Nutrition(Page 2)

The state of the science of what you put in your mouth, from debunking diet myths to examining food's connections to health.

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a slice of jelly toast faced down on the floor

Is the five-second rule true? Don’t push your luck. Is the five-second rule true? Don’t push your luck.

By Clarissa Brincat

Each individual strand is too narrow to be clearly captured by any form of visible light camera or microscope.

Behold the world’s thinnest spaghetti Behold the world’s thinnest spaghetti

By Laura Baisas

Studying WWII-era rationing shows that sugar is dangerous even in utero Studying WWII-era rationing shows that sugar is dangerous even in utero

By Lauren Leffer

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) says the first illness linked to the contaminated Quarter Pounders was reported in September.

Why McDonald’s E. coli outbreak could be a sign of more to come Why McDonald’s E. coli outbreak could be a sign of more to come

By Mack DeGeurin

cut oranges, grapefruits, limes, and lemon together in a group

Yes, you can still get scurvy Yes, you can still get scurvy

By Laura Baisas

a close up of four pieces of sliced bread

Our love of delicious carbs may go back 800,000 years Our love of delicious carbs may go back 800,000 years

By Laura Baisas

a whale surfaces next to a large fishing trawler

Whales need krill to survive. We want it for supplements. Whales need krill to survive. We want it for supplements.

By Laura Baisas

several loaves of golden rustic looking bread on a table

How farming helped humans evolve to get more energy from carbs How farming helped humans evolve to get more energy from carbs

By Laura Baisas

pile of baked goods

How food affects our mental health How food affects our mental health

By Mary Scourboutakos / The Conversation

stages of a plant's development

Yes, plants go through ‘puberty’ Yes, plants go through ‘puberty’

By Laura Baisas

a bunch of yellow bananas

Bananas are at risk of extinction, but scientists have a plan Bananas are at risk of extinction, but scientists have a plan

By Laura Baisas

Pouring cooking oil from bottle into frying pan, closeup

What science actually says about seed oils What science actually says about seed oils

By Lauren Leffer

European Space Agency astronaut Luca Parmitano, Expedition 36 flight engineer, is pictured near food packages floating freely in the Unity node of the International Space Station.

Why food tastes more bland in space Why food tastes more bland in space

A lineup of the best electrolyte drink mixes stitched together

The best electrolyte drinks, according to experts The best electrolyte drinks, according to experts

By Ashley Hubbard, Amanda Reed

Fresh Fruit and Vegetables being shot as they submerged under water. So fresh and delicious. This idea can also be use to show washing food before being process further.

How to properly wash fruits and vegetables How to properly wash fruits and vegetables

By Debbie Wolfe

Orange juice with spoon of collagen

Does drinking collagen actually do anything? We asked experts. Does drinking collagen actually do anything? We asked experts.

beer being poured from a tap

How recycled beer yeast can remove lead from water How recycled beer yeast can remove lead from water

From toxic fungus to soy sauce superstar

From toxic fungus to soy sauce superstar From toxic fungus to soy sauce superstar

By Rachel Ehrenberg / Knowable Magazine

white cow's milk on a grocery store shelf

Bird flu virus traces detected in 1 in 5 pasteurized cow milk samples Bird flu virus traces detected in 1 in 5 pasteurized cow milk samples

By Laura Baisas

An ice cream sandwich made between two cookies with sprinkles on the outside close-up

Amazon has a bulk snack sale going on just in time for 4/20 Amazon has a bulk snack sale going on just in time for 4/20

By Stan Horaczek

shelled and unshelled peanuts on a table

After 100 years, new guidelines propose rules for common food allergy treatment After 100 years, new guidelines propose rules for common food allergy treatment

By Laura Baisas

Sir Ernest Shackleton's ship the Nimrod, among the ice in McMurdo's Sound, Antarctica.

