Participants in the program showed significant improvement in adherence to a heart-healthy diet, which is one of the biggest drivers of blood pressure, as well as significant improvements in self-awareness, which appears to influence healthy eating habits.
When people think of foods related to type 2 diabetes, they often think of sugar (even though the evidence for that is still not clear). Now, a new study from the US points the finger at salt.
People in Europe ate seaweed for thousands of years before it largely disappeared from their diets – new research
Does chicken soup really help when you’re sick? A nutrition specialist explains what’s behind the beloved comfort food
How can I lower my cholesterol? Do supplements work? How about psyllium or probiotics?
Rancid food smells and tastes gross ? AI tools may help scientists prevent that spoilage.
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f there’s one area where shelled fruits [JN1] have proved their worth, it’s bringing cholesterol down.
Spicy food might burn in the moment, but it likely won’t harm your health in the long term
Every year, around 2.4 million people in the UK get food poisoning – mostly from viral or bacterial contamination. Most people recover within a few days without treatment, but not all are that lucky.
Tobacco companies have manipulated people's health with tobacco products, causing immeasurable harm and leading to countless preventable diseases. But...
Fish oil, which contains omega-3 fatty acids, is promoted for a number of health benefits – from boosting our heart health, protecting our brain from dementia, and easing the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis.
Travelling on a train recently you couldn’t help but overhear two women deep in conversation about a mutual obsession with food, including emotional triggers that pushed them towards chocolate and pizza.
Iron deficiency is one of the most common forms of nutrient deficiency around the world. Future diets will be short of micronutrients like iron — it’s time to consider how we feed people
I should know better, but I admit that I do it too. I’ve just pulled some sliced chicken out of the fridge, as I set out to make up some sandwiches.
Gut microbes are the community within you that you can’t live without – how eating well can cultivate your microbial and social self
Imagine a world where you could control your sense of time. Where trips to the dentist flew by in a second and holidays felt like they lasted forever.
Because apples contain many health-promoting bioactive substances, the fruit is considered a “functional” food.
In our pursuit of better health and well-being, we must equip ourselves with the knowledge that can potentially enhance our lives and those of our loved ones.
You've probably heard of catnip in relationship to cats. Some cats really love it. On the other hand, bugs hate catnip. I'm talking of mosquitoes, black flies...
English Heritage is now selling what it calls “the best thing since sliced bread” at 13 of its sites – brown bread ice cream, inspired by a Georgian recipe.
In recent years, drinkers have become more aware of the health dangers of drinking alcohol, from disease to risky behaviour and poorer wellbeing.