As a dietitian at a major medical institution, I often talk with patients about the three macronutrients — protein, fat and carbs, so named because we need large amounts in our diet. But I much less ...

Healthy diets are rich in antioxidants like amino acids, omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin C, but exactly how beneficial these micronutrients are for cardiovascular health has long been controversial.

"Macronutrients and micronutrients are the foundation of how your body fuels itself, builds muscle, and stays healthy. This breakdown explains what macros and micros are, how they work, and why ...

A pH-sensitive polymer that encapsulates vitamins and minerals and protects them from degrading during storage or cooking may become a powerful tool for fighting malnutrition in the developing world ...

In Running for Weight Loss: Fueling, Jennifer Brown and our experts explain: What is intentional eating and how can it ...

Micronutrients, minerals that are part of the human diet in small amounts, may have influenced human evolution more than previously recognized. In a new study publishing September 10 in the Cell Press ...

Julia J Rucklidge receives or has received funding from Health Research Council of NZ, University of Canterbury Foundation, Waterloo Foundation, GAMA Foundation, Foundation for Excellence in Mental ...