Medically reviewed by Aviv Joshua, MS, RDN Black pepper is a common household spice. The main compound in it, piperine, can ...

We all seem to be looking for more ways to get the nutrients our bodies need, but nutrient intake is so much more than just the foods we eat. Even if you're eating foods that are high in the nutrients ...

If steaming or boiling kale doesn’t appeal to you, new research suggests that drizzling it with oil may help your body absorb far more of its nutrients. Researchers from the University of Missouri ...

University of Missouri researchers discovered that a small (and simple) change in preparation can influence how well the body absorbs kale’s nutrients. Stacey Leasca is an award-winning journalist ...

A healthy diet is one mostly made up of foods high in the nutrients the body needs to function, like vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, which are consistently linked to better heart function, ...

Certain natural plant compounds can interfere with nutrient absorption or cause symptoms in sensitive people, but preparation, balance and diet diversity usually shift the equation toward benefit. For ...