The six basic nutrients your body needs are carbohydrates, protein, fats, vitamins, minerals, and water. A well-balanced diet with all these nutrients can help you live longer and healthier. They ...

Across the United States, people’s diets tend to lack five key nutrients. Most people should be getting more vitamin D, vitamin E, fiber, calcium and magnesium, according to an analysis published June ...

University of Otago—Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka nutrition experts are calling for dietary fiber to be officially recognized internationally as an essential nutrient—the first "new" essential nutrient in more ...

Protein is an essential nutrient that benefits your body in numerous ways, and it's especially trendy these days, with people everywhere stocking up on high-protein, low-calorie foods. Most people get ...

When it comes to high-protein foods, animal sources like chicken, eggs and fish often steal the spotlight. But there’s one thing they all lack — fiber. That’s where plant-based protein sources shine.

Nutrition experts are calling for a seismic shift in how we view dietary fibre, arguing that it should be officially recognised as an essential nutrient on par with vitamins, amino acids and minerals.

Rachael Link is a registered dietitian and health writer based in San Francisco. She completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Central Missouri and holds a master’s degree from New York ...