We Need to Better Understand Malnutrition-Related Diabetes
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Food insecurity saps the health of people and economies worldwide. Addressing it would pay dividends
Food insecurity saps the health of people and economies worldwide. Addressing it would pay dividends
Readers with an interest in food and health might have been intrigued by full-page ads in the New York Times and Washington…
There are an endless number of diets. There’s everything from a caveman diet to a juice fast. But, which one works best?
Rice currently feeds almost half the human population, making it the single most important staple food in the world, but a meta-a…
Farro is an ancient grain that has been around for thousands of years. More recently, it has grown in popularity. Not only does…
Whole grains have been consumed for tens of thousands of years (1). But many modern diets, such as the paleo diet, claim that…
There is conflicting information out there about carbs. Studies have shown that low-carb diets are effective for weight loss…
Fiber is an important part of a healthy diet. In fact, eating enough fiber is said to keep your gut healthy and protect against…
Wild rice is a whole grain that has been growing in popularity in recent years. It is very nutritious and believed to have…
Rice is a versatile grain consumed by people around the world. It serves as a staple food for many people, especially those…
Bananas are high in many nutrients and provide many health benefits. They contain lots of fiber, carbs...
People who want to improve their health are often advised to eat more fruits and vegetables. However, some people worry that…
Spelt is an ancient whole grain grown in many parts of the world. It declined in popularity during...
Spelt is an ancient whole grain grown in many parts of the world. It declined in popularity during the 19th century, but is now…
Spelt is an ancient whole grain grown in many parts of the world. It declined in popularity during the 19th century, but is now…
Carbs are highly controversial these days. The dietary guidelines suggest that we get about half of our calories from…
What’s the best nutrition program? Mediterranean? Low-fat? Paleo? Atkins? You’ve probably heard so much conflicting advice that…
Cereal grains are the world’s single biggest source of food energy. The three most commonly consumed types are wheat, rice and…