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America's new food pyramid—what's changed and why?

The US has unveiled a controversial new food pyramid that's causing a stir among nutrition experts. It represents the latest Dietary Guidelines for Americans—advice on what types and quantities of food and drink make up a ...

Why strict diets are a bad idea for long-term weight loss

Those hoping to lose weight this year might be tempted to try to a diet challenge in the hopes of kick-starting their weight loss. But while we might think these kinds of short-term, restrictive diets will help give our waistlines ...

What are prebiotics and probiotics?

The human gastrointestinal tract houses roughly 100 trillion microorganisms (good bacteria). These microorganisms make up what's called the gut microbiome.

What's the deal with ... banana water?

If a can of coconut water and a banana smoothie had a baby, it might be banana water. The latest plant-based hydration beverage on the market is being touted as "the peel good beverage" that offers "a bunch of nutrients." ...

Nutritional imbalance detected on school lunch menus

The Microfluidics & BIOMICS Cluster, the Neuropsychopharmacology group and Biobizkaia conducted a study to assess school canteen meals. They concluded that the food served to the children does not fully comply with nutritional ...

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