Muscles don’t just help you move. They also produce compounds called myokines that support the health of your whole body.

How muscles ‘talk’ to your body

Myokines help your muscles communicate with your whole body.

Sleep is vital for health, but there are still many questions. We dive into ZOE’s research and outline what we’ve discovered about sleep so far.

What has ZOE’s research found about sleep?

What has ZOE discovered about sleep?

Mushrooms are delicious and versatile. Can they also protect the health of your heart? In this feature, we look at the evidence.

Can mushrooms protect heart health?

Are heart health claims about mushrooms backed by the evidence?

Muffins don’t have to be jam-packed with sugar and additives. Here, we provide five delicious, healthy muffin recipes for you to enjoy.

ZOE member’s favorite muffin recipes

Which recipe will you try?

Choosing snacks strategically can make a big difference to your diet’s overall health impact. Here are 10 healthy snack recipes selected by ZOE members.

What are you eating? ZOE members’ favorite snacks

The right snacks can up your intake of plants, fiber, and protein.

In this article, we’ll dive into three recent nutrition science studies. We’ll tell you what the researchers found and what it means for you.

3 new studies: Blood fat, ultra-processed food, and dementia

Keeping active is a vital part of a healthy lifestyle.

You know fermented foods help your gut. But can you make your own delicious ferments? Here’s an expert’s easy guide to fermenting (almost) any plant.

Fermentation 101: A beginner’s guide

Nervous about fermenting? Kenji can help.

In this special feature, we dive into our data and discover what our members have been eating this year. What do you think is the most popular vegetable?

What have ZOE members been eating this year?

What have our members been eating this year?

In the latest edition of the ZOE Nutrition Research Roundup, we outline five fascinating new studies and what they mean for your health.

5 fascinating studies: Chocolate, napping, and more

Could a quick nap help with  cognition?

ZOE recently ran a randomized controlled clinical trial to test whether our program really works. And we’re delighted to announce the findings: ZOE works.

Does ZOE work? The evidence

ZOE's latest study puts our program to the test.

Here are the 10 most popular healthy breakfast recipes, according to ZOE members. To start your day off right, which will you try?

What’s for breakfast? ZOE members’ top recipes

Breakfast might not be the most important meal of the day, but it certainly can be delicious.

In this edition of the ZOE Nutrition Research Roundup, we cover magnesium and sleep, garlic and arthritis, and how to slow biological aging.

5 fascinating studies: Sleep, blood pressure, and more

A healthy plant-based diet might slow biological aging.

Eating 30 different plants each week may sound daunting, but these surprising tips will help. For example, did you know that chocolate can count?

Surprising foods that count toward your 30 plants per week

Did you know that chocolate can count toward your 30-plant goal?

 Let’s take a look at five new and interesting nutrition science studies. Today, we cover kombucha, protein, exercise, meat, and more.

5 interesting studies: Kombucha, meat, and more

Kombucha can be a healthy addition to your diet.

Are you planning to make changes to your diet but don’t know where to start? Get some quick and simple tips from ZOE’s nutritionists.

11 ways to make your diet healthier, from ZOE nutritionists

ZOE's team of nutritionists

Here, we outline five recent nutrition science studies that we think are fascinating. Today, we cover milk, blood pressure, polyphenols, and more.

5 fascinating nutrition science studies: Milk, blood pressure, and more

Milk might help you control your blood pressure.

We asked our community which healthy swaps they’ve added to their diet since embarking on the ZOE program. Which swaps will you try?

10 healthy food swaps from ZOE’s community

Which swaps will you try?

ZOE runs the world's largest nutrition study. Now, thanks to our community-based research, we’ve made a breakthrough discovery in gut microbiome science.

New microbiome breakthrough from ZOE, thanks to community science

We’ve made a breakthrough discovery in gut microbiome science.

ZOE recently carried out a study on snacking. In this article, we’ll take you through the findings and explain what they mean for your health.

ZOE snacking study: What should you do?

What did our study on snacking find?

In this article, we’ll dive into the recent reports of turmeric causing liver injury. And we’ll explain what this means for your health. 

Can turmeric supplements damage your liver?

If you like adding turmeric to your diet, don’t worry.

In this feature, we’ll cover five interesting studies you should know about. Among other topics, we look at weight loss, vitamin D, IBS, and chocolate.

5 interesting studies: Chocolate, nuts, plant prescriptions, and more

Even adding just one extra portion of plants per day might help.

Companies say that their collagen products will give you youthful skin, hair, and nails. Here, we look at the research and get to the bottom of these claims.

