Experts question keto diet for long-term weight loss and health
The popular keto diet—which emphasizes eating minimal carbohydrates and high amounts of fat—has been shown to promote short-term weight loss, but some experts question whether it’s a good long-term option.
Evaluating the evidence for limiting red meat consumption
Most current dietary guidelines recommend relatively low consumption of red and processed meats and a high intake of minimally processed plant-based foods for the prevention of cancer, diabetes, and other chronic diseases. Yet a research group called the…
Traditional diets offer healthy, sustainable inspiration
Current diets high in red meat and sugary, processed foods are harming the planet’s resources. Looking to diets of the past can offer hope and inspiration.
Healthy low-carbohydrate and low-fat diets may reduce risk of premature death
When eating a low-carbohydrate or low-fat diet choosing healthy foods is key to reducing the risk of premature death.
Following healthy lifestyle habits at middle age may increase years lived free of chronic diseases
Maintaining five healthy habits at middle-age may increase years lived free of type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and cancer.
Poor diets linked to $50 billion in U.S. health care costs
Unhealthy diets account for almost 20% of U.S. health care costs from heart disease, stroke, and diabetes.
Plant-based meat substitutes can be ‘transitional foods’ on path to healthier diet
It’s not clear whether imitation-meat products made from highly processed ingredients provide the same health benefits as other plant-based foods.
New SNAP rule likely to increase food insecurity
The Trump administration has finalized a rule tightening work requirements for SNAP.
Milk not necessary for adults, can be good option for kids
Milk can be a convenient way to ensure that they get adequate nutrients as they grow, but adults don't need it.
Building better global food systems
The 10th annual Nutrition and Global Health Symposium focused on the challenges of building better global food systems to meet local needs.
