Obesity is a serious health concern. In both children and adults, it may increase the risk of several chronic diseases, such as type 2 diabetes and heart disease. For successful …
Not all dairy fat is equal. Sometimes the fat is enclosed in a layer called the milk fat globule membrane (MFGM), composed of phospholipids and protein. The presence of MFGM …
Type 2 diabetes is a common condition characterized by high levels of blood sugar, usually due to insulin resistance. The treatment of type 2 diabetes involves medication, but lifestyle …
Besides storing fat, the body has several methods to survive periods of food shortage and starvation. One of them is called adaptive thermogenesis, sometimes referred to as “starvation mode”. …
This is an overview of everything new and interesting that happened in nutrition science in the past week, from last Friday until today. Past Week in Nutrition Science (Feb …
Eating a variety of fruits and vegetables has been associated with improved health and a reduced risk of chronic disease. The current Dietary Guidelines for Americans even recommend them …
