In a recent column, I described myself as a “nutrition nerd” regarding my fascination with the human body’s ability to process food into substances we need to maintain health. Outlining how food is ...

Food is often reduced to fuel for survival or a momentary indulgence. But beyond calories, taste and weight gain, it influences our body in complex ways. Every bite we take shapes how we feel, ...

A study published in the December 2025 issue of Food Nutrition found that the nutrients in kale are better absorbed in the ...

As I push my cart into my favorite grocery store, I stop and look at the shoppers — my neighbors — around me. Do they realize that nearly 70% of the food available to purchase for their families is ...

Despite its widespread use, "ultra-processed" food does not have a universal definition. U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said he’d like to define it by April. So far, ...

DIETS, long-term, tend not to have a benefit. Once you come off them, your weight rebounds. And that’s because diets are ...

Studies show that even gentle post-meal movement can influence blood sugar control and gut-brain signaling, helping the body process nutrients more efficiently. A couple takes a sunset stroll.