Thanksgiving sides are delicious and can be nutritious − here's the biochemistry of how to maximize the benefits
The turkey doesn’t have to be the star this Thanksgiving. Vegetable side dishes are packed with nutrients − depending on how you prepare them, they can help keep you energized this holiday season.
Nov. 17, 2023 • ~8 min
Does chicken soup really help when you're sick? A nutrition specialist explains what's behind the beloved comfort food
Grandma swore by it. Now science weighs in on the healing powers of chicken soup.
Oct. 20, 2023 • ~7 min
Do liposomes make food supplements more effective? A chemistry expert explains common myths about these products
Liposomes have been used to enhance the effectiveness of medicines for decades – but it doesn’t necessarily mean they will work in food supplements too.
Sept. 27, 2023 • ~8 min
Gut microbes are the community within you that you can't live without – how eating well can cultivate your microbial and social self
Nurturing your gut microbiome can go hand in hand with nurturing your social community, with health benefits all around.
Aug. 11, 2023 • ~9 min
Does an apple a day really keep the doctor away? A nutritionist explains the science behind 'functional' foods
Functional foods − which should not be confused with ‘superfoods’ − possess specific components that contribute to better health.
Aug. 10, 2023 • ~11 min
Yellow jerseys of the fireline: A day fighting wildfires can require as much endurance as riding the Tour de France
Twenty-five years of research show what it takes to fuel wildland firefighters through an average day, and the toll the long seasonal work takes on their bodies.
Aug. 8, 2023 • ~11 min
Fiber is your body's natural guide to weight management – rather than cutting carbs out of your diet, eat them in their original fiber packaging instead
Many processed foods strip carbs of their natural fibers. Eating foods with an ideal total carbohydrate-to-fiber ratio can help with weight management and improve overall health.
July 3, 2023 • ~8 min
AI could democratise nutritional advice, but safety and accuracy must come first
AI chatbots can make a major contribution but we need to consider people with allergies.
June 23, 2023 • ~8 min
Medicaid work requirements would leave more low-income people without health insurance – but this policy is unlikely to pass this time around
Adults insured by Medicaid who are 19 to 55 years old and don’t have children or other dependents would need to spend 80 hours a month doing paid work, job training or community service.
May 8, 2023 • ~9 min
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