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A cup of cocoa can protect your blood vessels from some of the effects of fatty meals

When you’re stressed, few things feel better than indulging in some comfort food. But while most comfort foods aren’t the healthiest choice, there’s good news: adding a cup of minimally processed cocoa or green tea might make a real difference to your health. “Food choices during stressful periods often worsen, which can influence the impact […]

The First 1,000 Days: Limiting Sugar Before Age Two Reduces Lifelong Diabetes and Hypertension Risk

Looking at sugar rationing during WWII has revealed some real benefits to that low sugar diet in infants.

The one type of food you need more of, according to a leading nutritionist

"The simple things they told us, like eating your vegetables first, have always been good advice, and now science is backing it up.”

Most baby foods in the US don't meet nutritional guidelines — and also make misleading claims

Parents would spare no expense to give babies the best option. But many options are misleading and unhealthy.

Elite diversity: Post-Roman elites were a surprisingly diverse and mobile group

The community was not a biologically homogeneous group. Instead, it was composed of individuals with diverse ancestries.

Living near pubs, bars, and fast-food restaurants is bad for your heart

Exposure to ready-to-eat food outlets seems to be linked to a higher risk of heart failure.

Shifting to Healthier Eating Can Add a Decade to Your Life

We already know that food has a big impact on our lives — but this is something else.

Is Tofu Bad for You? Debunking the Myths

A lot of people seem to believe tofu is bad for you. Is this really the case?

Most Americans overestimate how healthy their diets are; the most accurate are those with poor-quality diets

Such findings can help improve research into diet quality in the future, and give us all some food for thought.

Breastfeeding may improve the cognitive development of children by as much as a few IQ points

The study tested many aspects of the children’s early years to discern the reason for their higher test scores.

Shifting to a healthier diet can increase your lifespan by up to a decade

Many of these changes are also eco-friendly and save on cash.

Healthier, more nutritious diets have a lower environmental impact -- at least in the UK

Eating better would benefit you and the planet, too.

What counts as fruits and veggies for the "five a day"? This study clears things out

The "five a day" approach is a useful simplification. Although the potato (tragically) doesn't make the cut.

The food industry is skewing research, but we're onto them now

Oh, food, don't betray me too!

Green Mediterranean diet may be even better for losing weight than regular Mediterranean

The 'greener' version of the Mediterranean diet may be even more efficient.

Debunking the soy-estrogen problem and other soy myths

Soy is unique in that it contains isoflavones, but concerns about consuming soy are not backed by human studies.

Despite an increasing need, school meals are getting less healthy in the US

The Trump administration is proposing new rules to make meals less healthy.

Global diets are converging, and that's good news for our health and the environment

"We must harness these advances and set in place policies that provide healthier foods for people everywhere, especially those who can currently least afford them."

Obesity and undernutrition now come together -- over 1 in 3 poor and middle-income countries struggle with both

You can starve on too much food.

More than 70% of America's packaged food is ultra-processed -- and it's a big problem

Eat less processed food!

This small change could cut halve your diet's environmental impact

You don't even need to become a vegetarian.

Not eating enough fruits and veggies kills millions of people every year

You should probably eat more fruits and vegetables.

Eggs might not be that bad for you after all, new study finds

Eggs are probably alright -- as long as you're healthy and don't eat too many saturated fats.

Ultra-processed foods cause weight gain, over eating, according to a new study

Just because it tastes good, it doesn't mean it's good for you.

Eating processed food linked to eating too much and being overweight

Simple takeaway: eat less processed food.

New 'brain training' game could help you wean off of excess added sugar

Sweet, sweet research.

Going vegan might not be the greenest diet -- but giving up meat, is

The main takeaway: eat less meat.

Eating before going to sleep might not be all that bad, researchers find

Just don't go overboard with the snacks.

The planetary diet: here's what you need to eat to save the planet

Want to stay healthy and save the world? Here's how.

There's no such thing as an ideal diet, new study suggests

Eat more fibers, less energy dense foods, and you'll probably be alright.

The average American wastes almost a pound of food every day

94% of Americans waste food. The good news is that things can be improved with a few simple tips.

Immigrating drastically changes people's microbiome

It changes very fast.

U.S. researchers poised to level-up wheat's nutritive value by making it absorb minerals

You've heard of Iron Man, now get ready for Iron Wheat.

Low-carb diets may be cutting years off your life, new study says

Low-carb diets endorsed by any celebrities might cause you to die earlier.

Mangoes may improve your cardiovascular and gut health, new study shows

When the doctors say you should eat delicious fruit... you probably should.

Ancient jawbones hint at ancient humans' diet

It's all about the dried meat and seeds.

A fiber-rich diet can protect against the flu

The bottom line: eat more fiber.

Vegetarian diets could help avert one-third of early deaths, Harvard researcher states

Vegetarians, rejoice!

We waste a pound of food every day

We waste a lot of food -- here's how not to do that anymore.

Study analyzes the environmental impact of chocolate production -- and it's not pretty

No one's saying you shouldn't eat chocolate, but at least you should be aware of its impact.

Cutting calories delays ageing, new study shows

Eat less, live longer.

In Victorian Britain, poor rural areas had the best diet and health

Perhaps we could learn a thing or two from these old lads.

Strong link found between ultra-processed foods and cancer

Bottom line: cut down on the processed foods.

Meat substitutes in Europe have grown by 451% in the past four years

Eating more legumes and less meat is one of the healthier, more environmentally-friendly things you can do.

Eating leafy greens every day helps your memory, fights cognitive decline

Eat your greens!

Win-Win: Eat healthy for yourself but also for the environment

If you want to do the environment and yourself a favor, just eat healthily. There will be fewer emissions and less land use.

Modern humans might've killed off the Neanderthals by eating all the mammoth

Dibs on the last slice.

Not all plant-based diets are the same when it comes to heart health

Eating plants doesn't necessarily make you healthier, but eating the right one certainly does.

Diet soda might actually make you fatter, new study suggests

Thought you're safe with sugarless drinks? Think again.

The story about the "breatharian" couple not eating any food, living from the "universe energy" is bogus -- and people bought it

I don't need any food, the universe feeds me. Yeah...