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Science-backed nutrition articles and practical guides from NutriFactx.
FeaturedThe number on the back of your protein bar isn't wrong; it's just outdated. Here's how much protein you actually need, according to the newly updated 2026 federal guidelines, and why most of us have been underestimating it for years.
FeaturedDetox teas, "carbs make you fat," and breakfast as the most important meal: these nutrition myths persist. Here's what the research actually shows.
FeaturedSeed oils are everywhere but are they actually bad for you, or is the internet overreacting? Here's a simple, step-by-step guide to cutting back if you want to, plus which alternatives actually work.
FeaturedProbiotics, fermented foods, fiber, "leaky gut" gut health advice is everywhere. Here's what the actual research says about each popular claim.
FeaturedNatural. Sugar-free. Low-fat. High-protein. These words sound like health guarantees — but the science and regulations tell a different story.
FeaturedSugar activates the same brain pathways as addictive drugs — but does that make it addictive? Here's what decades of actual research say.
FeaturedThat 9 PM ice cream craving isn't a willpower problem. Here's the real hormonal reason sugar cravings hit hardest at night and how to break the cycle.
FeaturedAre seed oils toxic, or is that overblown? A balanced look at what credentialed experts on both sides of this heated debate actually say.
FeaturedThe standard protein RDA wasn't built for women over 50. Here's the science-backed number researchers recommend and how to hit it.
FeaturedUltra-processed foods make up over half the calories in many diets today. Here's what the science actually shows about the risks — and what to do about it.
Featured0.8 grams per kilogram; is that really enough? Leading protein researchers say the official recommendation misses the mark for most active adults.
FeaturedCutting seed oils at home is easy — restaurants are where it gets tricky. Practical tips for navigating menus without turning dinner into an interrogation.
FeaturedPacked lunches full of crackers and fruit snacks are the norm, not a parenting failure. Here's what the research actually says about ultra-processed foods in kids' lunches and simple swaps that don't turn lunch packing into a daily battle.