Eating well is becoming more and more of a science, with new research showing us which foods may lower our risk of disease, and which are increasingly pointed to as the culprits behind ill health. Researchers are looking to better understand how nutrients work in our bodies, with studies that analyze at the diets of people with heart disease, cancer, and other diseases, along with research aimed at helping people to lose weight, or maintain weight loss. From all this research, new advice constantly emerges for people who are dieting, or want to eat more healthfully. With news, features and reference pages, we will provide science-supported tips for improving your nutrition.
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Scientists tested 10 meals to find the perfect food for space travel
Scientists assessed a variety of "space dishes" and determined that the optimal (and tastiest) dish for male astronauts would be a hearty vegetarian salad.
Why is it safe to eat moldy cheese?
Cheeses such as Stilton and Camembert contain species of mold that are safe for humans to eat. Why?
Does it really take 20 minutes to realize you're full?
There's a time gap between when you've eaten enough to satisfy your hunger and when the brain actually realizes that you are full. Why?
Eating meat may not have 'made us human,' contrary to popular theory
Meat-eating may not have made us human after all, say paleoanthropologists.
Why do beets turn your poop and pee red?
After you've eaten beets, your poop and urine can take on a shocking red or pink color — but why?
How long does it take to digest food?
The speed at which food moves through the digestive tract depends on many factors.
Which foods make the smelliest farts?
Gastroenterologists describe the factors that go into passing gas and which foods make farts smell.
Why do some people think cilantro tastes like soap?
Here's the science behind why some people hate eating cilantro, which is also known as coriander.
