Beneficial for both our health and the environment, plant-based eating patterns have become increasingly popular…
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The American Cancer Society guidelines on nutrition and physical activity for cancer prevention recommend “at…
Given the prevalence of remote-based medical care, nutrition counseling, and therapy during COVID-19, our May…
The polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) include two main different types: omega-3 and omega-6, named for…
In light of the current COVID-19 pandemic, the science nook this month will highlight the…
In light of American Heart Month, we feature the below research article on cardiovascular disease…
Cancer therapeutics may use the mechanism of generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS). Because of…
The World Cancer Research Fund estimates that about one fourth to one third of the…
Flavonoids are types of polyphenol compounds. They are classified into six main subclasses based on…
Prebiotics and probiotics are involved in gut microbiota function and health. Prebiotics are compounds that…
Vitamin A includes many related compounds called retinoids. Vitamin A from animal foods is known…
In ecological studies, intake of red meat has been found to be associated with increased…
Polyphenols are types of phytochemicals found in plants that may reduce risk of certain chronic…
Long-term clinical trials provide valuable information for patients and healthcare providers, while guiding nutrition recommendations.…
Both gut microbiota and plant-based eating are continuing to be studied, as well as talked…
Sweeteners include nutritive and non-nutritive, meaning those with calories and those without. Within the nutritive…
Low intake of carbohydrates is oftentimes the basis of diet trends, such as the ketogenic…
Elderberries are violet-black in color, which comes from their anthocyanin make-up. These berries may have…
Food labels can be overwhelming, as they contain nutrition facts, ingredients, numbers in grams and…
With gastric cancer awareness month coming up, we are featuring a study on nutritional intervention…