Food Health Lab
Independent guidance grounded in scientific evidence.
You asked. The evidence answered.
The newest additions to our Health Q&A — real questions put to the research, with every claim sourced.
Does Soy Raise Women’s Estrogen Levels — and Is It Safe to Eat?
Does soy raise women’s estrogen levels? An evidence-based look at phytoestrogens, hormone studies, breast-cancer safety and the difference between soy foods and supplements.
Read the answer ->Does Black Seed (Nigella Sativa) Help With Weight or Cholesterol?
Black seed (Nigella sativa) for weight, BMI and blood lipids: what the clinical trials actually show, and the appetite-suppression and insulin-sensitivity mechanism behind it.
Read the answer ->Do GLP-1 Drugs Cause Muscle Loss? Long-Term Side Effects Explained
Semaglutide and tirzepatide explained: how much lean muscle the trials actually show you lose, the gallbladder and GI risks, the thyroid warning, and what changed with the suicide-risk label.
Read the answer ->A new plate every day
One pick from our recipe collection, rotating daily — built on the same science as everything else here.
Tortilla de Verduras — Extra-Veg Spanish Tortilla
A high-veg Spanish tortilla where potato shares the pan with spinach, pepper and zucchini for a fibre-rich brunch.
Cook it ->Around 120 minutes a week in nature is where measurable wellbeing gains begin — one long walk or many short ones, the dose is what counts.
Read the forest-bathing evidence ->Explore by area
Six areas with evidence-based guides, practical recipes and research updates.
Featured guides
A rotating pick of the deep-dives readers spend the most time with.
The food & supplements that actually help you sleep
What the evidence supports — and what to skip — for better rest.
Read the guide ->Vitamin D: the complete guide
Forms, dosing, deficiency signs and who genuinely benefits.
Read the guide ->LDL & heart health, without the panic
What cholesterol numbers mean and the diet moves that shift them.
Read the guide ->The latest research, briefly
Short, sourced updates from new studies — published most weekdays.
Two studies, two continents, the same number: 57% higher heart risk with high xylitol
New research suggests that xylitol, a widely used low-calorie sweetener, may increase platelet activity and be associated with a higher risk of major adverse cardiovascular events. Learn what this means for your health.
Read the update ->Zinc cut insulin resistance in diabetes trials — but not blood sugar
A systematic review highlights the potential benefits of zinc supplementation for insulin resistance and inflammation in diabetes management.
Read the update ->Whey plus collagen added 2.66 kg of muscle in 8 weeks - more than either alone
A recent study shows that combining whey protein and collagen supplementation can enhance muscle mass and bone density in resistance-trained men.
Read the update ->Science first, always
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