Fast Take: This Is No Time to Disparage Asparagus
February 9, 2018
I hope that you’re reading this before you decided to throw that new bunch of asparagus directly in the trash can (if not, I’m sorry for your loss). Many of…
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Sound Science: History of Soy and Health
December 5, 2017
A walk into any restaurant, coffee shop or grocery store confirms that there are few foods as versatile as soy. We can sub soy milk in a morning latte, toss…
Fast Take: Does Eating Sugar Cause Cancer?
October 19, 2017
Identifying new mechanisms and pathways are key in science. They help answer long-term questions and also generate new scientific questions. And figuring out even one step of a pathway takes…
Sound Science: New Developments for Those Who Deal With Peanut Allergies
August 31, 2017
Research was recently published that provides some hope in finding a practical treatment for individuals living with peanut allergies. Many headlines covering this research in the news suggest the possibility…
Fast Take: Stop Pitting Macronutrients Against Each Other
August 30, 2017
Low-fat, high-carb: new data from the PURE cohort study The internets are abuzz with a new study from the journal Lancet surrounding an age-old controversy in the nutrition community: low-fat…
Sound Science: New Studies on Food Coloring Safety
August 30, 2017
I love the vibrant color of red velvet cupcakes. The deep, red coloring paired with the moist texture and slightly chocolatey taste is truly indulgent. But what gives these cupcakes…
Fast Take: Low-Calorie Sweetener Low Down on a Recent Review
July 17, 2017
If your curiosity about low-calorie sweeteners (LCS) is growing, you’re not alone. We get a lot of questions about them: “Will they help me lose weight? Are they safe? Should…
Fast Take: Debunking Another Cheesy Report
July 14, 2017
Mac and cheese: a childhood favorite for many and a go-to comfort food. Unfortunately, this classic dish is under attack because of a common packaging compound. A new report found the presence…
Fast Take: Is Coffee Really Going to Extend your Life?
July 12, 2017
Holy coffee, Batman! Guess what’s been the highlight of nutrition news this week? Yup, it’s coffee. And don’t get me wrong, I am a huge fan of this beverage, but…
Sound Science: The Mediterranean Diet and Heart Health
July 6, 2017
Heart disease affects many people in the U.S., with almost half of Americans having at least one of three risk factors (high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking) for heart disease.…