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.
Pasta often gets a bad name, especially with the current focus on decreasing carbs. Yet, how bad is pasta for health and for weight loss? Well, one recent study suggests that pasta isn’t actually as bad as you might assume.
In the past, coffee consumption has been connected to increased life length and a decreased risk of death. This post examines one research study that takes that perspective one step further and looks at the implications of coffee consumption for people who have had a heart attack.
Tart cherry supplements are an alternative way to get tart cherries into your diet but how good are they really? This recent research study took an in-depth look at the implications of tart cherry supplements for muscle soreness and recovery after intense exercise.
To some degree or another, most of us consume sugar on a regular basis, yet that pattern may be harming our brains. This recent research highlights the biological mechanism behind this issue but also has a potential solution to share.
We’ve all heard about the health benefits that olive oil is supposed to offer. But, are those benefits just speculation or is there science to back them up?