A study in the Journal of Nutrition found that the consumption of several herbs and spices reduce inflammation after high-carbohydrate meal rich in saturated fat.1 Spices shown to reduce secretion of postprandial pro-inflammatory cytokines (ie, inflammatory markers in the body) in this study included basil, turmeric, bay leaf, cinnamon, and black pepper, among many others. New Research Supports Potential […]

Sugar-sweetened beverages — including soda and energy drinks — may increase liver fat content to the same extent as alcohol in middle-aged men and women. This is according to a new study in the Journal of Nutrition.1 Study Examines Impact of Sugar and Alcohol on Liver Research has previously reported associations between the excess intake of alcohol […]

Long-term adherence to a mostly plant-based diet is associated with lower levels of leptin and insulin, greater blood glucose control, and favorable changes in markers for obesity. This is according to a study published in the Journal of Nutrition.

A study suggests that intake of flavonoid-rich foods may reduce the risk of dementia.

In a randomized controlled trial published in the Journal of Nutrition, pregnant women who supplemented with fish oil during their third trimester had longer gestation and were more likely to have infants with higher birth weight compared to women who did not supplement with fish oil.1 Is Fish Oil During Pregnancy Safe? Study Weighs In […]

A recent study suggests resveratrol may enhance weight loss and optimize blood sugar by activating brown fat.

A new study suggests that more food, not less exercise, increases weight gain over the holidays.

In patients with coronavirus, smoking may lead to greater disease progression and may increase the risk of more adverse outcomes, a new study suggests.

Do you suffer from high anxiety? If so, you’ll agree that this problem can negatively impact your entire life. Anxiety is a serious problem that impacts billions of people all around the world. Getting your anxiety under control should be your top priority. The good news is that there are numerous ways to take back […]

According to a study in Nutrition Journal, researchers from the US Department of Agriculture have found that having a greater vegetable variety in the diet may be associated with a decreased risk of coronary artery disease (A). The findings from this study validate the recommendations from the 2015–2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA), which propose […]