Food & Nutrition

Armies are said to “move on their stomach,” and not too long ago that required plundering the local populace; not precisely the way to win hearts and minds.

Have you ever been out to dinner with a Nutrition Nazi, you know, one of those profoundly annoying people who scoff at your choice of food or beverage?

You're getting older. But you've been athletic – and you're determined to remain that way to stay healthy and ward off disease.

The California State legislature has passed a new law, requiring kid’s meals to offer as

John Ioannidis is like the Fourth Horseman of the Apocalypse. When he comes riding in, scientists tremble in fear.

Imagine sinking your teeth into a nice, juicy hamburger. Then, imagine being told that the hamburger isn't made from beef after all. Instead, it's entirely vegetarian. Impossible, right? Soy burgers are nasty.

What is a conscientious dieter to do? Is there a correct mix of carbohydrates, protein, and fats that are nutritious and healthful? The literature used to blame fats for our problems; perhaps it’s carbohydrates turn.

We all need protein in our diet, unfortunately for chickens, pigs, and cows.

Consuming salt, sodium chloride is demonstrably associated with increased blood pressure, but the effect is small, roughly a half teaspoon raises your blood pressure by 2mm (for reference, the recommended daily intake is approximately two tea

Our bodies break down carbohydrates and starches you eat into a simple sugar called glucose, which is transported from the bloodstream into our cells by the hormone insulin where it can be used for energy.