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The question, “What are the best sources of protein?” is complicated by the significant hidden health and environmental costs associated with many popular options. Existing food rating systems, such as nutritional traffic lights and carbon footprint labels, are valuable but often unidimensional. This narrow focus can conceal critical trade-offs and mislead consumers by failing to…

January 14, 2026 The Mediterranean diet focuses on plant-based foods and olive oil, with moderate amounts of dairy, poultry and fish

While vitamins and nutritional or dietary supplements might be beneficial to your health, they can also cause health risks. Notably, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not have the authority to review dietary supplement products for safety and effectiveness before they are marketed. And with the FDA estimating that there are more than…

While it’s possible to get all of the vitamins and minerals you need from careful food selection and a nutrient-dense diet, research shows many women still experience at least one type of nutrient deficiency, if not more. So what vitamins should a woman take on a daily basis, and what are the best vitamins for…