NEWS / DIET

Mind Food

Digestion breaks down food into byproducts that can be either good or not-so-good for our memories. It's all about the foods we eat. >

Daytime Eating is Best

Travelers, nurses, shift workers take note: eating late at night, particularly when your body clock has been disrupted, can stir depression. >

A Low-Cal Sweetener with Gut Benefits

Researchers are working on a new artificial sweetener that, unlike current offerings, boosts good gut microbes as it cuts calories. >

Banana Peels Are No Joke

"Bacon," pulled peel sandwiches, and cookies from banana peels? Yes, it's true. Powdered peels add fiber and low-cal sweetness to foods. >

Time to Up Your Fiber?

Even a small increase in your fiber intake can make a significant difference in your gut health. Pretty much any fiber supplement can help. >

Potassium's Sex-Based Benefits

Eating potassium-rich foods can offset some risk from too much salt in our diets. The benefit to women's blood pressure is not seen in men. >

Questioning the Value of Vitamins

A U.S. task force finds that most supplements don’t work or may even cause harm. Diet and exercise are the best way to stay healthy. >

Have a Beer and Recharge Your Gut Microbiome

The polyphenols and other compounds found in its hops, barley and yeast in beer -- even non-alcoholic brands --are good for the gut. >

How Nutritious is Fake Meat?

Plant-based proteins, often made from soy and wheat, do not appear to be as available to our bodies as the real thing. >

How City Grocery Stores Put a Dent in Kids’ Expanding Waistlines

Obesity rates in kids and teens went down when supermarkets began to display fresh fruits and veggies more prominently. Tips for families. >

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