Cracking open a 117-year-old Antarctic milk time capsule Cracking open a 117-year-old Antarctic milk time capsule

By Laura Baisas

Pigs in sty at factory farm

Gene-edited pigs immune to deadly virus could arrive on farms by next year Gene-edited pigs immune to deadly virus could arrive on farms by next year

Pink lab-grown beef rice in white bowl

Scientists swear their lab-grown ‘beef rice’ tastes ‘pleasant’ Scientists swear their lab-grown ‘beef rice’ tastes ‘pleasant’

Industrially processed foodstuffs that are engineered to be highly palatable are doing our health no good, researchers say.

What can we do about ultraprocessed foods? What can we do about ultraprocessed foods?

By Alice Callahan/Knowable Magazine

The best vegan protein powders composited

The best vegan protein powder, tested and reviewed by experts The best vegan protein powder, tested and reviewed by experts

Green rhodopsin proteins inside the blue cell walls help these yeast grow faster when exposed to light.

This yeast loves light This yeast loves light

By Laura Baisas

Morel mushrooms growing in a greenhouse in central China's Hubei Province. The mushrooms have long brown caps and white stems.

Mysterious morel mushrooms at center of food poisoning outbreak Mysterious morel mushrooms at center of food poisoning outbreak

By Keely Larson / KFF Health News

Finely ground bits of coffee come out of a red coffee grinder.

Chemists and volcanologists want you to make a better espresso Chemists and volcanologists want you to make a better espresso

By Laura Baisas

Multiple cows standing in an industrial barn.

What would happen if everyone stopped eating meat tomorrow? What would happen if everyone stopped eating meat tomorrow?

By Max Graham/Grist

A man with his head in his hands.

Why does red wine cause headaches? It may be flavanol’s fault Why does red wine cause headaches? It may be flavanol’s fault

By Laura Baisas

Hot dogs at the grocery store without meat warning labels

Graphic warning labels might convince people to eat less meat Graphic warning labels might convince people to eat less meat

A black and white cat with a large mid-section sits on a kitchen floor.

Overfeeding cats will mess with their guts and poop Overfeeding cats will mess with their guts and poop

By Laura Baisas

A steak with kelp on top is plated by a chef holding a sauce pan.

This sea-to-farm-to-table restaurant wants kelp to catch on This sea-to-farm-to-table restaurant wants kelp to catch on

By Laura Baisas

Some popular Halloween candies will have to change their recipes soon

Some popular Halloween candies will have to change their recipes soon Some popular Halloween candies will have to change their recipes soon

By Annie Sciacca / KFF Health News

Does chicken soup really help when you’re sick?

Does chicken soup really help when you’re sick? Does chicken soup really help when you’re sick?

By Colby Teeman / The Conversation

A yellow-ish pepper named Pepper X sits on a crystal dish. Pepper X is the new hottest chili pepper in the world. It was crossbreed with Carolina Reaper and a mystery pepper.

The world’s hottest chili pepper is worse than bear spray The world’s hottest chili pepper is worse than bear spray

By Laura Baisas

Two loaves of rustic sourdough bread on a wooden counter.

Why no two sourdoughs are exactly the same Why no two sourdoughs are exactly the same

By Laura Baisas

Eating spicy food probably won’t hurt you in the long run

Eating spicy food probably won’t hurt you in the long run Eating spicy food probably won’t hurt you in the long run

By Paul D. Terry/The Conversation

Sweet potato, brown eggs, and corn in a husk on a stove. Traces of sweet potato, peanut, chili peppers, papaya, and more were found in coprolite samples from Puerto Rico.

Mummified poop reveals a diverse ancient Caribbean diet Mummified poop reveals a diverse ancient Caribbean diet

By Laura Baisas

Person cooking whole pumpkin and roasting pumpkin seeds to get pumpkin health benefits

Why you should be eating more pumpkin this fall Why you should be eating more pumpkin this fall

By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira

What can we do about ultraprocessed foods?

What can we do about ultraprocessed foods? What can we do about ultraprocessed foods?

By Alice Callahan/Knowable Magazine

A row of organic orange carrots with their green stems still attached on a table.

How carrots get their trademark orange color How carrots get their trademark orange color

By Laura Baisas

A lineup of the best smart scales

The best smart scales The best smart scales

By Terri Williams

A woman sitting in her living room looking at her smartphone while sitting on her yoga mat.

