Maternal mortality refers primarily to deaths that occur when a person is pregnant or has recently given birth. It can also include deaths that occur up to a year after giving birth, if the cause of ...

Dietary fibres in fruit, vegetables, beans and whole grains are some of the most important food components for human health. They help digestion, weight management, blood sugar control, heart health, ...

The study, recently published in PNAS, provides a comprehensive evaluation of the relationship between microplastic exposure and photosynthesis across terrestrial, marine, and freshwater ecosystems.

Join Us for An Upcoming Webinar! We all know beans are good for us, but new and emerging research is showcasing just how good they are, and how eating more actually heightens the benefits. This ...

Adequate dietary fiber intake has been linked to reduced risk of CVD, type 2 diabetes, and colon cancer, as well as improved digestive function.1,2 The 2020–2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans ...

A few decades ago, people may not have been familiar with fermented foods. But they’ve seen significant growth in recent years, and demand doesn’t seem to be slowing down. Fermented foods saw an ...

For athletes of any skill level, adequate hydration is imperative for optimal health and exercise performance. Yet, research suggests that more than one-half of athletes in professional, collegiate, ...

Learn more about the various types of omegas and how they can contribute to overall health. Many consumers have heard about the health benefits of omega-3 fatty acids, but most are unaware of the ...

Do their potentially health-promoting compounds have a place in disease treatment? Mushrooms have been used as medicine for thousands of years, including in the early Greek, Egyptian, Roman, Chinese, ...

A review of the various oils and their health benefits, plus recommendations for RDs. Americans spend approximately $6 billion per year on omega-3 fatty acid supplements and fortified foods.1 The main ...

The chronic diseases of our era—from heart disease and diabetes to cancer and obesity—have their roots in nutrition. But don’t forget that nutrition has its roots in the soil. Healthy soil grows ...

This versatile, ancient food comes in a variety of tastes and textures and is used in recipes ranging from smoothies to vegetable stir-fries. Tofu has been appearing on menus throughout Asia for ...