Beta-glucans, a type of soluble fiber (SF) derived from several plant sources, have been postulated as having many therapeutic health benefits. Used in traditional Chinese medicine for thousands of ...

People are now living longer but not necessarily healthier lives than their predecessors.1-3 The World Health Organization (WHO) suggests this is partially due to a person’s ability to make positive ...

Plant-based diets are lush with colorful vegetables and fruits, earthy pulses, vibrant herbs and spices, and crunchy whole grains, nuts, and seeds. It’s an eating style widely recommended for a ...

Weight and thyroid function have been associated for decades, but recent research questions whether the link is causal. A hallmark of an improperly functioning thyroid is metabolic dysfunction, which ...

A few decades ago, people may not have been familiar with fermented foods. But they’ve seen significant growth in recent years, and demand doesn’t seem to be slowing down. Fermented foods saw an ...

Do their potentially health-promoting compounds have a place in disease treatment? Mushrooms have been used as medicine for thousands of years, including in the early Greek, Egyptian, Roman, Chinese, ...

Evidence suggests certain dietary patterns containing specific nutrients can reduce symptoms of some of the most common mental health disorders. RDs play an important role in treating clients and ...

Learn more about the various types of omegas and how they can contribute to overall health. Many consumers have heard about the health benefits of omega-3 fatty acids, but most are unaware of the ...

This versatile, ancient food comes in a variety of tastes and textures and is used in recipes ranging from smoothies to vegetable stir-fries. Tofu has been appearing on menus throughout Asia for ...

Help patients manage this painful condition with lifestyle changes and pharmacologic treatments. Heartburn affects virtually everyone at some point, and it can be a real pain. But when heartburn turns ...

Whenever Pat was upset, stressed, anxious, or depressed, she’d eat large quantities of food in one sitting in the hopes of calming her emotions. “On one occasion, I ate seven bowls of cereal for ...

As more people choose plants for their sources of proteins, RDs will need to become better acquainted with the issues surrounding their quality. Powering up on plant proteins—beans, lentils, peas, ...