Food
Food is the foundation of health and daily mood. Research highlights the importance of proteins, the risks of ultra-processed foods, and evidence-based ways to optimize metabolism and energy.
Everyday Food
Plant protein and fish are linked with longer life, while red and processed meat raise risk
A recent media claim said that eating a lot of animal protein speeds aging. The idea has some truth, but…
Ultra-processed foods are linked to more fat inside thigh muscles
In 666 adults around age 60, those who ate more ultra-processed foods had more fat inside their thigh muscles on MRI, independent of weight, calories and exercise. Muscle strength was not measured.
videoMeal timing and food choices that support health
Intermittent Fasting (IF): Eating within a restricted time window, like 16–20 hours of fasting daily, helps activate longevity pathways, reduce…
Not smoking, exercise and varied food raise odds of living to 100
In a Chinese study of adults over 80, those who did not smoke, exercised, and ate a varied diet had 61% higher odds of reaching 100. Healthy habits still seem to count late in life.
Diet plays a bigger role in weight loss than exercise
Role of physical activity in weight loss for people with obesity remains modest but beneficial Exercise, particularly aerobic training, contributes…
Eating Smarter
Boiling hard tap water removes up to 90% of its microplastics
In a 2024 lab study, boiling hard tap water for five minutes removed up to 90% of the nano- and microplastics floating in it by trapping them in limescale. In soft water, boiling removed about 25%.
UCL doctor says ultra-processed food makers act like Big Tobacco
UCL's Chris van Tulleken says ultra-processed food makers use Big Tobacco tactics to sell addictive food, especially to children. Tobacco firms did own major US food brands, whose foods were more often hyper-palatable, but food addiction is not yet an official diagnosis.
Ultra-processed foods trigger addiction-like behavior in one in seven adults
A broad review of 281 studies from 36 countries concludes that some ultra-processed foods (UPFs), such as soft drinks, ice-cream…
An 8-week diet and lifestyle plan cut men’s DNA age by 3 years
In a 2021 pilot trial of 43 men aged 50 to 72, eight weeks of vegetables, exercise, sleep, and relaxation lowered a DNA-based age score by 3.23 years versus controls. The trial was small and funded by a supplement maker.
Scientists defending ultra-processed foods linked to industry funding
Scientists on a panel defending ultra-processed foods have been found to have ties to food industry companies. This revelation raises…
A 2min walk after eating helps prevent blood sugar spikes
Taking just a couple of minutes to stroll after a meal can noticeably soften the rise and fall of blood…
Nutrition Science
Carbonated drinks satisfy because the mouth turns CO2 into acid
An enzyme in the mouth turns the CO2 in carbonated drinks into acid, which triggers pain nerves and sour-taste cells. Bubbles add to the sting, and in thirsty adults fizzy water quenched thirst better than still water.
A researcher wants tobacco-style health warnings on ultra-processed food packaging
A leading scientist calls for tobacco-style warning labels on ultra-processed foods due to their harmful health effects. These foods, linked…
Where the world gets its protein: a country-by-country look
An analysis of global protein consumption shows distinct regional differences in dietary habits. In wealthier nations, people primarily consume animal-based…
For older adults, very long daily fasts were linked to higher heart death risk
Time restricted eating means limiting food to a set daily window, for example eating within 8 to 12 hours and…
Intermittent Fasting may raise heart-disease death risk
Intermittent fasting, better known as time-restricted eating, asks people to eat all their food inside a fixed daily window. A…
Intermittent fasting shifted brain activity and gut bacteria
In a 2023 Chinese study of 25 adults with obesity, two months of intermittent fasting came with weight loss, lower activity in brain areas tied to eating, and gut bacteria shifts that tracked them. No comparison group was used.