Diet

US Health Secretary RFK Jr.: 'I don't have a gag reflex, I'll literally eat anything'

“I will eat anything, and I love experimenting with foods,” he said, noting that he’ll eat “even stuff I find on the street, you know, street vendors cooking.”

Democratic presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. looks on at a House Judiciary Select Weaponization of the Federal Government Subcommittee hearing, examining the Missouri v. Biden case, on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, US, July 20, 2023.
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White wine

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Freed hostage Omer Shem Tov's condition: The challenges of living with celiac disease

it is believed that Shem Tov did not receive gluten-free food while in Gaza, which may have exacerbated his condition, adding to the challenges of his recovery.

 Omer Shem Tov, a hostage held in Gaza since the deadly October 7, 2023 attack, is released as part of a ceasefire and a hostages-prisoners swap deal between Hamas and Israel, in Nuseirat, central Gaza Strip, February 22, 2025.

Time to scale back on fish consumption - opinion

From microplastics to mercury, the toxic reality of modern fish consumption means we should rethink this 'health food.' There are better ways to get those vital omega-3s.

 A couple of fish

Dr. Maya Rosman: Popcorn – how to make it tasty without calories and fat

It's the ultimate snack that you can munch on endlessly—but only if you prepare it at home and avoid the movie theater version. Everything about popcorn.

 A serving of movie theater popcorn can reach 1,000 calories

Dr. Maya Rosman: Lacking iron? Add these foods to your diet

You might be surprised to learn that plant-based foods contain more iron than animal-based foods. The problem? The body has a harder time absorbing it. Dr. Maya Rosman explains.

 Don't mix these foods

A series of sugar-free and dairy-free protein bars

Vegans? The Israeli brand JO-MO launches a series of protein bars that are sugar-free, dairy-free, vegan, and low in available carbohydrates.

Sugar-free and dairy-free protein bars

Ancient tools reveal 780,000-year-old plant-based diets  

Israeli researchers discover 780,000-year-old evidence of plant food processing at archaeological site, suggesting early humans relied heavily on starchy plants.

 A stone anvil (left) and hammerstone (right) used for processing plants

Does this diet work? How to tell if a nutritional change may help - opinion

Individual cases don’t have the validity of long-term studies. It is incredibly important to look at the data, examine the studies and see what “works.”

 DO WE eat a balanced diet?

5,500-Year-Old Grinding Stones Reveal Early Farmers Made Porridge, Not Flour

Early farmers did not live on water and bread but rather on water and gruel, alongside berries, nuts, roots, and meat.

 5,500-year-old grinding stones reveal early farmers made porridge, not flour.

What happens to your body when you cut out sugar for 14 days?

Cut sugar for 14 days and experience reduced cravings, better mood, and improved health.

 Lower cravings for sugar linked to gene defect.

Does intermittent fasting really work? - opinion

Combining an intermittent fast over nighttime with a high-quality plant-based diet and exercise will go a long way toward "adding hours to your days, days to your years, and years to your lives."

 Food organized in a refrigerator.