It’s been more than 60 years since the cartoon hero Popeye debuted. Since then, the beloved sailor’s favorite dish — spinach — has gained a lot of fans. The average American today eats about 1.5 pounds of this leafy green vegetable every year. “Spinach is one of the most nutritious foods you can eat,” says…

Can’t live without chocolates but not sure which is better for your health: dark chocolate vs milk chocolate? Here’s what you need to know about these chocolates to help you make a decision. Chocolate is not only celebrated for its luxurious taste but the many health benefits it offers. But are all types of chocolate…

What is the blue zone diet?Does science back the blue zone diet?What do clinicians and dieticians have to say about the blue zone diet?References Further reading A person’s health and longevity are directly impacted by the food they eat and the nutritional value the food contains. Diets play a pivotal role in governing and improving one’s…

Ben Villarreal JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Switching from an unhealthy diet and sedentary lifestyle to healthy eating and exercise can be daunting. In this expert alert, Juan Cardenas Rosales, M.D., an internal medicine physician and medical director of the international medicine practice at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida, shares small steps and one big one that…

In a recent study published in Nutrients, researchers assessed the association between diet and health outcomes among United Kingdom Biobank (UKBB) participants. Study: Associations of Diet with Health Outcomes in the UK Biobank: A Systematic Review. Image Credit: Yulia Furman/Shutterstock/com Background Diet is crucial in preventing and controlling chronic diseases, with dietary patterns associated with cardiovascular diseases…

Amaranth flour is a great option for those looking for gluten-free flours. Here are the best amaranth flour you can add to your diet. If you are looking for gluten-free flour alternatives, you may already be aware of some of the most popular ones, such as almond flour, coconut flour, and rice flour. These flours…

You’re probably familiar with the myriad benefits of the Mediterranean diet: reduced inflammation, healthy brain aging, and more. But the similar Atlantic diet offers its own advantages, according to a new study conducted in Spain. Researchers at the University of Santiago de Compostela discovered a link between the Atlantic diet and a reduced risk of…

February is American Heart Month, but heart health is important all year round. Elizabeth Jackson, M.D., a cardiologist at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Cardiovascular Institute, says making small lifestyle changes can reduce the risk of heart disease and the use of medications to regulate health. A healthy lifestyle is about making small changes…

Purdue University’s Consumer Food Insights Report The latest Consumer Food Insights Report from Purdue University’s Center for Food Demand Analysis and Sustainability provides an in-depth snapshot of consumers’ diet-related plans for 2024. According to the report, there was a significant increase in the number of consumers making food or nutrition-related New Year’s resolutions in 2024…

Food or nutrition-related New Year’s resolutions were more popular among consumers going into 2024 compared to last year, according to the January Consumer Food Insights Report. This year 25% of consumers responded “yes” when asked if they had any food or nutrition-related New Year’s resolutions, up 6 percentage points from the response to the same question last…