Nutrition

What should you eat first on your plate? New study reveals the answer

The real trick may not lie in what's on your plate, but in the order you reach for each bite.

How eating dark chocolate every day may affect your heart, blood pressure and brain

A daily square after dinner feels like a guilty pleasure, but the research behind that small habit tells a more interesting story.

How eating oats every day could quietly lower your LDL cholesterol

A small daily amount of one everyday grain carries a rare regulator's stamp of approval, and newer trials keep backing it up.

Berries, poultry and 2.5 extra years: What the MIND diet may do to your brain

The eating plan is a hybrid of two famous diets, and two of its foods did most of the work in a long new follow-up.

How daily blueberries could help a crucial type of early memory decline

Researchers pooled nine clinical trials, and the benefit landed on one memory type while leaving three others alone.

What should you eat first on your plate? New study reveals the answer

The real trick may not lie in what's on your plate, but in the order you reach for each bite.

How eating dark chocolate every day may affect your heart, blood pressure and brain

A daily square after dinner feels like a guilty pleasure, but the research behind that small habit tells a more interesting story.

How eating oats every day could quietly lower your LDL cholesterol

A small daily amount of one everyday grain carries a rare regulator's stamp of approval, and newer trials keep backing it up.

Berries, poultry and 2.5 extra years: What the MIND diet may do to your brain

The eating plan is a hybrid of two famous diets, and two of its foods did most of the work in a long new follow-up.

New study: Chemicals found in bottled water

Bottled water is often perceived as a safe and clean alternative to tap water. New research, however, suggests that it may contain chemical substances about which there is still limited knowledge.

Are you getting enough fibre in your diet? Here’s how

Many people believe they eat a healthy diet, yet an essential part of their daily nutrition may be missing.

Why most people do not need a magnesium supplement

Magnesium is often highlighted as important for the body. However, the vast majority of people do not need to take a supplement.

When to take common vitamins and minerals for better absorption

Nutrition experts say that taking certain vitamins at the wrong time of day can reduce absorption and trigger unwanted side effects.

These beverages may help lower cholesterol levels

Cholesterol is often associated with fatty foods and medication. However, research suggests that certain beverages may also help.

Lamb intake linked to changes in cholesterol and blood pressure

Nutrition experts say it’s not just what you eat, but how often and how it’s prepared, that determines whether foods like lamb affect heart health.