Food

Discover the science of food and nutrition, and unveil the fascinating relationship between what you eat and its impact on your body.

Doctor Reviews: Bee Bread

Bee bread is fermented bee pollen, and may be quite nutritious, but lacks any researched health benefits in humans.

Rice often contains trace amounts of arsenic. White rice, and basmati rice from California, India, and Pakistan, tend to have lower amounts.

Mercury is found in nearly all seafood, however tend to be in the highest concentrations in top-feeding, predatory fish, like shark and tuna.

Natural sweeteners may be better for health than artificial sweeteners, however using sugar substitutes does not support weight loss.

The Glycemic Index diet focuses on foods that are lower in glycemic index and load, which can help with diabetes and weight loss.

Modern commercial yogurts are in many ways more similar to dessert puddings than the health food we used to associate yogurt with.

SPAM is a viable option for keto, however it’s processed and contains high amounts of sodium, so it’s not as good as other meats.

Nitrite preservatives in the diet may increase the risk of cancers. However, natural nitrites are safe and may even have health benefits.

Sea moss is a bad idea for weight loss, due to its lack of effectiveness and potential heavy metal contamination.

It’s a bit of a myth that sweet potatoes are healthier or have a lower glycemic index than regular potatoes. Both are quite nutritious.

Sparkling water is often used in diets, although drinking too much may cause some health issues related to its acidity and carbonation.

Greek yogurt is just regular yogurt with most of its whey and liquids removed. The result is a yogurt with higher protein and calories.