At the Dao Research Lab, we're passionate about making nutrition research accessible to everyone. Our "Dao Lab Nutrition Knowledge Bites" series explores the science behind what we eat, offering evidence-based information that you can trust. Always backed-by-science, always interesting! This series delves into topics like ultra-processed foods, gut health, the role of supplements, and more, providing you with the knowledge to make healthier choices for yourself and your family.
Fork the Myths: Nutrition Facts or Fiction?
Photo by Kacper Peciak on Unsplash Podcast Speaker: Nicholas Clarke, BS, UNH Join us for an eye-opening podcast where we separate nutrition facts from fiction! We will tackle some of the most persistent food myths circulating today: Whether you’re a nutrition enthusiast or simply trying to make informed choices, this podcast episode will help you navigate […]
Hooked on Health: The Anti-Inflammatory Power of Fish Oil
Photo by Leohoho on Unsplash Article By: Nicholas Clarke, BS, UNH Imagine your body is a beautiful garden. In this hypothetical, inflammation is like a gardener who tends to the soil, an essential process for nurturing growth and protecting against pests. But what happens when the gardener overharvests or neglects the garden, it becomes overgrown with […]
Tech vs. Taste: Can AI Decode Your Nutrition Needs?
Photo by Frederick Medina on Unsplash Article By: Nicholas Clarke, BS, UNH Imagine having a personal nutritionist in your pocket, an app that knows exactly what you should eat, tracks your meals, and designs personalized diet plans based on your health goals. That’s the promise of artificial intelligence (AI) powered nutrition software, but how close are […]
The Unhappy Meal: How Ultra-Processed Foods Affect Brain Health
Photo by Karsten Winegeart on Unsplash Article By: Nicholas Clarke, BS, UNH What if your favorite fast-food meal was not only affecting your stomach but also your brain? Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are those highly convenient, cheap to purchase, and often irresistible products. It is important to recognize that these foods may come at a hidden […]
Gut Feeling: How Fermented Foods Can Help You Sleep Like a Baby
Photo by little plant on Unsplash Article By: Nicholas Clarke, BS, UNH Have you ever found yourself tossing and turning during the night, desperately wishing for a magic sleep solution? Well, it turns out the secret to better sleep might be right in your refrigerator! Recent studies have uncovered a fascinating connection between eating fermented […]