As nutrition advice evolves, some well-meaning shifts—like eliminating all processed foods—may unintentionally erase decades of public health progress made through food fortification. Here’s why some minimally processed foods still matter.
Drinking black coffee may help protect against type 2 diabetes, according to new research. But adding sugar or artificial sweeteners may reduce the benefit.
Recent meta-analyses and cohort studies show plant-based diets may reduce the risk of digestive, breast, prostate, and pancreatic cancers. While definitions vary, a diet rich in diverse, whole plant foods is consistently linked to lower cancer risk.