Nutrition is an ever-changing field, as researchers continually discover new information and alter what we know about certain topics. It will never be possible to cover all of the new research because papers are constantly being published.
However, the posts in this category offer an introduction to key pieces of recent research. The themes of the research studies vary widely and include topics of nutrition, weight loss and behavior. In each post, I offer details about a particular study, the implications of that study and discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the research.
Caffeine is a common choice for many people and we know it has effects on the body. But, what’s the relationship between caffeine and weight loss? Could caffeine make it easier to lose weight and actually keep it off?
At this point in time, the health benefits of coffee are well established. Nevertheless, the potential connection between coffee and skin cancer risk may come as a surprise to some.
If you suffer from arthritis, some research suggests that ginger supplements may be a surprising source of support. In this post, we’re taking a look at that research and what it suggests about ginger and arthritis.
Numerous research studies have linked the compounds in chocolate to health benefits, which offers some justification for those of us that love chocolate. But, researchers also think that a cocoa extract supplement may offer more health benefits, with fewer calories.
The Mediterranean diet has a long history of being good for health but recent research suggests that these benefits may extend to cognition too. This post takes a look at that research and its implications.