Nutrition & Dieting Articles

Being malnourished is "the new normal", according to the 2016 Global Nutrition Report, in no small measure due to rapidly rising obesity levels.

Antibiotics fight germs. Probiotics can be used to fight germs with germs. Sometimes it makes sense to take both antibiotics and probiotics at the same time.

More of us than ever are deficient in Vitamin D. Here we look at why that's a big problem and what you can do about it.

If you find yourself raiding the refrigerator, or always thinking about your next meal, there could be a few surprising reasons why.

The rise of the gluten-free market is excellent news for people with celiac and gluten intolerance, but does eschewing gluten make any sense at all for people who have no medical reason to?

During a recent study, it was found that consumption of too much fructose during pregnancy can lead to adverse health outcomes in the fetus and can also lead to placental defects.

You've heard that you shouldn't go grocery shopping on an empty stomach, but how else does being hungry affect your decision making abilities? New research offers fascinating, and slightly frightening, insights.

Caffeine is a naturally occurring substance found in many products which are consumed by humans. The effect of caffeine on the nervous system has been found to be similar to that caused by certain illicit drugs.

New to being veggie or semi-veggie? Coming up with new meal ideas can be tough! Here are some protein-rich salad ideas to keep things interesting.

There are many health benefits of proteins which exist and more information needs to be supplied to the layman regarding this. The role of proteins is not understood by many and this needs to be addressed.