Food

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

Dietary fiber: an overview

Dietary fibers like soluble and insoluble fiber have some potential health benefits, such as reducing the risk of heart disease and obesity.

Although vegetarian diets have some health benefits, highly processed meat alternatives like Beyond Meat do not offer the same benefits.

While there are potential health risks to consuming GMO foods, research has shown that FDA approved GMO foods are indeed safe to consume.

Phytoestrogens are a group of potentially beneficial naturally occurring plant compounds that have estrogen-like effects in the body.

Cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower, and Brussels sprouts contain antioxidant compounds that may help fight cancer.

Soy contains isoflavones and other nutrients that can be beneficial to our health, including potentially reducing the risk of breast cancer.