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• StoryPlant Based NewsApr 8, 2026

  This Herby Spring Burger Uses A Vegan Goats Cheese Alternative

  This spring burger uses fresh ingredients and a simple method to build a lighter, vegetable-forward option for lunch or dinner. The patties combine grated zucchini, peas, garlic, and mint, then bind together with chickpea flour and cornflour. Chickpea flour works well here because it holds everything together while adding plant protein and a firm texture. Once mixed, you shape the patties and bake them until set, fl…

• StoryScienceDaily — NutritionApr 7, 2026

  Your vitamin D levels in midlife could shape your brain decades later

  Vitamin D levels in midlife may play a bigger role in long-term brain health than previously thought. In a study following nearly 800 people over 16 years, those with higher vitamin D levels in their 30s and 40s had lower levels of tau protein later on, a key marker linked to dementia.

• StoryScienceDaily — NutritionApr 7, 2026

  This diet could slash cholera infections by up to 100x

  A surprising new study reveals that what you eat could play a powerful role in fighting cholera, a deadly diarrheal disease. Researchers found that diets rich in certain proteins—especially casein from dairy and wheat gluten—can dramatically reduce the ability of cholera bacteria to take hold in the gut, in some cases cutting infection levels by up to 100 times. These proteins appear to disable a key “weapon” the ba…

• StoryScienceDaily — NutritionApr 6, 2026

  Scientists discover hidden brain switch that tells you to stop eating

  Your brain’s “stop eating” signal may come from an unexpected source. Researchers found that astrocytes—once thought to just support neurons—actually play a key role in controlling appetite. After a meal, glucose triggers tanycytes, which send signals to astrocytes that then activate fullness neurons. This newly discovered pathway could lead to innovative treatments for obesity and eating disorders.

• StoryThe Guardian — Health & wellbeingApr 6, 2026

  Is it true that … more testosterone means more muscle?

  Popular diet tweaks may boost the hormone a little, but the effect on your pecs is likely to be limited It’s an increasingly popular idea: “boosting” testosterone with diet tweaks – increasing foods rich in zinc and magnesium – hoping to build muscle faster. But the reality is more nuanced. Testosterone is an androgen hormone that plays a key role in development, particularly in boys during puberty. Its effect on mu…

• StoryThe Guardian — Health & wellbeingApr 5, 2026

  Trying to conceive? Welcome to the worry-filled world of ‘trimester zero’

  An army of ‘pregnancy prep’ influencers is offering would-be parents everything from sensible advice to quackery and questionable supplements. What’s really needed? Anything to do with pregnancy can sometimes feel like a crash course in withstanding uncertainty. From getting pregnant in the first place to avoiding complications later on, any parent-to-be is forced to reckon with the limits of their own control. The…

• StoryNutritionFacts.org — articlesApr 2, 2026

  Do Potatoes Shorten Your Life?

  Do potato eaters live longer or shorter lives than non-potato eaters? Is there a link between potato intake and the incidence of hypertension? Harvard researchers followed the diets and diseases of more than 100,000 men and women for decades and found that those who ate potatoes on most days—not only French fries and potato chips, but even mashed, boiled, or baked—appeared to be at higher risk of developing high blo…

• StoryFood Revolution NetworkApr 1, 2026

  Is Peanut Butter Healthy? Everything You Need to Know

  PB&J sandwiches are practically a food group in many school lunchrooms in North America. The Peanut Advisory Board (which promotes the consumption of peanuts, and does not, despite its name, offer words of wisdom to crunchy nuts in need of guidance) estimates that the average American kid eats around 1,500 PB&J sandwiches before graduating from high school. And a jar of peanut butter can be found in over 90% of U.S.…

• StoryNutritionFacts.org — articlesMar 31, 2026

  Potatoes and Diabetes: It’s Complicated

  Does the link between white potatoes and diabetes extend to non-fried potatoes without butter or sour cream? The trouble for white potatoes began in 2006, when the Harvard Nurses’ Health Study, which had followed the diets and diseases of tens of thousands of women for 20 years, found that greater potato intake was associated with a greater likelihood of getting type 2 diabetes. However, of the hundred or so pounds…

• StoryFood Revolution NetworkMar 30, 2026

  7 Sugar-Free and Dairy-Free Chocolate Desserts

  Jump to Recipes Chocolate and chocolate-containing desserts are among the most popular in the world. Over the last few centuries, chocolate was simply a flavoring, like vanilla or cinnamon. Then, with the invention of the candy bar, chocolate turned into a food. And I know people who swear that chocolate is an entire food group! Just think of all the desserts you’ve encountered that contain chocolate, either as a fl…

• StoryFood Revolution NetworkMar 23, 2026

  5 Fabulous Vegan Soups You’ll Want to Whip Up Straight Away

  Jump to Recipes Do you love to cook soup? If so, you might be a genius, at least according to someone who should know. Abraham Maslow, architect of the famous “ Hierarchy of Needs ,” once said that “a first-rate soup is more creative than a second-rate painting.” And vegan soups get especially creative as we experiment and discover how to swap out meat stocks and creams — and add healthy, plant-based texture, flavor…

