‘Baked, not fried’: five highlights from nutrition research

Email Bluesky Facebook LinkedIn Reddit Whatsapp X A mixed community of bacteria — some of which are found in the gut — imaged using a scanning electron microscope. Steve Gschmeissner/SPL As the saying goes, you are what you eat. The choices that we make for every meal have a profound impact on our bodies, shaping our short- and long-term health. It might be a decision as simple as having a coffee earlier in the day than usual, choosing mashed potatoes instead of fried ones or a more complex choice, such as giving up meat. In an era when many of the leading causes of death are linked to diet-related metabolic disorders, such as obesity and diabetes, nutrition research seeks to understand such impacts, and to guide food and dietary choices for improved health outcomes. This round-up examines some of the most interesting and important nutritional-health findings of the past few years. Morning coffee best for heart health For millions of people globally, the day starts with a steaming cup of coffee. And for many of those coffee drinkers, it’s the first of several cups consumed throughout their waking hours. Nature Spotlight: Nutrition