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…
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Fast Take: Does Eating Sugar Cause Cancer?
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…
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Sound Science: New Developments for Those Who Deal With Peanut Allergies
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…
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Fast Take: Stop Pitting Macronutrients Against Each Other
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…
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Sound Science: New Studies on Food Coloring Safety
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…
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Fast Take: Low-Calorie Sweetener Low Down on a Recent Review
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…
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Fast Take: Debunking Another Cheesy Report
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…
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Fast Take: Is Coffee Really Going to Extend your Life?
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…
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Sound Science: The Mediterranean Diet and Heart Health
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)…
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