NUTRITION, HEALTHY

This study looked at whether a whole food plant-based diet, low in red and processed meats, can lower LDL (bad) cholesterol in adults with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HeFH), a genetic condition that causes high cholesterol. Fifty participants followed either a pla…

This study looked at how eating different amounts of pecans each day for 28 days affects heart health in 108 adults who are overweight or have high cholesterol. Participants ate pecans as part of their diet or stuck to their usual eating habits. Researchers measured changes in bl…

This study tested a 4-month program where community health workers gave extra nutrition coaching to 60 patients with high blood pressure and food insecurity. The goal was to see if adding nutrition help to existing blood pressure support was practical and liked by patients. The s…

This study looked at whether improving the nutritional quality of school meals can help prevent obesity in children living in rural areas. Over 11,500 students from six school districts in Arkansas took part. Three districts improved their meals, while three kept their usual menu…

This completed study from Harvard gave 115 healthy adults specific foods and then measured changes in their urine, blood, and stool. The goal was to find biological markers that show what someone has eaten, which could help scientists better track diet in future research. No trea…

This study tested whether adding praise from parents and game-like features (points, levels, a virtual pet) to a digital food log helps children aged 8-12 track what they eat. Nineteen families participated for 4 weeks. The goal was to see if these fun elements improve how often …

This study looked at whether offering extra help, like personal guidance and text messages, encourages people in cardiac rehabilitation to take part in a Food is Medicine program. 84 adults from San Francisco took part. Researchers compared four groups to see which support method…

This study looked at 71 children with celiac disease who follow a lifelong gluten-free diet. Researchers measured their eating habits, symptoms, and quality of life, and tested blood and stool for biomarkers. The goal was to find better ways to monitor nutrition and health in kid…

This study followed 461 children ages 6-8 whose mothers took a special nutritional drink before and during pregnancy. Researchers measured the children's growth, body composition, thinking skills, and metabolism to understand how parents' diet and lifestyle early on influence lon…

This study looked at whether taking a probiotic called L. plantarum can increase how much sulforaphane—a health-promoting compound—your body absorbs from broccoli. 13 healthy adults took either the probiotic or a placebo for a short time, then ate broccoli. Researchers measured s…

This study tested whether a full-service mobile food market (a bus that sells affordable, healthy foods) can improve diet quality and reduce food insecurity in low-income neighborhoods. Researchers enrolled 262 participants from 12 community sites, randomly assigning sites to rec…

This study looked at the small molecules and bacteria in the guts of 6 healthy adults after they took nutritional supplements. The goal was to understand what a normal, healthy gut looks like at the molecular level. Researchers used advanced tests on stool samples to track change…

This study looked at whether smaller amounts of cottonseed oil can improve cholesterol and other health markers in adults at risk for heart disease. 95 overweight or at-risk adults drank shakes with different doses of cottonseed oil daily for 28 days. Researchers measured changes…

This study tested a smartphone app called Pro2col Health in 50 overweight, sedentary adults aged 21-60. The app gave personalized tips to improve diet, exercise, and daily steps. Researchers measured changes in biological age, fitness, body composition, and blood pressure over ti…

This study looked at how different doses of DHA (an omega-3 from algae oil) affect EPA levels in the blood of healthy vegetarians and vegans. Over 8 weeks, 72 participants took one of six daily DHA doses. Researchers measured blood changes to understand how the body processes the…

This study aimed to find the best ways to teach cooking and food skills to adults. Researchers tested a new type of cooking class that focuses on using ingredients you already have, reducing food waste, and proper food storage. They wanted to see if these classes could help lower…