The best workout apps for all kinds of exercise The best workout apps for all kinds of exercise

By Stacey L. Nash

Revo Foods 3D-printed salmon

The world’s first 3D-printed salmon is hitting store shelves, and it looks kind of good The world’s first 3D-printed salmon is hitting store shelves, and it looks kind of good

Turmeric may help stomach aches, study shows

Turmeric may help stomach aches, study shows Turmeric may help stomach aches, study shows

By Sara Kiley Watson

Shiny fish oil capsules laid out on a table. Fish oil contains two omega-3 fatty acids called EPA and DHA. These acids are all found in flax seeds, walnuts, and fatty fish such as salmon.

Fish oil supplements might still not be as good as the real thing Fish oil supplements might still not be as good as the real thing

By Laura Baisas

A woman holds a red smoothie in a glass with a handle on it and a stainless steel straw sticking out. A group of ‘forever chemicals’ commonly called PFAS were not detected on the stainless steel straws in this study, but were on 18 out of 20 brands of paper straws.

‘Forever chemicals’ detected in paper and plastic straws ‘Forever chemicals’ detected in paper and plastic straws

By Laura Baisas

January AI helps you keep tabs on your blood sugar all day.

January AI glucose monitor review: A pricey but effective approach to fine-tune your diet January AI glucose monitor review: A pricey but effective approach to fine-tune your diet

By Jen McCaffery

3D printed fake calamari ring on tin foil

3D-printed vegan calamari rings could be next on the menu 3D-printed vegan calamari rings could be next on the menu

Red kombucha tea in a bottle and glass on white background

Kombucha’s health benefits may go beyond our guts Kombucha’s health benefits may go beyond our guts

By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira

A woman holds an alcoholic drink in a bar.

Deaths related to excessive alcohol consumption rise in recent years—especially for women Deaths related to excessive alcohol consumption rise in recent years—especially for women

By Laura Baisas

A group of colorful spices on a wooden table with a mortar and pestle.

Leftovers of a 2,000-year-old curry discovered on stone cooking tools Leftovers of a 2,000-year-old curry discovered on stone cooking tools

By Laura Baisas

turmeric at spice market

For decades, turmeric’s ultra-golden glow had a deadly secret For decades, turmeric’s ultra-golden glow had a deadly secret

By Wudan Yan/Undark

High fiber foods, including coconuts, Brussel sprouts, squash, and spinach on a wooden table.

Chronic constipation could be a sign of a worsening health condition Chronic constipation could be a sign of a worsening health condition

By Laura Baisas

Multiple boxes of Diet Coke on a store shelf.

WHO categorizes aspartame as a possible carcinogen—but don’t panic WHO categorizes aspartame as a possible carcinogen—but don’t panic

By Laura Baisas

Kidney beans black beans, corn, and tomatoes can all increase your daily fiber intake

Up your daily fiber intake for a happy microbiome Up your daily fiber intake for a happy microbiome

By Claire Maldarelli

Six scoops of different ice creams on a white background. Which to choose?

Here’s the scoop on how to choose a healthy ice cream Here’s the scoop on how to choose a healthy ice cream

By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira

A white cooler sitting in the sun on a concrete sidewalk by a large body of water.

The scientifically best way to pack a cooler The scientifically best way to pack a cooler

By John Kennedy

Pouring a cup of hot coffee into a mug.

The ‘experience’ of a cup of coffee may be just as stimulating as its caffeine The ‘experience’ of a cup of coffee may be just as stimulating as its caffeine

By Laura Baisas

brown protein powder in a silver spoon

The best protein powders The best protein powders

By Jackson Cooper

Close up of GOOD Meat lab-grown chicken on table

Lab-grown chicken is now USDA approved—if you can afford it Lab-grown chicken is now USDA approved—if you can afford it

An eating disorder chatbot that gave harmful advice was taken offline. Now it’s coming back.

An eating disorder chatbot that gave harmful advice was taken offline. Now it’s coming back. An eating disorder chatbot that gave harmful advice was taken offline. Now it’s coming back.

By Kate Wells/KFF Health News