Scientists use crops to create foods with health-promoting properties.

Project examines the role of prebiotics in healthy gut microbiota.

Healthy diets that are diverse and high in fiber can result in lower antimicrobial resistance.

Study reveals vitamin E can be successfully added to frying oil and fried foods, like tortilla chips.

ARS scientists studied the potential benefits of a yogurt fortified with heart healthy chickpea flour.

Popcorn is a popular snack and can be a healthy, whole grain choice for omnivores, vegetarians, and vegans.

ARS-funded research helped to empower military families with nutritional knowledge.

Scientists have identified in fermented cucumbers, peptides known to have anti-hypertensive properties.

ARS research shows that eating nuts can change the microbiota that live inside our intestines.

ARS scientists found a way to make a valuable compound from bread waste.

Researchers find eating vegetables improves emotional wellbeing.

Researchers are studying to what extent fermented vegetables may enhance human health.

Thanks to major clover-centric breakthroughs, we’ve found yet another reason to love clover.

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans can be adapted for vegetarians and vegans.

Study finds eating a high level of carbohydrates regulates a gene in the body that can reduce your risk of obesity and other metabolic diseases.

Studies suggest increasing vitamin K may help muscles, bones, memory, and more.

Researchers are examining the roles of physical activity and diet in slowing or reversing the age-related effects of sarcopenia.

Research found that the consumption of vitamins D and K can lower the risk of neurodegenerative disorders.

Study suggests adequate vitamin B12 intake is important for maintaining bone mineral density.

Studies show that eating a healthful diet over a lifetime can improve the condition of the brain as people reach their twilight years.

Research suggests a role between the gut microbiome and maintenance of muscle strength with advancing age.

Scientists identified 8 spinach varieties that have low oxalate levels, which is sometimes linked to better health.

ARS researchers explore how regular protein consumption can ward off disability in older adults.

Consuming balanced each of the food groups as recommended in MyPlate helps you build and maintain healthy bones.

Scientists study the role of gut microbes on muscle mass and strength in both mice and older adult humans.

An ARS-funded study suggests that diets high in flavonoids may protect cognitive health. 

Resistance or "strength" training has been shown to be a safe and effective method of reversing sarcopenia, or muscle loss, in the elderly.

People in their 70s and 80s can improve their mobility and function by walking 30 minutes a day.

Study finds that elderly participants with normal blood zinc concentrations were about 50% less likely to develop pneumonia.

An ARS study shows that infants who display less joy while eating tend to gain more weight than infants who smile, giggle, and babble more.

Being overweight may predispose mothers to pass health challenges to their children.

ARS-funded research delves into the critical connection between childhood obesity and bone health.

New scanner can monitor children’s fruit and vegetable intake.

Breastfeeding can influence development of the infant immune system.

ARS-funded researchers are studying the role of nutrition in reducing health risks for preterm infants.

Overnutrition during infancy could lead to future health problems, including type 2 diabetes.

The content of oligosaccharides differ in milk produced by women with normal weight, overweight, or obesity.

Drinking tea lowered low-density lipoprotein, the LDL "bad" cholesterol, in a small group of volunteers.

Whole, cooked beans are low in fat and provide high-quality protein as well as vitamins, minerals and polyphenols. 

ARS scientists led two dietary projects to determine the effects of fatty acids on heart health. 

"Bad" cholesterol is lowered most when plant sterols are consumed in small amounts throughout the day vs one large amount.

Adding cooked black beans to a high-fat diet improved sensitivity to insulin in obese mice. 

Compounds in cinnamon may one day be key natural ingredients in new products aimed at lowering blood sugar levels. 

A recently discovered compound in peppers may help counter the adverse effects of some diabetes medications.

Popular sweetener stevia found to have no negative effect on human gut health.

ARS researchers develop a low-glycemic sweetener for diabetics.

ARS is at the forefront of cutting-edge research to improve quality of life for people with peanut allergy.

ARS scientists are looking to alternative grains as a key to making foods both healthy and tasty.

Sorghum bran, a byproduct of sorghum milling, can enhance gluten-free bread's nutritional value without compromising its flavor.

Sunbutter, developed by ARS, contains sunflower seeds as its main ingredient. 

Being overweight may predispose mothers to pass health challenges to their children.

ARS researchers investigate whether late evening eating leads to higher energy intake.

Researchers found that children who were overweight or obese gained more weight during the summer than during the school year.

ARS researchers are studying the relationships between psychological stress, diet, and health outcomes.

Research found that taste perception could influence diet quality.

Deficiencies of iron and zinc are major causes of early childhood morbidity and mortality, primarily in developing countries.

Manteca yellow bean is more digestible, provides more iron bioavailability and boils faster.

ARS scientists evaluated the bioavailability of "elemental iron powders" commonly used in products such as ready-to-eat cereals.