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The third most-abundant mineral in the human body, potassium is an electrolyte, regulating fluid balance by transferring nutrients and waste in and out of cells.

These microscopic bacteria may be instrumental to the treatment and prevention of certain infectious diseases, metabolic conditions, immune disorders and neurological disorders.

Food & Nutrition Magazine invited three Stone Soup bloggers to join a screening of the film Food Evolution and share their feedback. Here’s how they described the documentary,

Billed as a set of techniques that promise more precision, flexibility and efficiency, these new breeding technologies are fast-replacing the biotechnology used to create the first genetically engineered crops.

Magnesium is the fourth most abundant mineral in the body, with the majority found in the skeleton and the rest in muscle, soft tissue and blood.

Often described as “vitamin-like” for its water soluble vitamin properties, choline is a unique micronutrient that is crucial for many biological functions.

It is important to understand conditions for which this population is most at risk, the role of hormone therapy and appropriate social interaction.

Understanding the complex communication between the gastrointestinal tract and nervous system could bring forth novel disease interventions.

Emulsifiers made from plant, animal and synthetic sources commonly are added to processed foods such as mayonnaise, ice cream and baked goods to create a smooth texture, prevent separation and extend shelf life.

Considered the liver manifestation of metabolic syndrome, this condition may be managed with lifestyle changes.

Hydroponic produce is grown with the roots submerged in nutrient-fortified water. Here’s a closer look at this emerging method of produce production.

The use of herbs for maintaining balance in the midst of a variety of stressors is on the uptrend, but is it effective?

With today’s desire for less adulterated foods, some question the need for and safety of color additives.

Successful global giants in the grocery market, including the European companies ALDI and Lidl, continue to emerge in America, bringing with them lower prices, more jobs and stiff competition. While it may seem like a

Few food trends have become so pervasive, and so quickly, as the gluten-free movement. Less than 10 years ago, celiac disease was a mere blip on the radar of mainstream media. Then, TV personality Elisabeth

Processed foods that sit on supermarket shelves for a while would deteriorate if certain food additives were not included. Humectants and anticaking agents contribute to consumer expectations for quality and performance of favorite foods if certain

Developed for medical use and generally prescribed to treat poisoning, activated charcoal is ingested to absorb harmful chemicals in the GI tract and stop the body from absorbing them. While it is effective in treating

One does not need to go far to find harrowing statistics about obesity. According to National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey data, obesity in adults more than doubled over half a century — from 13.4