In 1914, U.S. men were the third-tallest in the world. Only a couple of Scandinavian countries—where the Vikings used to reign—had men that were slightly taller. At the same time, U.S. women were ranked the fourth-tallest in the world. A little more than a...
A whopping 94% of American don’t get enough fiber in their diet. This is the conclusion from averaging two major recent studies. A study presented at the Nutrition 2021 Live online conference, sponsored by the American Society for Nutrition, reported that 93% of...
Taking a regimen of nutritional supplements may be more important than ever. According to new research, most people are not able to accurately assess the quality of their diet, and are consuming unhealthy foods they mistakingly judge as healthy on a daily basis. The...
A new study from Israel has found that a type of phytonutrient called carotenoids inhibited the secretion of the MMP-1 enzyme—the enzyme responsible for collagen damage—by around 50%. Meanwhile a Penn State University study found that people with...
Numerous epidemiological and clinical studies indicate that a diet rich in fruit, vegetables and herbs improve health in a number of ways. Phytonutrients in the foods are the primary catalyst for these health benefits. Many of these studies are documented here on the...
