Nutrition

Increasing water consumption by two to three cups per day was associated with eating less junk food and an overall reduction in daily calorie intake.

Vitamin D supplementation helps reduce the risk of developing a respiratory tract infection, especially in Vitamin D-deficient individuals.

The BMJ

Modest weight gain was associated with a decreased ability to taste sweet and salty flavors for male college students, but not for females.

Global carbon emissions can be reduced by producing, processing, and consuming fewer animal-based protein products. Beef and cheese are among the highest carbon emission foods, whereas apples, peas, and tofu are among the lowest.

People with celiac disease who eat gluten-free diets often inadvertently eat enough gluten to cause symptoms and intestinal damage.

Children and adolescents with obesity, including genetic forms of obesity, lost weight and had a better balance of gut bacteria after switching to high fiber diets.

EBioMedicine

Mice on a ketogenic/"keto" (very low carb) diet ended up with more beneficial gut bacteria, increased blood flow to the brain, reduced blood sugar levels, and reduced body weight as well as a potentially reduced risk of Alzheimer's disease.

Scientific Reports

Eating more high-fat dairy products is strongly associated with a lower risk of central (abdominal) obesity.

Eating more raw fruits and vegetables was associated with higher positive mood and life satisfaction and lower depressive symptoms in young adults (aged 18-25) compared to eating processed fruits and vegetables. Raw carrots, bananas, and apples were among the best predictors of good mental health.

In young children (aged 2-6) at risk of becoming overweight, those who got less than 10 hours of sleep per night were more likely to have increased body mass index (BMI) than those who got more than 10 hours of sleep.