Do collagen products protect skin, hair, and nails?

Collagen supplements are popular, but do they work?

In this feature, we look at recent research into whether fermented foods might help reduce diabetes risk or help control blood sugar responses.

Can fermented foods help tackle diabetes?

Can fermented food reduce type 2 diabetes risk?

Here, we look at more than 100 additives common in food. We cover colorings, emulsifiers, preservatives, antioxidants, acidifiers, and more.

Your comprehensive guide to food additives

Why do manufacturers use food additives?

The paleo, or caveman, diet is incredibly popular. But does it faithfully mirror our ancient ancestors' diets? In this feature, we find out.

Does the paleo diet reflect ancient humans’ diet?

Does the paleo diet really reflect our ancient ancestors' diets?

Adding a pinch of borax to drinking water has recently emerged as a social media wellness trend. In this article, we’ll give you the facts.

Why are people drinking borax, and is it a good idea?

Let's talk about borax and boron.

We explore how the size and weight of cutlery — and the color and texture of cups and plates — can influence how you perceive foods and drinks. 

Enjoying food: Why plates and cutlery (weirdly) matter

Studies show that your choice of cutlery and plates can influence how you perceive food.

In this edition of the ZOE Nutrition Research Roundup, we look at five recent, interesting studies and explain what they mean for your health.

5 interesting studies: Almonds, heart health, and more

Can almonds protect your heart health?

Here, we discuss the fascinating world of polyphenols, including the latest research into how these plant compounds might protect against type 2 diabetes.

Can polyphenols help tackle type 2 diabetes?

Can polyphenol-rich foods help treat type 2 diabetes?

The way a type of food looks can influence how much we enjoy eating it. But can changing its color alter its flavor? Here, we investigate.

Eating with your eyes: How color changes flavor

Color and flavor are intimately linked.

Here, we explore the latest research into links between diet quality and the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia.

Can a healthy diet reduce Alzheimer’s risk?

Can diet reduce your risk of developing Alzheimer's?

This week’s roundup of recent nutrition research includes studies on coffee and IBS, inflammation and depression, and plants and bone health.

5 interesting studies: Inflammation, coffee, and more

How is coffee linked to inflammation?

Here, we explain why fatty foods are irresistible. We also ask how your body detects fat in food. It’s more mysterious than you might think. 

Why fat is delicious and the mystery of fat perception

What makes fat so irresistible?

A recent viral TikTok post shows how to make edible cookie dough using cottage cheese. But is cottage cheese (or this recipe) healthy?

Cottage cheese cookie dough: Is it healthy?

Is cottage cheese healthy?

In this series, we outline interesting, recent nutrition studies. Today’s edition covers reviews on artificial sweeteners, olive oil, and more.

5 interesting studies: Artificial sweeteners, olive oil, and more

Can legumes extend your life?

Gut bacteria are probably the most famous organisms in your gut, but they’re not alone. In this feature, we cover the murky world of gut viruses.

How gut viruses shape your gut microbiome

Viruses called 'phages' attacking a bacterium.

We explore the growing links between the bacteria living in your mouth and your risk of obesity and other metabolic disorders.

Could bacteria in your mouth play a role in obesity?

Is your oral microbiome upping your obesity risk?

What is the gut mycobiome, and does it affect your health? In this article, we outline the latest research into the role of fungi in your gut.

Your mycobiome: The fungus among us

What are gut fungi up to in there?

In this feature, we’ll investigate links between the artificial sweetener aspartame and a wide range of health conditions.

Aspartame: Why are we still talking about it?

Aspartame's safety is still up for debate.

In this feature, we look at the lack of nutrition guidelines for trans folks, as well as food insecurity and how stigma can influence disordered eating.

Nutrition and transgender people

Trans rights are human rights

Recently, ZOE completed the world’s largest-ever study on bowel habits: The Big Poo Review. Here, we outline some of the most intriguing results.

Fascinating insights from The Big Poo Review

See results of the world’s largest-ever bowel habit study.

Mushrooms are varied and delicious, but can they help prevent or treat cancer? In this feature, we’ll look at the latest science.

Mushrooms vs. cancer: Lowering risk and designing drugs

Mushrooms are tasty, but can they reduce cancer risk?

Here, we outline five interesting, recent nutrition science studies. This edition’s studies include one on the Mediterranean diet and dementia risk.

5 interesting studies: Dementia, inflammation, and more

caprese salad with olive oil

You don’t need a colon cleanse or a smoothie diet to detox. You have your own built-in detox systems. Let’s look at how they work.

