Experts say very few people meet the recommended five portions of fruits and vegetables a day. For example, only 29 percent of British adults meet that target. But if you…

Starting your day with sugar can be just as harmful to your body as consuming coarse fiber. Nutritionists have highlighted common food choices that can lead to digestive issues and…

In Dr. Saurabh Sethi’s “blacklist,” overripe bananas top the list. They contain too much sugar and provide little nourishment for beneficial bacteria. According to Sethi, these bananas can be likened…

Even toddlers know that fruits are generally more beneficial than harmful. But in recent years, the vitamin-rich bounty of orchards has fallen out of favor. Many people who once filled…

British nutritionist Rob Hobson draws a clear connection between a food’s color and its health benefits. It sounds surprising, but his point is worth considering. For example, Hobson suggests swapping…

Sleep and diet are tightly linked — and a new study offers fresh insight into how. A team of Japanese researchers examined data from 4,825 individuals who used mobile apps…

Most adults worldwide don’t get enough fiber. Science Focus reports that experts think this shortfall may be contributing to high dementia rates. Researchers suggest that a lack of fiber accelerates…