New US Dietary Guidelines: More Protein, Less Sugar, Big Questions
The 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines emphasize protein and healthy fats while limiting ultraprocessed foods. Here's what changed and what experts think.
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Winter Nutrition for Immunity: Seasonal Foods That Actually Work
Beyond vitamin C and chicken soup, here's what the latest research says about using winter nutrition to strengthen your immune defenses and maintain energy through the cold months.
The Intermittent Fasting Reality Check: When Timing Isn't Everything
New research challenges the metabolic magic of time-restricted eating. When calories stay the same, an 8-hour eating window shows no measurable health benefits.
Fiber Is the New Protein: Why This Nutrient Deserves Your Attention in 2026
Fiber affects far more than digestion. New research links it to immunity, mood, blood sugar, and longevity. Here's why it's 2026's most underrated nutrient.
Ultra-Processed Plant Foods: Why Your Meatless Meals May Harm Your Heart
A major new study reveals that ultra-processed plant foods raise heart disease risk by 46%. Not all plant-based eating is created equal.
Sorbitol's Hidden Danger: How 'Sugar-Free' Sweeteners Become Fructose in Your Liver
New research reveals sorbitol converts to fructose in the liver, potentially causing the same metabolic damage as regular sugar. Here's what you need to know.
Why Healthy Eating Affects Everyone Differently: Your Gut Bacteria Hold the Answer
A groundbreaking Nature study reveals that gut bacteria transform plant nutrients into their beneficial forms, and this transformation varies dramatically between individuals and across disease states.
Tea Strengthens Bones, Heavy Coffee May Weaken Them: What a 10-Year Study Found
A decade-long study of nearly 10,000 older women reveals that tea drinkers had slightly stronger bones, while drinking more than five cups of coffee daily was linked to lower bone density.
The Dark Chocolate Compound Linked to Slower Biological Aging
King's College London researchers found that higher blood levels of theobromine, a compound in dark chocolate, correlate with younger biological age across 1,669 adults.
Vitamin D Optimization: Beyond the Basic 1000 IU
Most people take too little vitamin D for too long. Here's the research-backed dosing strategy based on body weight, blood levels, and cofactors.
Flavanols vs. Desk Damage: How Cocoa Protects Your Blood Vessels from Sitting
New University of Birmingham research shows flavanol-rich foods prevent vascular dysfunction from prolonged sitting, even when fitness alone cannot.
The Global Omega-3 Crisis: Why Most People Aren't Getting Enough
New research confirms a worldwide omega-3 deficiency affecting brain, heart, and cellular health. Here's what the science shows and how to close the gap.