• StoryFood Revolution NetworkMar 17, 2026

  Anxiety Self Help Strategies Using Diet & Lifestyle

  The world right now is a lot to carry. Poll data from the American Psychiatric Association finds that 67% of Americans feel anxious about current events, and 62% are anxious about keeping themselves or their family safe. Whatever is weighing on you — and we all have plenty of reasons to feel the weight — that anxiety is not a personal failing. In turbulent times, a sense of deep alarm is not a dysfunction. It may ev…

• StoryFood Revolution NetworkMar 14, 2026

  Are Flaxseeds Good for You? — And the Best Ways to Eat Them

  You might think that flaxseeds would be happy with their newfound popularity. After years of relative obscurity, these little seeds are being celebrated as a functional food, rich in antioxidants, healthy fats, fiber, protein, and an impressive array of vitamins and minerals. Their purported benefits have garnered a lot of attention, prompting more people to learn how to incorporate them into everyday meals and snac…

• StoryTIME — HealthMar 4, 2026

  Weight-Loss Drugs Could Prevent and Treat Addiction, New Research Shows

  The list of health conditions that benefit from the GLP-1 weight loss and diabetes drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound, continues to grow. The drugs are already approved to lower the risk of heart disease, sleep apnea, kidney and liver conditions. In the latest study on the medications, published in the BMJ , researchers led by Dr. Ziyad Al-Aly, from the department of medicine at the Washington Univers…

• StoryTIME — HealthMar 4, 2026

  How to Approach Someone You Think May Have an Eating Disorder

  When Marina Zhukova was 17 and studying abroad in Germany, her host mother pulled her aside during a welcome dinner and asked a startling question: “Are you struggling with anorexia?” She wasn’t—she was queasy from a stomach bug and could barely sip tea, let alone touch the hearty feast. But years later, as a psychologist who treats adolescents with eating disorders, Zhukova still thinks about that moment. For someo…

• StoryForks Over KnivesFeb 10, 2026

  10-Minute Tofu Scramble

  Looking for a quick vegan breakfast that will keep you fueled all morning? This 10-minute tofu scramble deserves a spot in your regular rotation. Golden, turmeric-tinted crumbled tofu stands in for eggs, while pinto beans add extra heartiness and bring the protein count up to a whopping 18 grams per serving. Stir in your favorite store-bought or homemade salsa, then spoon the filling into warm corn tortillas and enj…

• StoryForks Over KnivesFeb 4, 2026

  Eating Plant-Based for Your Heart? These Are the Best Lab Tests to Track Your Progress

  Adopting a whole-food, plant-based (WFPB) diet is one of the most effective lifestyle changes a person can make to reduce cardiovascular disease risk. As a physician who specializes in using lifestyle medicine to prevent and treat cardiovascular disease, I’ve seen firsthand how this way of eating can improve heart health via multiple angles, including cholesterol levels , arterial function, inflammation, blood sugar…

• StoryForks Over KnivesFeb 3, 2026

  Jammy Blueberry Quinoa Pancakes

  These fluffy quinoa pancakes are the perfect way to start the day, striking just the right balance between nourishing and indulgent. Quinoa flour adds a robust, nutty flavor—if you’ve never tried it, these pancakes are a great way to give it a whirl—while lemon zest and juice and whole blueberries provide a fresh, zingy brightness. Top with an easy warm blueberry sauce and dig in! For more inspiration, check out the…

• StoryLive Science — NutritionJan 20, 2026

  Tiny improvements in sleep, nutrition and exercise could significantly extend lifespan, study suggests

  Combining small improvements to several areas of well-being could lead to bigger health gains than improving just one in isolation, a new study suggests.

• StoryHarvard — The Nutrition SourceJan 9, 2026

  Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2025-2030: Progress on added sugar, protein hype, saturated fat contradictions

  The 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGAs) were released this week with the tagline “eat real food,” and a stronger stance on limiting added sugars and highly processed foods. But it also brought the return of a pyramid-like graphic—this time flipped on its head, emphasizing foods like steak, full-fat milk, and butter. The visual prominence of such options might have you thinking saturated fat limits were…

• StoryClean EatingSep 15, 2025

  How Active Women Are Moving Through Menopause

  Discover real relief from menopause symptoms so you can stay strong, energized, and in motion during life’s natural transition The post How Active Women Are Moving Through Menopause appeared first on Clean Eating .

• StoryLive Science — NutritionSep 6, 2025

  Extreme thinness: Scientists are investigating why some people struggle to gain weight

  Researchers are exploring why some individuals are naturally super-lean and may struggle to gain weight. The causes of such constitutional thinness offer clues to the physiology of weight control.

• StoryPrecision NutritionAug 28, 2025

  Biological age tests: Should you get one?

  If you’ve heard of billionaire Bryan Johnson, you’ve likely encountered the phrase “bio age testing.” Johnson, the subject of the Netflix documentary Don’t Die , says he’s on a quest to achieve the lowest possible “biological age” (also known as bio age). He reportedly spends millions each year on anti-aging treatments—dozens of daily supplements, weekly acid peels for his skin, injections to boost collagen producti…

• StoryLive Science — NutritionFeb 6, 2025

  Rabbits may have a surprising source of calcium — eating their own teeth

  Rabbits' teeth grow continuously, and bunnies wear them down by munching fiber-rich foods. Scientists suggest rabbits recycle a fine powder resulting from this constant grinding to fuel tooth growth.