Tag Archives: Diet and Nutrition

The concept is simple and alluring: There are special regions around the world — called blue zones — where people regularly remain vibrant and active into their 90s and 100s, thanks to a simple set of behaviors that anyone can follow. It’s sensible enough to sound convincing, and ambiguous enough …

Q: Buying organic can get expensive. Does the higher price tag come with health benefits? Autumn is in full swing, which means supermarket produce sections are ripe with the finest late-season fruits and vegetables — like apples, leafy greens and winter squash — and often pricier organic versions of each. …

Ileana Arroyo pushed a shopping cart down tidy aisles of fresh produce, whole grains, baby food and other items at a small grocery store in the Humboldt Park neighborhood of Chicago. Ms. Arroyo, who was shopping for food for her four children, scanned a wall of cereal. Above the brightly …

Most people in the United States don’t consume enough whole grains. And that’s a problem, experts say. They’re loaded with nutrients and fiber, offering benefits for your gut, heart and metabolic health, said Neda Akhavan, an assistant professor of nutrition sciences at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. And whole …

As soon as you put starch in your mouth — whether in the form of a dumpling, a forkful of mashed potatoes or a saltine — you start breaking it down with an enzyme in your saliva. That enzyme, known as amylase, was critically important for the evolution of our …

Nearly two million children may die of malnutrition because a product used to treat the condition is in short supply, the United Nations Children’s Fund said on Monday. Four countries — Mali, Nigeria, Niger and Chad — have exhausted their supplies of the peanut-based, high-nutrient product, called ready-to-use therapeutic food, …

Q: I’ve heard that bone broth has a ton of health benefits. Is there any truth to that? On TikTok, influencers and medical professionals seem to agree: Bone broth does a body good. Drinking the golden-brown elixir, they say, can alleviate joint pain, soothe digestive discomforts and smooth skin, among …

In a surprising turn of events, the presidential candidates have been talking about food. Food can be a winning topic, but we need to hear much more. Donald Trump (seemingly influenced by his new ally, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.), is talking about making “America Healthy Again.” How? “We’re going to …

Children may not want to hear this, but broccoli more than deserves its place on our plates. The florets and stems are filled with nutrients that help keep your heart and bones healthy — and may reduce the risk of cancer. “Broccoli is a multitasking vegetable,” said Emily Ho, a …

The Daytona Beach plant that makes nearly a quarter of the IV fluids used in the United States is intact in the wake of Hurricane Milton’s tear across Florida, according to a company spokeswoman. The site, operated by B Braun Medical, gained prominence this week as a backup source for …