It’s peak pomegranate season in the United States, which means you might be scanning grocery store aisles for the perfect fruit to add to salads or desserts.  A ripe pomegranate isn’t just sweeter—it also offers more concentrated benefits like antioxidants and vitamin C, culinary nutrition consultant Julie Lopez, RD, told Health. So how do you…

Health-conscious consumers are increasingly adopting flexitarian diets and demanding familiar sensory experiences from alt-protein foods. Formulators like Cargill are tapping a combination of protein solutions through fermentation, plant-based, and hybrid technologies to create a new generation of functional protein solutions that satisfy consumer palates while advancing food sustainability. The company is steering away from a…

Even in a world of ever-expanding menus and blink-and-you'll-miss them health trends, certain dietary advice never seems to go out of style. One such suggestion? Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables. Enter the plant-based diet. This style of eating focuses on eating primarily whole grains, fruits and vegetables. Here, MD Anderson health education specialist Andrea…

A new investigation has found that many popular protein powders and shakes may contain potentially dangerous levels of toxic heavy metals, including lead, though not all experts agree on how much risk they actually pose. Consumer Reports tested 23 popular protein products and found more than two-thirds contained more lead per serving than the outlet's…

Food manufacturers can breathe a little easier after new research found that two widely used processed fats produced equivalent short-term effects on key blood markers of cardiovascular risk in healthy adults. A six-week study tested what happens when people eat high amounts of these fats, and the team reported equivalent short-term effects. Forty-seven healthy…

You may have heard of intermittent fasting, the Mediterranean diet or even the raw food movement, but there's a new(ish) trend doing the rounds on social media that sounds... well, a little fishy. The so-called "sardine fasting" or "sardine diet" is a form of ketogenic diet, and is designed to move away from carbohydrates and…

If you've ever felt calmer after a walk in the park or a stroll through the woods, it's not your imagination - it's biology. Being outdoors can trigger measurable changes inside your body from lowering stress hormones, easing blood pressure and even improving your gut health. You don't have to hike for hours to feel…

TopGum Industries has unveiled a new collection of active lifestyle gummies designed to meet the nutritional needs of athletes and fitness enthusiasts.  The new line, featuring eight unique formulations, will debut at SupplySide West 2025 in Las Vegas. The highlight of the collection includes high-dose creatine gummies and electrolyte solutions, crafted for comprehensive pre- and…

It comes after newspaper reports that the Treasury was looking at bringing private healthcare services within scope of the sales tax. But asked whether this was under consideration, the health secretary told BBC Breakfast: "it's not happening". It comes as Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces repeated questions about the prospect of tax rises, including VAT, when…

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." We admit that trying to make consciously healthy decisions every day or at every meal can feel overwhelming. It's hard to make the right choice every time! Still, considering that heart disease is the leading cause of death in the…