Nutrition Science

Evidence-based diabetes prevention guide: screening, weight loss, exercise, Mediterranean/DASH/low-carb eating patterns, metformin, GLP-1s, and monitoring. Based on the DPP and ADA Standards.

How the body metabolizes glucose and fructose, the link to NAFLD, WHO and AHA sugar limits, and what the latest research says about fructose.

The seed oils debate: omega-6 linoleic acid, oxidation, and inflammation. Ramsden 2010, Sydney Diet reanalysis, NIH and AHA positions, and what the controlled trials show.

Soluble, insoluble, and resistant starch explained. How fermentation makes short-chain fatty acids, why SCFAs matter, and the 25 to 38 g/day target with food sources.

Evidence-based guide to cholesterol: LDL, HDL, triglycerides, non-HDL, lipoprotein(a), and ApoB. Lifestyle and medication guidance per 2018 ACC/AHA guidelines.

Evidence-based guide to lowering blood pressure with diet. DASH diet, sodium targets, potassium-rich foods, lifestyle, and medication per 2017 ACC/AHA guidelines.

Anti-inflammatory foods ranked by evidence: the Dietary Inflammatory Index, CRP-lowering foods, omega-3 to omega-6 ratio, polyphenols, and what the clinical trials show.

"Drink 8 glasses a day" has been repeated for decades, but where did this number come from? We examine the actual science of hydration.

The latest Dietary Guidelines for Americans (2025-2030) bring significant shifts in recommendations. See what changed on sugar, protein, and ultra-processed foods.