Highlights In a large observational study, women who reported drinking more than two diet drinks per day had higher risks of stroke, heart disease and overall mortality….
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Highlights Foods described as ultraprocessed contain high levels of refined carbohydrates, added sugar, saturated fats and sodium, and are low in dietary fiber. Ultraprocessed foods can also…
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Have you ever noticed how some people talk about their negative emotions surrounding food? Words and phrases like “bad,” “guilty” or “I shouldn’t” are often associated with…
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We’ve talked recently about the growing popularity of plant-based food diets. Plant-based diets encompass not only vegetarian and vegan diets, but also diets that focus on an…
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In this month’s issue: Five Food Trends To Watch in 2019 Fast Take: The EAT-Lancet Report on Sustainable Diets Is Label Literacy a Key to Healthier Food…
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Highlights – Vegan diets only include plant-based foods. – Research has shown that vegan or vegetarian diets rich in plant-based foods are associated with lower LDL cholesterol,…
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Thirty-five years ago, the prevalence of food allergies was approximately one percent.  Today, over 15 million Americans are living with food allergies. With these rising rates, it’s…
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It’s no secret that low-carbohydrate diets have enjoyed the spotlight for the last several years, but another nutrient-specific diet has been on the scene for even longer:…
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Highlights Erythritol is a type of carbohydrate called a sugar alcohol, or polyol. Erythritol is unique from other sugar alcohols because it contains zero calories. Erythritol occurs…
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