Could Breadfruit Be the Next Superfood? Researchers Say Yes
Breadfruit is sustainable, environmentally friendly, and a high-production crop
Diet
Plant Proteins Can Build Aging Muscle but Aren't as Potent as Meat
Recently presented research highlights the potential of alternative plant-based protein sources to maintain the size and quality of aging muscles
Experts Debate Saturated Fat Consumption Guidelines for Americans
Researchers weigh the evidence on saturated fat and heart disease
A New Tool to Help Mobile Produce Markets Be Successful
Template developed by UB and UNC Chapel Hill researchers using evidence-based strategies from Veggie Van model
The Science of How Diet Can Change the Way Sugar Tastes
Learning and tasting are controlled by the same molecules, animal studies show
Copper Boosts Pig Growth, and Now We Know Why
According to new research, the element seems to enhance pigs' ability to utilize fat after absorption, resulting in increased energy utilization of the entire diet
How Trans Fats Assist Cell Death
Some trans fats enhance a pathway inside the cell that leads to cell death; drugs targeting this mechanism could help address diseases associated with these fats
The Keto Diet Can Lead to Flu-Like Symptoms When First Starting
A study based on 43 online forums reveals symptoms, severity, and time course of the 'keto flu' associated with a low-carbohydrate, high-fat ketogenic diet
Daily Avocado Consumption Improves Attention in Overweight, Obese Individuals
An avocado a day improves the ability to focus attention for overweight or obese adults, Illinois researchers found in a new study
Common Feed Ingredient Tested Safe in Bulls
Until now, no one had studied the effects of distillers grains—a common feed ingredient—on bull development and fertility