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Vitamin D toxicity is a condition when a person takes excessive amounts of Vitamin D. This happens not because of a diet or sun exposure but by an excessive amount of Vitamin D supplements. It can lead to toxicity in the body.

Cross-sectional review of more than 5000 US adults showed no apparent link between added dietary sugar and prevalent prediabetes.

Dill is often treated as a humble helper to greater foods, but this tasty plant has under-appreciated medicinal potential.

In our era of processed foods, obesity is an easy state to fall into. Getting out of it is easier if you are aware of hyper-palatable addictive foods.

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Avocados are incredibly nutritious and versatile, and apart from their creamy and tasty flavor, they improve overall health in various ways. The USDA National Nutrient Database reports that a...

At a Feb. 7 Congressional briefing on food as medicine, co-hosted by the Tufts Friedman School and the House Hunger Caucus, leaders in the private sector spoke about investing in nutrition and boosting their bottom line

We reviewed data on the American diet from 1800 to 2019. Methods We examined food availability and estimated consumption data from 1808-2019 using historical sources from the federal government and additional public data sources. Results Processed and ultra-processed foods increased from 60% of foods. Large increases occurred for sugar, white and whole wheat flour, rice, poultry, eggs, and vegetable oils, dairy products, and fresh vegetables. Saturated fats from animal sources declined while pol...

Fruits provide hydration, glow to the skin and prevent skin dryness, lesions because of their vitamins, minerals, fiber, and phytonutrients.