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Refined Grains May Increase the Risk for Cardiovascular Diseases and Affect the Diet-Mental Health Relationship

As technological advances revolutionized agriculture and food science, foods are now processed at industrial scales and supplied in abundance to meet global demands. However, changes in food production have led to the creation of items that are now consumed in...

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Eating Fermented Foods with Live Microbes May Improve Dietary Health

Fermented foods—like kimchi and yogurt—and probiotic supplements have been associated with improved metabolic health and, consequently, stronger immunity and reduced risk against various cancers (Savaiano et al., 2021; Wastyk et al., 2021). What these foods and supplements have in common...

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Sleeping Less Increases the Risk of Obesity and Negatively Influences the Diet-Behavior Relationship Within Nutritional Psychology

Adolescents often work strategically around their school schedules to allocate their time across studying, extracurriculars, and social activities to achieve a sense of freedom in an otherwise rigid structure. However, a compromise almost always has to be made in order...

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Whole Food Dietary Interventions to Improve Depression Symptoms

Depression is a debilitating mental illness that often manifests with physical symptoms such as fatigue and cognitive impairments. Globally, it is a prevalent disability that can be treated through a combination of evidence-based therapies and medications. While these are viable...

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How did the COVID-19 Pandemic Influence the Diet Mental Health Relationship in 5,000 Households?

The COVID-19 pandemic has been devastating across many aspects of life. From health concerns to financial insecurities, many have endured the challenging circumstances imposed by social distancing and public health measures aimed to contain contagious outbreaks.  Throughout the pandemic, changes...