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.
Research just keeps on showing us that nuts are absolutely critical for our health. In this case, recent research points to a connection between walnuts and cognition. So, not only do walnuts look like brains – they might be good for the brain as well.
Blueberries are well-known as an antioxidant and even a superfood. But, there is some evidence that milk might just screw all of that up.
Fish oil might not seem like the most logical approach for treating depression, but it is a good example of the benefits that omega-3 fatty acids offer.
Processed food is a great convenience, but at what cost? Researchers had a look into processed food and the added sugars within it to see what implications this has for our health and well-being.
Coffee has all sorts of impacts on our body, but what about our liver? Does coffee affect it and is the impact of coffee positive or negative?