Evidence-based nutrition and healthy living
Los Angeles County required healthy nutrition standards in food-service RFPs and contracts covering 100,000+ workers and about 37 million meals a year; a 2011-2021 evaluation details results.
Recent FSIS ground-beef recalls and peer-reviewed demand studies show brief, small sales dips, with recall frequency and contamination type shaping shopper response.
Research links the erosion of traditional family cooking to rising rates of diet-related disease, weakened community bonds, and poorer nutrition outcomes — here's what the evidence says and how to reverse the trend.
A large-scale study of 117,673 U.S. adults found no significant reduction in all-cause mortality for vegetarians versus omnivores, challenging decades of conventional wisdom about plant-based diets.
Oral semaglutide (50 mg daily) cut body weight by an average of 15.1% over 68 weeks in the phase 3 OASIS 1 trial—reshaping how clinicians approach obesity treatment.
Termites break down lignin with specialized gut microbes — and new biotechnology research suggests their tricks could one day unlock woody plant biomass as a human food source.
From personalized meal plans to eco-friendly ingredient swaps, artificial intelligence is reshaping how home cooks and nutritionists design healthier meals — here's what the latest research shows.
New research confirms that pairing a red cabbage salad diet with upbeat pop music during swimming sessions can maximize calorie burn and sustainable body shaping.
NASA research on lunar and deep-space missions is rewriting the rules of human nutrition, revealing how extreme temperature swings, radiation, and microgravity deplete key nutrients faster than any Earth-based diet can replenish them.
The same chemicals that make stinging nettle painful—histamine, serotonin, formic acid—may also reduce joint pain, improve circulation, and fight inflammation when used therapeutically.
An IT professional's 30 kg transformation at Kolors Healthcare's Sadashiv Nagar branch shows how personalized nutrition plans and non-surgical weight management can reverse obesity-related health risks.
Quick fixes fail 95% of dieters within five years. Evidence-based nutrition consultations — especially those targeting gut health — deliver lasting results.
New research confirms that 'clean help' — support that respects a child's autonomy without overreach — builds stronger emotional health and family connection than control-based parenting.
A landmark 2024 BMJ umbrella review covering nearly 10 million people found that high UPF consumption is linked to 32 adverse health outcomes — including a 50% higher risk of cardiovascular death and a 48% greater risk of anxiety disorders.
From NIH grants to Gates Foundation initiatives, here is a clear map of who funds nutrition science—and how researchers can access that money today.
Valued at USD 190 million in 2023 and projected to surpass USD 1.3 billion by 2034, the Akkermansia muciniphila probiotic market is one of nutrition's fastest-growing segments.
AZA-accredited zoos now build individualized dietary plans for each animal based on species, age, and personal food preferences — a science-driven approach that is reshaping wildlife care.
OMA member Deborah Juda has spent four decades delivering personalized, evidence-based nutrition care for obesity — and her career offers a blueprint for the field's future.
New research and clinical programs show that intentional weight gain—driven by structured dietary management and continuous health monitoring—can be a measurable sign of recovery and improved wellbeing.
On July 2, 2026, the United Nations launched landmark food security discussions addressing why nearly 3 billion people still cannot afford a healthy diet — and what the world plans to do about it.
When dinner inspiration runs dry, a short list of fast, nutrient-dense recipes can save the night. Here are the best quick healthy dinners, backed by nutrition science.
