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It is truthful and important to understand is that all calories are not the same. It’s also important that you understand what kind of calories you are eating, especially if you are interested in weight loss and long-term weight management. One of those important nutrients, whose calories are...

With so much information and conflicting advice hanging around the internet, it’s easy to feel confused. But unmasking the myths and explaining the science is important in order to unravel what’s truly nutritional and leave behind certain fallacies. Here are some of the most common...

Past research has shown that certain maternal health habits, such as smoking, can increase an infant’s chances of developing lung disease. But a new study using a mouse model also gives indication that diet may have a bigger role. A team of investigators found that lower caloric intake in...

Lately, the world seems obsessed with protein in the diet: protein waters and beverages, the protein-heavy paleo, keto and Atkins diets, and protein-boosted packaged foods from pancake mix to chips. But what exactly does protein do for you? Which sources are the healthiest? How much do you...

Background The types of food in complementary feeding of infants and young children are important for growth and development. Food protein quality, as measured by the Digestible Indispensable Amino Acid Score (DIAAS), requires the determination of true ileal digestibility of indispensable amino...