Healthy Trends

We’ve heard a lot about the benefits of DHA, one of the omega-3s found in fish oils, in recent years. And now, scientists have documented yet another use for the healthy fat.

By Better Nutrition Editors
May 1, 2018

Do you feel naked without your phone? Does it substitute for conversations, or sleep next to your bed? With its apps and social media platforms, a smartphone is designed to keep our eyeballs glued to the screen.

By Vera Tweed
Apr 1, 2018

2018 marks Better Nutrition’s 80th year in print. Travel through time with us as we highlight popular diet and food trends by decade. In the spotlight this month: Gelatin Molds.

By Better Nutrition Editors
Mar 1, 2018

The first study to investigate the link between pregnancy and iodine has found that a mild to moderate deficiency reduces the odds of getting pregnant.

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By Vera Tweed
Mar 1, 2018

When it’s cold outside, root vegetables make good comfort foods, and some are especially good at controlling blood sugar and warding off diabetes.

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By Vera Tweed
Jan 1, 2018

Taking pictures of everything you eat and posting the images on Instagram can help you stick with a healthy diet more so than a traditional journal or app, according to a study at the University of Washington in Seattle.

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Are organic onions better for you? Is your job low in Vitamin D? Did you know that chocolate calms heart flutters?

By Better Nutrition Editors
Dec 1, 2017

A University of Kansas researcher who interviewed farmers using sustainable methods found that common interests in providing food to local communities unite people, despite differences in ideologies and cultures.

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By Vera Tweed
Nov 1, 2017

Probiotics Plus Make your gut happy, enhance immunity, and improve urinary tract health with two smart probiotic formulas from Bluebonnet Nutrition.

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Welcome the cold-weather months with these premium products.

By Better Nutrition Editors
Oct 1, 2017

Once upon a time, being a “foodie” meant having gourmet tastes for rich, exotic food and wine, but things are changing, according to the latest Food and Health Survey by the International Food Information Council Foundation.

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Latest health trends from being a foodie to food preservatives causing weight gain

By Vera Tweed
Oct 1, 2017

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Call them nuggets, dunkers, chips, or strips, those small pieces of chicken are smothered in batter, deep-fried, and made to be dipped

By Vera Tweed
Oct 1, 2017

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A growing movement in farming is producing food that is more nutritious while reducing pollution and restoring health to land, water, crops, animals, and air.

By Vera Tweed
Sep 1, 2017

$1 billion, that’s how much we spent on gummy vitamins last year, according to research by IBISWorld.

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By Vera Tweed
Sep 1, 2017

Artificial food coloring contains mercury and should be avoided.

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By Vera Tweed
Aug 1, 2017

Scientific evidence shows that changes in diet have reduced heart problems by as much as 70 percent. But most patients can’t expect dietary help from their cardiologist, according to a study published in the American Journal of Medicine.

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Does your cardiologist eat the recommended daily servings of fruits and vegetables?

By Vera Tweed
Aug 1, 2017

Mushrooms can be a very healthy food. They’re an excellent source of plant protein and contain vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and polyphenols. But the way they’re cooked can significantly change their nutritional quality.

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Mushrooms can be a very healthy food if cooked correctly.

By Vera Tweed
Aug 1, 2017

Bending, twisting, carrying things, and moving around while gardening is a great way for the whole family to be physically active, and it can produce some tasty fresh food. In addition, it helps kids learn where real food comes from and encourages better eating habits later in life.

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Get the latest trends for your optimal health in this month's Trend Watch.

By Vera Tweed
Jul 1, 2017

Snow Monkey ice cream. There are many reasons to fall in love with this sustainably sourced, allergy-friendly ice cream, created by two Boston University grads

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There are many reasons to fall in love with this sustainably sourced, allergy-friendly ice cream, created by two Boston University grads.

By Neil Zevnik
Jul 1, 2017

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Eight sugar-free products with minimal ingredients that are perfect for summertime excursions.

By Melissa Diane Smith
Jun 1, 2017

Superfoods List - Prickly pear helps normalize cholesterol levels and control high blood sugar and insulin resistance. It’s traditionally used in Mexico to prevent hangovers, likely because of the fruit’s anti-inflammatory effects. It’s also rich in betalains, a hard-to-find antioxidant that gives beets and Swiss chard stems their color.

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The term "functional foods" first surfaced in the 1980s, and came to mean those foods that were fortified with added ingredients, or used as supplements.

By Lisa Turner
Oct 1, 2016

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Culinary crazes to embrace now.

By Vera Tweed
Sep 1, 2016

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Love the great outdoors but hate the idea of getting stung-or worse,picking up a bug-borne disease? This summer, put down the toxic repellents and check out these safe, effective ways to ward off pests, treat insect bites, and more.