Eating whole grains can prevent type 2 diabetes

Adding whole grains — such as rye, oats, maize, and corn — to your daily diet can significantly lower your risk of type 2 diabetes, a new study finds.

Exotic fruit may help fight obesity

An Amazonian fruit called camu camu may offer a new way to tackle obesity. Rich in phytochemicals, the fruit may also benefit the microbiome.

How do you kill food cravings?

Resisting the urge to eat can be difficult, especially when a person is following a new diet or trying to cut out certain foods. Carbohydrates and sugars can be particularly hard to resist because they release serotonin in the brain. However, several strategies can help to stop cravings

Mediterranean diet shown to prolong seniors’ lives

An Italian study of thousands of people aged 65 and older finds that adherence to a Mediterranean diet is linked to lower risk of premature death.

Can simply changing your meal times help you lose more weight?

A new study looks at how shifting breakfast and dinner times can impact a person’s weight loss efforts. Moderate changes may help, it finds.

Letter from the Editor: Lucky number seven

Ever wondered what it’s like to work in the MNT editorial office? Managing Editor Honor Whiteman sheds some light in this month’s letter.

Anti-inflammatory meal plan: 26 recipes to try

For people with chronic inflammatory conditions, diet can have a powerful effect. Certain foods can help to reduce joint pain, stiffness, and other symptoms.

Dairy consumption guidelines ‘should be revised’

Apart from milk, dairy foods likely protect against premature death from all causes and from cerebrovascular causes, according to newly presented research.

Just 5–10 percent weight loss has surprising health benefits

A new study shows the cardiometabolic benefits of losing just 5 percent of one’s body weight. For those who lose more, the benefits are even greater.

What is the difference between wild and farmed salmon?

Salmon is a high-protein food that is rich in omega-3 fatty acids. Farmed salmon contains different levels of nutrients to wild salmon, including calories, fat content, and vitamin levels. Wild and farmed salmon also vary in color

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