Ultra-processed foods could speed up brain aging
Convenient, tasty, and long-lasting—ultra-processed foods seem to offer a solution to our fast-paced lives.
However, emerging research suggests that the long-term costs to our health...
How dairy vs plant-based foods affect influence your tooth health
You diligently brush your teeth, floss, and even use mouthwash, but have you ever considered how your diet affects your dental health?
Research suggests that...
Is diet soda safe? New research raises questions about artificial sweeteners
You've probably heard about aspartame, the artificial sweetener that's in many diet sodas, sugar-free gums, and other "low-cal" products.
Well, a health agency connected to...
Ultra-processed foods can be part of healthy diets
A new study led by ARS Research Nutritionist Julie Hess challenges the prevailing notion that ultra-processed foods are inherently detrimental to health.
According to the...
Sweet stuff: how sugars and sweeteners affect your health
Most of us love sweet foods and drinks. But after that short burst of sweetness, you may worry about how sweets affect your waistline...
The no-fuss guide to eating right against metabolic syndrome
Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of conditions that can occur together, increasing your risk of heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes.
If you're dealing...
How to limit fat and sugar in your diet
Remember that a calorie is always a calorie whether it comes from fat or carbohydrate. Reducing fat and saturated fat in your family's diet...
How to eat smart to keep obesity at bay
Obesity is more than just a number on the scale; it's a growing health issue that affects millions of people.
Being overweight can lead to...
Digging into vitamin D: all about the “sunshine” vitamin
Getting enough vitamins and minerals is important for your health, and there’s a long list of essential ones. Vitamin D is one you may...
How foods can affect your colon cancer risk
We all know that what we eat plays a big role in our health. But did you know it can even affect your risk...