Healthy Eating Archive

A daily serving of cheese is linked to a lower risk of heart disease, stroke, and death from cardiovascular disease. But it's best to pair cheese with foods like whole-grain crackers or salad instead of combining it with refined carbohydrates and meat, such as cheese on burgers or pizza. Health-promoting fermentation products may counteract the saturated fat and sodium found in cheese.

A 2024 study of more than 32,000 depression-free women who were followed for 14 years found that those who ate the most weekly servings of citrus (six or more) had a 22% lower risk for developing depression, compared with those who ate the least citrus.

A 2025 study suggested that people who eat higher amounts of processed red meat may be more likely to develop dementia than people who eat very little of it.

In a 2025 Harvard study of more than 133,000 people followed for four decades, those who ate the most red meat each day (a quarter-serving or more) had a 13% higher risk of developing dementia later in life, compared with people who ate the least.

Long-term research found that higher consumption of butter increases mortality risk, while higher consumption of plant-based oil lowers it. And substituting certain plant oils for butter might help people live longer. What's a butter lover to do?

Our health is intertwined with the health of planet Earth, and the impacts of climate change threaten our well-being. Collectively taking small steps like eating more plant-forward meals, using bikes or public transit, and even sharing our pledges can help move the needle in a positive direction.

A 2024 study observed that people who eat at least five servings of dark chocolate each week were less likely to develop type 2 diabetes.

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