Researchers at the University of British Columbia have shown that our gut bacteria can feed on these large molecules – something thought to not be possible – thanks to enzymes that normally help us ...

In a recent column, I described myself as a “nutrition nerd” regarding my fascination with the human body’s ability to process food into substances we need to maintain health. Outlining how food is ...

Daily hydration is important for your overall well-being, with experts recommending up to two liters a day, which is about eight 8-ounce glasses. The question is, does it play a role in how your body ...

Drinking hot water in the morning is a practice used in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Ayurveda to "wake up" the digestive system.

Digestion is the process by which food breaks down into smaller compounds to allow the release and absorption of nutrients along the digestive tract. Studies have proven the significant impact of ...

As protein-rich diets become increasingly popular, a new study suggests that categorizing dietary proteins as either animal- or plant-based fails to effectively capture the source-specific differences ...

In a recent column, I described myself as a “nutrition nerd” regarding my fascination with the human body’s ability to process food into substances we need to maintain health. Outlining how food is ...