Dr. Bob Rastall is Senior Tutor within the Department of Food and Nutritional Sciences at the University of Reading in the UK where he also holds the post of Professor of Food Biotechnology, teaching ...

A diet of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, low-fat dairy foods, and lean meats, low in salt and sugar, is associated with reduced psoriasis severity, new research finds. The new study by ...

Cortisol, a glucocorticoid (steroid hormone), is produced from cholesterol in the two adrenal glands located on top of each kidney. It is normally released in response to events and circumstances such ...

The science on fats is changing as rapidly as today’s fashions. So work hard to know your fats—from bad to good. Think you’re in step with the latest in fat science? If you’re still preaching low fat ...

Many people turn to high-protein foods when trying to lose weight because eating protein-rich meals is commonly believed to make dieters feel fuller. Surprisingly, this idea hadn't been tested on a ...

Here’s how to distinguish between them and make an accurate diagnosis. Turn on the television or open a newspaper, and you’re likely to find information on food intolerance and allergies. From peanut ...

Dietitians say there’s much to learn from other countries when serving this most important meal. Take a snapshot of the breakfast your client is about to enjoy and it may showcase different shades, ...

Succumbing to the disease’s devastating consequences has become a way of life in certain parts of the world. But it doesn’t have to be, and for some populations touched by the Diabetes Wellness ...

When it comes to creating healthier recipes, it is common to think of leafy green vegetables, lean sources of protein, and whole grains. While those are certainly nutrient-rich options, other less ...

Today's Dietitian is doing its part to push the fiber intake of Americans with its fabulous list of the highest fiber foods people should be eating today. Many areas of nutrition tend to elicit ...

We’ve all heard time and again that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, yet convincing the majority of Americans to make this meal top priority sometimes can seem like an impossible task.

Research shows these diseases are interrelated as well as the strategies to prevent and manage them. It’s common knowledge that clients and patients with type 2 diabetes have a higher risk of ...