Nutrition, Explained
There’s a lot of nutrition noise on the internet. Here, we put nutrition claims into perspective: what the evidence actually says, how much something matters, and what it means for the way you eat. Because a nutrition fact can be true without being the whole story.
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Plant Sterols: Yes, Plants Have Sterols Too
Plant foods don’t contain cholesterol, but they do contain plant sterols—compounds similar enough to cholesterol to interfere with its absorption. Here’s the interesting science behind them.
Looks and Tastes the Same. Same Nutrition?
Plant-based alternatives can recreate the melt of cheese, the bite of meat and the creaminess of yogurt. But matching the eating experience doesn’t guarantee matching nutrition.
The Protein Halo
Protein has become shorthand for healthy—even when we’re talking about fruits and vegetables. Here’s how to tell the difference between a food that contains protein and one that provides a meaningful amount in a realistic portion.
Plant-Based Milk Looks Like Milk. But What Are You Actually Replacing?
Plant-based milk can be a perfectly reasonable choice. But almond, oat, soy and other milks don’t necessarily replace the calcium, protein and other nutrients in dairy milk. Here’s what to check when choosing yours.
Sugar Is Plant-Based. Sugar Is Fat-Free.
A food claim can be completely true and still lead us toward the wrong choice. Sugar gives us a surprisingly good lesson in how the health halo works.
What Is a Healthy Food?
Is broccoli healthy? Sure. But no single food can give us everything we need. Here’s a more useful way to think about “healthy food”—without chasing nutritional perfection.