I knew I wasn’t imagining it. Years ago, the topic of the Seven Basic Food Groups came up in conversation, and I was met with puzzled looks—like I had completely made it up. Someone even said, “That ...

You don’t need complex diet rules or expensive superfoods to maintain good health. I’ve learned through years of cooking and writing about food that simple, consistent nutrition habits make the ...

A growing body of research finds that the key to improving health won’t necessarily be found in a pill, but in the foods we can choose to eat every day. That’s the philosophy behind studies underway ...

Nourish Lompoc: Pasta Fagioli, a free community event, will blend nutritional education with hands-on learning, using locally sourced fresh produce, 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31 at Dick DeWees Community ...

Bioactive peptides and protein hydrolysates have emerged as critical components in the fields of health and nutrition, offering a breadth of biological activities ranging from antioxidant and ...

Poor nutrition is a major problem in older Americans. Inadequate intake affects approximately 37 to 40 percent of community-dwelling individuals over 65 years of age (Ryan et al., 1992). In addition, ...