America’s obesity problem – here’s why
Most patients with obesity and related health problems will likely need to use these medications indefinitely. According to emerging research, people who stop taking them typically regain the weight they lost. Realistically, very few people who take GLP-1 drugs can maintain their weight loss with lifestyle changes alone.
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Don’t stress out about overeating during the holidays – a dietitian explains how a day of indulgence won’t harm your overall health
Understanding a bit about how digestion works can make the post-meal feelings a little less mysterious and a lot less stressful.
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The U.S. wants healthier children. So why is it scaling back its nutrition programs?
Some of the very programs the Make America Healthy Again movement has said were the key to improving children’s health are now facing cuts by the Trump administration.
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Five lifestyle changes that might help you live longer and slow down ageing
Society is fascinated with health, fitness and longevity. This obsession has spawned a multi-million pound industry centred around pushing the latest cutting-edge science, lifestyle modifications and products that claim to prevent ageing and live as long as possible.
But the secret to a long life doesn’t have to be so complicated. There are many simple things everyone can do to slow down time and feel younger.
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SNAP DISRUPTIONS EXPECTED TO DRIVE DEMAND AT KING COUNTY FOOD PANTRIES
Food pantries welcome food donations, but cash donations are far more impactful.
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Antioxidants help stave off a host of health problems – but figuring out how much you’re getting can be tricky
Although your body produces some of these antioxidants, you can get them from the foods you eat, and they’re better for you than supplements.
In fact, researchers found that antioxidant supplements did not reduce deaths, and some supplements in excessive amounts contribute to oxidative stress, and may even increase the risk of dying.
In contrast, increased antioxidant intake from whole foods is related to decreased risk of death.
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Your gluten sensitivity might be something else entirely, new study shows
Some people may be truly sensitive to gluten. However, current evidence suggests this is uncommon.
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Wings, booze and heartbreak – what my research says about the hidden costs of sports fandom
The researchers found that fans consume more calories – and less healthy food – on the day following a loss by their favorite team, a reaction the researchers tied to stress and disappointment.
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‘Fat but fit’: what the latest study reveals
Rachel Woods, University of Lincoln Being slightly overweight might not shorten your life, but being very thin might. A large
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