Most of us have heard the basics: eat your greens, get enough protein, don't skip breakfast. But there's a whole layer of ...

Some nutrients work better together—pairing them helps your body better absorb them. Examples of great pairings include vitamin C and iron, vitamin D and calcium and vitamin D and magnesium. Eating ...

What are anti-nutrients, and should you build your diet around avoiding them? Have you ever heard advice that tells you to pair black pepper and turmeric to get the most out of your curcumin? If so, ...

Vitamin C + iron: Vitamin C enhances the absorption of iron, especially the kind found in plant-based sources such as beans ...

Your daily coffee ritual delivers more than just energy — it provides protection against type 2 diabetes, liver disease and cognitive decline. Yet this beloved beverage may be quietly undermining your ...

Certain natural plant compounds can interfere with nutrient absorption or cause symptoms in sensitive people, but preparation, balance and diet diversity usually shift the equation toward benefit. For ...

You can eat all the ‘healthy’ foods on this planet and yet not get the full nutritional benefit from them. Wondering why?

Researchers at the University of Seville's Food Colour and Quality Laboratory have studied the effects of different cooking methods used for tomatoes and carrots (in the oven, microwave or air fryer, ...

A healthy diet is one mostly made up of foods high in the nutrients the body needs to function, like vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, which are consistently linked to better heart function, ...

Cracks in mouth corners, tingling hands or spoon-shaped nails may signal nutrient gaps. Fatigue and slow-healing wounds often stem from deficiencies in vitamins and minerals. Poor diet, absorption ...

If steaming or boiling kale doesn’t appeal to you, new research suggests that drizzling it with oil may help your body absorb far more of its nutrients. Researchers from the University of Missouri ...

A nutritionist explains why including healthy fats is essential for better nutrient absorption and overall health.