Good nutrition can contribute to keeping COVID-19 and other diseases away
Many of us don't get an adequate amount of nutrients.
Sept. 17, 2020 • ~7 min
To reduce world hunger, governments need to think beyond making food cheap
A new UN report shows that hunger and food insecurity are rising worldwide. The COVID-19 pandemic is adding to this trend, but is not the major driver.
July 17, 2020 • ~7 min
Duckweed is an incredible, radiation-fighting astronaut food – and by changing how it is grown, we made it better
Duckweed is the perfect space food: small, fast-growing and nutritious. By studying how light levels changed the production of radiation-fighting antioxidants, researchers made it even better.
July 14, 2020 • ~6 min
Fast food is comforting, but in low-income areas it crowds out fresher options
Fast-food restaurants can be comforting places, but when they saturate communities, they crowd out healthy food sources and leave residents less nourished.
June 29, 2020 • ~9 min
Healthier food can contain more contaminants – but there's a simple way to stay safe
A new study shows high-fibre brown rice also contains more arsenic than white rice – so which is better for you?
June 17, 2020 • ~7 min
Brown, white and beige: understanding your body's different fat cells could help with weight loss
We all have white and brown fat cells – but recent research shows there's a third type, called "beige" cells.
May 18, 2020 • ~6 min
Is seltzer water healthy?
Bubbly waters are becoming increasingly popular. While these carbonated, sometimes flavored beverages might cause slight harm to teeth, they are far better than soda. They might even be good for you.
May 7, 2020 • ~6 min
Fuller for longer? How appetite research is used – and misused
Often focus on research concentrates on reducing and suppressing appetite, but it is important to support those who need to increase their appetite to avoid malnutrition.
April 1, 2020 • ~6 min
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