Consumers should seek a variety of fiber sources to get the maximum health benefits

Consumers who get fiber from many sources — both naturally occurring and added in manufacturing — may benefit more than people who limit their intake to a single type, according to an expert.

Algae, quinoa, legumes top list of alternative protein choices

Algae is evolving as the next new alternative protein source consumers are anxious to bite into as an ingredient in crackers, snack bars, cereals and breads, according to an expert.

Eating wild, foraged mushrooms can result in liver failure or death because misidentification is common

Foraging and eating wild mushrooms can result in liver failure and even death because mistaking toxic mushrooms for edible varieties is common, illustrates a case published in CMAJ (Canadian…

CDC: Americans not eating enough fruits and vegetables

The CDC urge renewed efforts to boost consumer demand for fruits and vegetables following national survey that shows too many Americans are not consuming enough.

Documentation of hospital patients’ malnutrition helps maximize care and reimbursement

Nutrition support professionals who are well-versed in proper documentation of malnutrition diagnoses in hospital patients can help ensure that hospitals receive maximum funding for patient care…

Ancestral diets determine vulnerability to type 2 diabetes

The middle classes from developing countries are more susceptible than western Caucasians to obesity, type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease in today’s changing environment.

The rhythm cells must go by

Daily changes in human cellsFatty acids are important components of cell membranes.

Is milk bad for you?

Milk – some say it is good for you and highlight the benefits of its consumption for bone, brain and heart health, and others say it is bad – so which is correct? MNT finds out.