Nutrition

A trial has tested whether introducing small quantities of boiled peanuts to a child's diet can treat allergies. After the year-long treatment, 80% of children could tolerate peanuts but the researchers caution the therapy is still experimental.

A new technique could help fortify everyday foods to tackle deficiencies. Scientists at MIT added vitamin A encased in polymer capsules to ingredients like flour and found that it survived storage and cooking to deliver the nutrient in useful amounts.

Although plain popcorn is a relatively healthy snack, it's still not one that most people would think of as being very nutritious. That could change, however, as a new variety reportedly offers nearly twice the normal levels of an important nutrient.

University of South Australia scientists have found a link between vitamin D deficiency and an increased risk of dementia and stroke. The study found that a decent proportion of cases of dementia may be prevented by boosting levels of the hormone.

Vitamin D deficiency is a growing health issue, but very few foods are rich in the nutrient. To help combat the problem, scientists have now used CRISPR gene editing to fortify tomatoes with vitamin D.

New research has found daily consumption of blueberries in middle-age could reduce a person’s risk of cognitive decline in their later years. The small trial identified several physiological and cognitive improvements after 12 weeks of blueberry supplements.

The allure of of a donut or hamburger can test the resolve of even the strictest of dieters, but a new study has hinted that exercise can help us resist the temptation and promote healthier eating.

Researchers have analyzed 26 studies, including a number of controlled clinical trials, and found vitamin D, vitamin C and zinc supplements have no effect on mortality outcomes in severe COVID-19 cases in hospitalized patients.

Malnutrition is a common problem at long-term care homes, as many residents simply don't eat all the food which is served to them. An experimental new AI-based system is designed to help, by analyzing images of their plates.

When ingested, nutrient-rich spirulina blue-green algae is claimed to offer antioxidant, immune-boosting and cholesterol-lowering effects. And while it's typically consumed in powdered form, the Bloom system lets you grow the stuff in your kitchen.

A research review published in the journal Frontiers in Nutrition argues popular low-carbohydrate ketogenic diets are unhealthy for most people. The review rekindles a long-standing debate over the dangers of high-fat/low-carb dietary strategies.

Given how meat-like some plant-based meat substitutes have become, it's understandable that many people are considering simply switching over to them. According to new research, however, the two food types are far from being nutritionally identical.