Analysis of the data by gender showed that, compared to men, women generally showed lower BMI, higher adherence to the Mediterranean diet, lower propensity to consume alcohol, poorer mental health, ...

Today's Dietitian speaks with experts about the differing definitions of processed foods, and whether all or some are detrimental to overall health. Do you advise your clients and patients to avoid ...

Blueberries pack a powerful antioxidant punch, whether eaten fresh or from the freezer, according to South Dakota State University graduate Marin Plumb. Anthocyanins, a group of antioxidant compounds, ...

This ancient whole grain packs a significant nutritional punch. Now that quinoa essentially has become a household name, another ancient whole grain is gaining in popularity: teff, a tiny grain native ...

Though the walking from door to door on Halloween night is a great way to get kids to exercise, the bags full of candy at the end of their route are a scary reminder of the childhood obesity epidemic.

Older dietary measures look at the intake of certain food groups (such as fruits, vegetables, and dairy) or macronutrients (such as carbohydrates, proteins, and fats) that align with national diet ...

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a digestive disorder affecting up to 10% of the global population. It is characterised by abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhoea, or constipation. Despite its prevalence ...

Today's Dietitian speaks with nutrition professionals to distinguish truth from error. There was a time when fat was the most-maligned macronutrient. Now ...

People all over the globe have the hots for black and green—tea, that is. But is drinking it doing them any good in terms of preventing chronic disease? Originating in China about 2,000 years ago, tea ...

Dietitians say there’s much to learn from other countries when serving this most important meal. Take a snapshot of the breakfast your client is about to enjoy and it may showcase different shades, ...

Research indicates fats in dairy foods don’t increase the risk of cardiovascular disease and may in fact benefit health. When asked about dairy recommendations for people aged 2 and older, most ...

Some shoppers can’t get enough of these food items, but they’re not as nutritious as they believe. What two things do water, milk, butter, margarine, oil, ice cream, and yogurt all have in common?