This article explores the intersection between drinking and nutrition to reveal how alcohol-induced malnutrition can perpetuate a cycle of craving and relapse.

A healthy diet is one mostly made up of foods high in the nutrients the body needs to function, like vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, which are consistently linked to better heart function, ...

Written by Registered Dietitian, Sean Soderman, Womack Army Medical Center. FORT BRAGG, N.C--As we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of National Nutrition Month, remembering to ‘Fuel for the Future’ is a ...

What are anti-nutrients, and should you build your diet around avoiding them? Have you ever heard advice that tells you to pair black pepper and turmeric to get the most out of your curcumin? If so, ...

Soaking is proven to reduce or control natural compounds known as anti-nutrients, such as phytic acid, tannins, and enzyme inhibitors, which are said to hinder digestion and nutrient absorption. The ...

A risky but often lifesaving surgery that removes damaged parts of the small intestine can leave patients facing a new threat: serious liver damage with no available treatment. Now, scientists have ...

Confused whether you should drink a glass of juice or smoothie? Well, it depends on your age and nutritional needs. A ...

Cooked and raw spinach are both nutritious—but cooking changes the nutrient profile. Learn how cooking affects vitamins, ...

Eating a balanced diet is only part of the equation for good health. Another equally important factor is the ability of the body to absorb the nutrients from what we consume. Even healthy foods may ...

To most people, calorie absorption is the North Star of nutrition: a rigid quantity assigned to each and every food that never wavers or changes. Two individuals who eat the exact same thing in the ...