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.
One recent study looked into the role that tart cherries (in the form of tart cherry juice concentrate) can have on blood pressure and heart disease risk. The study outcomes were interesting.
The idea of relieving stress is pretty appealing to most of us but there isn’t a simple way to go about it. Recent research suggests that dark chocolate may be something to consider, particularly in relation to the outcomes of stress on the body.
Picking the right food can make a huge difference in your overall health, particularly when it comes to aging. This makes it so important to understand the impact that food does have on your body.
Ginger offers significant health benefits, including the potential to fight cancer. But, what does the research actually have to say about this role of ginger?
It’s fairly easy to overlook muscles when it comes to body composition and so many people do. However, the body treats muscle differently than it treats fat and muscle may actually be much more important than you thought.