The beta cells in the pancreas act as highly sensitive sensors that constantly measure the amount of sugar in our blood. As soon as we eat something and the sugar level rises, the beta cells produce ...

You may be familiar with the scene. You’re talking to a new patient or client—or a stranger on the street who has a “quick” question for you—and they want to know if the microbiome test they took last ...

In recent years, there has been a growing interest in cognitive performance and mental fitness among younger adults, driven by increasing academic, professional, and social demands. Young adults are ...

Mindful eating has been incorporated into a variety of behavior change programs as an adjunct to dietary recommendations,1 and research has found that mindfulness-based interventions can decrease ...

Americans are voracious consumers of sugar and often are looking for that next decadent, scrumptious treat to satisfy their sweet tooth. According to the American Heart Association, US adults consume ...

Elderly patients are at higher risk of food allergy due to their aging immune systems. As individuals age, so do their immune systems. With the significant increase in life expectancy, it’s projected ...

Today’s Dietitian speaks with nutrition professionals to distinguish truth from error. There was a time when fat was the most-maligned macronutrient. Now ...

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 ...

Women going through the menopausal transition—which encompasses perimenopause and postmenopause—are at elevated risk of eating disorders. But pervasive myths about who gets eating disorders and who ...

While some varieties of cheese offer potentially beneficial bacteria, clients likely need guidance on identifying them. Knowledge about the potential health benefits of consuming probiotics regularly ...

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 ...

Q: Lately, I’ve been hearing about the Portfolio diet. What is it, what are its health claims, and is it effective? A: The Portfolio diet is a modified vegan diet that includes a variety—or “portfolio ...