A new meta-analysis finds that a diet that includes plant protein, fiber, nuts, and plant sterols lowers cholesterol, improves blood pressure, and improves other markers for cardiovascular disease risk

Populations in countries with both the highest rice consumption and lowest gross domestic product may experience more malnutrition

New research by an Indiana University paleobotanist suggests the sweet potato originated in Asia, and much earlier than previously known

Agroforestry systems hold the promise for sustainable cocoa cultivation

Most people try to avoid bitter flavors because they find them unpleasant. But some healthful foods are bitter, as are some medications

Ammonia, a compound of nitrogen and hydrogen, is essential to all life on the planet and is a vital ingredient in most fertilizers

Nutrition researchers agree sugar-sweetened beverages increase risk of cardiometabolic disease

Age-related declines in stem cell function can be reversed by a 24-hour fast, according to a new study

Previous research that prompted this microbial research showed that the amount of energy (calories) derived from walnuts after we eat them is less than previously thought

No extra risk for people with pre-diabetes or type 2 diabetes