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New research finds that some of the peels, skins and stalks we routinely throw away contain more fiber than the parts we eat.

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Plant and Animal Proteins Show Different Testosterone Patterns in Men

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Late-Night Eating Linked to Higher Risk of Liver Disease

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Colorectal Cancer Risk Varies by Processed Food Type

A study of more than 460,000 Americans found no overall association with ultraprocessed food intake, but some food types were associated with higher or lower cancer incidence.

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Humans Have Been Eating Insects for Thousands of Years. So Why Do Some of Us Find It Gross?

From ancient caves to modern street markets, new research explores how culture shapes what we consider food and why insects may deserve a second look.

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Eggs, Soybeans and Brain Health: New Research Finds a Connection

Humans Have Been Eating Insects for Thousands of Years. So Why Do Some of Us Find It Gross?

The Fiber Hiding in Fruit and Vegetable Scraps

Not All Whole Grains Affect Blood Sugar the Same Way

Plant and Animal Proteins Show Different Testosterone Patterns in Men

Most Popular

For Heart Health, the Whole Diet Matters Most

Late-Night Eating Linked to Higher Risk of Liver Disease

Colorectal Cancer Risk Varies by Processed Food Type

Latest Posts

The Fiber Hiding in Fruit and Vegetable Scraps

Vegan Diets Reveal a Surprising Twist in Gut Health

Eggs, Soybeans and Brain Health: New Research Finds a Connection

Humans Have Been Eating Insects for Thousands of Years. So Why Do Some of Us Find It Gross?

Does Protein Source Matter for Weight Loss?

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