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Lack of protein in the foods served at aged care centres increases risk of malnutrition. Research shows that improving the menu has pay offs

High dietary intake of animal products, processed foods, alcohol and sugar, support a gut microbiome that encourages inflammation

A new study shows sugar intake in childhood leads to learning and memory issues in adulthood

Older Americans grappling with health/cognitive declines and food insecurity

Another study demonstrating diet's effects on workplace performance and behavior

Eating highly processed foods could be associated with weight gain finds a new study

Emotional eaters had a stronger appetite response and found food to be more pleasant when experiencing negative emotions compared to when they felt neutral emotions

Stress and restrained eating are associated with emotional eating

A new study says the next generation of 'health conscious' products should focus on food texture to enhance the feeling of being full

Canadians between the ages of 45 and 85, were less likely to exhibit PTSD if they consumed two-three fiber sources daily

New research suggests two factors closely linked with diet may be strong predictors of which children develop serious mental illness

What's the link between high sugar intake and an increased risk of developing common mental disorders in men?

Does diet play a role in regulating our fight or flight (stress) response?

The correlation between the gut microbiota and neurodegenerative disorders characteristic of Alzheimer's disease is established

New research on the role for fructose (a component of sugar) and uric acid (a fructose metabolite) in behavioral disorders

An intervention of exercise and nutritional supplementation resulted improvements in many levels of cognitive functioning in airmen

This Nutritionist is an expert in helping people plan quick and simple healthy meals and learning how to do so affordably

Dietary flavonoids from berries, apples, and other plant-based foods help protect against Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia

New research finds that increasing fruit and vegetable consumption may improve psychological well-being in as little as 2 weeks

Giving nutritional supplements to young children in low income countries for around 6 months could improve their brain (cognitive) health

Healthy eating is associated with better self-esteem and fewer emotional and peer problems

The greatest benefits come from eating 10 servings of fruits and veggies (FV) a day

Can fruits and veggies help offset the negative psychological impacts of divorce? Of unemployment?

People living in low-income households can afford to eat healthily.

A quick primer on the cognitive, addictive and mood effects of sugar

Evidence for a positive correlation between sugar and cancer, which may have far-reaching impacts on diets for cancer patients

Eating junk food can alter your brain's ability to help you regulate your junk food intake

This research study assesses self-reported food consumption in a sample of Italians during the COVID-19 quarantine

This review speculates the importance of nutrition as a mitigation strategy to support immune function amid COVID-19

More evidence that eating a healthy diet can help reduce symptoms of depression

What we eat can affect the outcome of chemotherapy because of ripple effects that begin in our gut

People who eat lots of ultra-processed foods are more likely to develop heart disease and to die sooner than those who stick with foods in their original form, two large studies conclude.

Can nutrition affect your mental health? A growing research literature suggests the answer could be yes

Fructose and sucrose can make it all the way to the colon, where they spell a sugary death sentence for beneficial bacteria

Researchers have found another good reason to eat vegetables

A high-carb diet and is associated high blood sugar is associated with cognitive decline

Psychological and behavioral therapies may be effective non-drug treatments for reducing disease-causing inflammation in the body

The first clinical trial of probiotics in bipolar disorder is out, and the results look promising

Unhealthy food seems to make the body's defenses more aggressive in the long term.

There are at least three key ways that high-sugar diets can contribute to mood, concentration, and energy problems

The variety of genes in gut bacteria is greater than 100 times the quantity of the human genome.

A study examining the impact of the Western diet and lifestyle on our immune function

Both what we eat—and how we eat it—directly influence our mental health, according to growing research

Nutritional psychiatrists counsel patients on how better eating may be another tool in helping to ease depression and anxiety and may lead to better mental health.

Aim to fill your plate with fruit, dairy, poultry, fish, and vegetables—instead of processed and fried foods—research suggests...

Frozen veggies line the freezers from top to bottom at the grocery store. But with many myths floating around today discrediting frozen...

Recent research has shown that the gut microbiome plays an essential role in the body’s immune response to infection and in maintaining overall health

Healthy eating is especially important for keeping your immune system in top condition. Here are some steps you can take to eat healthy in the times of COVID

Both what we eat—and how we eat it—directly influence our mental health

Drinking plain water is associated with decreased risk of depression and anxiety in adults: results from a large cross-sectional study

People in almost every region of the world could benefit from rebalancing their diets to eat optimal amounts of various foods and nutrients

Dark chocolate lowers the risk of depression, according to a cross‐sectional survey of over 13,000 US adults

The evolution of dietary and hygienic habits in Western countries is associated with a decrease in the bacteria that help in digestion.

Diet is an important risk factor for cancer that is amenable to intervention.