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.
There is a lot of advice about how much you should be getting of different vitamins. But, as this recent research highlights, the topic is much more complex than it first appears and different vitamins can interact with one another to have unexpected effects.
Skipping breakfast always feels incredibly unhealthy, although perspectives vary. This recent study provides new insight into breakfast skipping for overweight or obese adolescents.
Drinking soda is a very common practice, but what does it do for health overall? This research study found some interesting information about the implications of soda.
This study found some interesting information about a possible connection between wine and cognitive performance. Sounds too good to be true, right?
Most research into nuts and health has left peanuts out of the mix entirely. But, this recent study has found some interesting information about whether peanuts are good for you.