Your ultimate guide to detoxing

How does your body really detox?

Manufacturers add emulsifiers to a wide range of foods. Here, we’ll explain what they do, how to spot them, and most importantly, whether they’re safe.

What are emulsifiers, and are they safe?

avoiding emulsifiers is nearly impossible, and it’s probably unnecessary.

Many of us have heard of bile — but what is it, and what does it do? We’ll give you the lowdown and tell you why you should be thankful for bile.

Bile: What it is and why you need it

Why should you care about bile?

In this feature, we hear from one of ZOE’s senior nutrition coaches. He outlines which foods are good to eat after intense exercise.

What to eat after exercise, according to a nutritionist

After an intense workout, what should you eat?

Saliva doesn’t get the attention it deserves. So, in this feature, we’ll explain what it is, what it does, and why you should appreciate it.

9+ fascinating facts about saliva

Which flavor triggers the greatest release of saliva?

There’s already strong evidence that staying physically active is linked to better mental health. Here, we’ll explore why this link exists.

How does physical activity benefit mental health?

How does exercise boost mental health?

An innovative new study concludes that following the Mediterranean diet might reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes more than previously thought.

Study: Mediterranean diet may reduce diabetes risk more than previously thought

Links between the Mediterranean diet and type 2 diabetes are growing stronger.

In this nutrition news rundown, we cover five recent nutrition studies. We outline the research and tell you what it might mean for your health.

5 interesting studies: Cocoa, avocados, and more

What's new in nutrition research?

In this feature, we focus on food flavorings. We explain the difference between artificial and natural flavorings and explore their impact on your health.

Food flavorings: What are they, and are they safe?

So, what's the deal with food flavorings?

Here, we outline five recent nutrition studies and explain what they may mean for your health. We cover ultra-processed foods, chocolate, and more.

5 interesting nutrition studies you should know about

Nutrition science moves ever onward!

How does menopause influence your gut microbiome? And can your gut microbes affect your hormone levels? In this feature, we investigate.

How does your gut microbiome change during menopause?

How does menopause affect your gut microbiome?

Omega-3s are essential fatty acids. But what do they do in your body that makes them so important? Let’s jump into the science.

Omega-3s are ‘essential,’ but why? Part 2

What makes omega-3s 'essential'?

Omega-3s are essential fatty acids. But what exactly do they do in your body? What makes them essential? Here, we dive into the biology.

Omega-3s are ‘essential,’ but why? Part 1

Omega-3s are essential, but what do they do?

It’s becoming clearer that ultra-processed foods can impact your overall health. But are they linked to cognitive decline and dementia?

Are ultra-processed foods linked to cognitive decline and dementia?

Does your diet influence your brain health as you age?

We explain how adding fiber to your diet can help reduce your blood sugar response after you eat digestible carbs.

How does fiber reduce blood sugar spikes?

How does fiber affect your blood sugar levels?

Nuts are certainly a welcome addition to a healthy diet, but can they help boost your mental health? Here, we’ll dive into the evidence so far.

Can eating nuts improve your mental health?

Nuts are delicious, but can they improve mental health?

Food dyes are added to thousands of products in the U.S. and U.K. Are they safe? In this article, we’ll dig into the details.

What’s the truth about food dyes?

Do food dyes influence health?

Eggs contain a varied range of proteins. And some scientists hope that these might one day help treat cancer, hypertension, and other issues.

Egg proteins as drugs: Beneath the shell

Are eggs the gift that keeps on giving?

Proteins come in many forms. In this feature, we’ll introduce you to some of the most incredible proteins that help your body work.

5 incredible proteins you should know about

Proteins are almost unimaginably varied.

People have made a range of health claims about avocado oil. Here, we’ll examine how it compares with other oils to see if the high price tag is justified.

Can avocado oil boost your health?

How does avocado oil compare with other oils?

Foods in the U.K. and U.S. are different — why? We’ll run you through compounds used in the U.S. that are banned in the E.U. and ask what it means for you.

Why does food differ between the UK and US?

Why does food in the US and UK differ?

In this article, we’ll explain how certain foods — and food combinations — can help you manage your blood sugar levels after eating.

Which foods help lower (manage) blood sugar?

Some fruits may help reduce blood sugar responses after a meal.

In this feature, we investigate historical fad diets and ineffective weight loss interventions from the Victorian era to the 1950s.

Fad diets from history: Arsenic, cigarettes, and tapeworms

Fad diets are nothing new.

Some studies suggest that regularly eating chilis might extend your life. Can that be true? In this feature, we’ll look at the evidence.

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