A 2018 editorial in Open Heart by DiNicolantonio & O’Keefe highlights that the typical Western diet—with high omega-6 and low omega-3 fats—promotes inflammation linked to heart disease and chronic illness. They stress the importance of keeping omega‑6/omega‑3 ratios low to reduce inflammatory signaling like platelet aggregation and oxidative stress.

A 2025 narrative review in Nutrients by Reytor‑González et al. explores how when we eat interacts with our internal clocks—impacting metabolism and weight regulation. Aligning meals with natural circadian rhythms—eating more in the morning/early afternoon and less at night—may help prevent obesity and metabolic disease, even without restricting calories.

“Eat Your Protein And Lift Weights. I'd say from a simple standpoint, those are the two most important things.” ~Danica Patrick

A groundbreaking 2-year controlled study on rats—considered the gold standard for cancer research—found that even “safe” levels of glyphosate exposure caused multiple types of cancer, including leukemia, liver, thyroid, kidney, and brain tumors.

A 2025 review in Nutrients by Tur & González-Gross highlights how school environments—especially meals and physical activity programs—directly shape the long-term nutrition and fitness habits of children and adolescents.

A 2025 double-blind, placebo-controlled trial by Lamichhane et al. in Nutrients found that elderly prediabetic adults taking 80 mg/day of curcumin for 12 weeks saw significant reductions in HbA1c, a key marker of long-term blood sugar control.

A 2024 cross-sectional study in Nutrients by Havemann-Nies et al. analyzed nearly 10,000 German adults and found that those who regularly ate organic food had healthier diets overall—higher in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and fiber, and lower in sugar, saturated fat, and ultra-processed foods.

A 2025 analysis in Frontiers in Nutrition by He, Wang & Li used data from 12,432 U.S. adults to link specific pesticide chemicals—including the herbicide 2,4-D, organophosphates, and glyphosate—to poorer overall cardiovascular health.

A 2025 systematic review and meta-analysis in Nutrients by Sultan et al. analyzed multiple studies on egg consumption and digestive outcomes. They found that eating eggs (up to one per day) can improve gut permeability, reduce inflammation, and may even help balance gut bacteria.

A 2024 study from MIT and SMART introduced microneedle patches that inject melatonin directly into fruits and vegetables to delay spoilage. While the researchers claim this method reduces food waste by extending shelf life, it also involves piercing your produce with hormone-loaded needles—something never done before on a wide scale for fresh food.

A 2023 review by Torres‑Gonzalez & Bradley at Mass General Brigham found that milk isn’t just saturated fat—its unique structure (like milk polar lipids and odd‑chain fatty acids) speeds up cholesterol digestion, lowers inflammation, supports healthy gut bacteria, and shields against metabolic stress.

In 2025, Cannavaro, Leva, Caturano, Berra, Bonfrate & Conte (Université Clermont Auvergne & CNRS) reviewed research on using amino acid supplements during weight loss. Their Nutrients paper finds that certain amino acids—especially leucine, HMB, and collagen peptides—help protect lean mass when you’re slimming down.

A 2025 meta-analysis by Kazeminasab et al. (Université Clermont Auvergne & CNRS) reviewed 35 randomized controlled trials with 1,266 adults. They found that combining intermittent fasting with exercise didn’t reduce VO₂max or leg/bench strength, but did slightly boost handgrip strength.

A 2025 randomized trial by Kreimeyer et al., published in Nutrients, found that mixed and wheat varieties raised fasting glucose, insulin markers, and triglycerides, while pilsner performed similarly to water—reducing cholesterol and LDL, and lowering liver injury markers.

A 2025 study from the University of Southern California discovered that neurons in the ventral hippocampus store detailed memories of meals—what you ate and when. These brain “engrams” communicate with hunger centers, helping you feel full between meals.

A 2025 feasibility trial by Meinlschmidt et al. studied 54 women with and without obesity after a 10-hour daytime fast. Both groups reported increased hunger and lower satiety, but mood effects differed: women with obesity experienced more depression and anger, while non-obese women mainly reported increased fatigue.

A 2025 Consumer Reports investigation tested 300 ground beef samples and found that conventionally raised beef was twice as likely to contain dangerous “superbugs” resistant to multiple antibiotics compared to sustainably raised beef (18% vs. 9%) . These bacteria included E. coli and Staph aureus—some producing toxins that survive even proper cooking.

For the first time, the federal government is officially acknowledging the link between ultra-processed foods and skyrocketing rates of chronic illness, metabolic dysfunction, and neurodevelopmental issues like autism and ADHD.

Despite the wholesome label, “natural flavors” often contain highly processed chemical mixtures derived from plants or animals, but with little nutritional value.