If you've heard the term "macros" before or even some rumblings about a macro counting-type diet, but don't know what it is, we've got you. We break it down and answer your questions. What are macros?

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If you consciously think about your health — or can’t avoid overhearing co-workers talk about their new diets — you’ve probably heard of ketones. As the basis of the popular ketogenic diet, touted by ...

What if we told you that there was a way to have your cake (and brownies, bagels, and candy) and lose weight, too? That's the buzz behind the “If It Fits Your Macros” (IIFYM) diet. Its many devotees ...

By 2024, the protein supplements market was valued at $9.88 billion in the United States and $28.15 billion globally, ...

What we eat has the potential to either increase or decrease our lifespan. But aside from this essential truth, how to eat to our best advantage is up for debate. In a study released Monday, ...

This study details the development of a novel dietary variety score that is based on the macronutrient composition of the food consumed. Using the dietary exchange algorithm and 4-day food records in ...

Extreme temperatures threaten agriculture and exacerbate global food insecurity, yet their direct impact on dietary choices remains poorly understood. We provide novel evidence of how short-term ...

Animal models have demonstrated that maternal overnutrition during pregnancy influences offspring adiposity. Few human studies of normal pregnancy have replicated these findings. We examined the ...