Antioxidants are compounds that help protect your body’s cells from oxidative stress, which is caused by free radicals—unstable molecules that can damage cells and contribute to aging and chronic ...

Astaxanthin, a powerhouse antioxidant, may sharpen cognitive performance, combat mental fatigue, and protect athletes’ brains from oxidative stress. Here’s the science—and how to use it.

Eating vitamin C-rich fruits like raspberries can help slow skin aging. The vitamin supports collagen production, keeping ...

A colorful array of charred summer vegetables, basted with a spice-infused olive oil, sits atop a fluffy bed of couscous. It’s as visually striking as it is satisfying — perfect for summer ga… ...

The >0.50 eV bathochromic shift of the absorption by the carotenoid astaxanthin in crustacyanin, the carotenoprotein responsible for the coloration of lobster shell, is believed to result from ...

Magnesium is an essential mineral found in vegetables like spinach, kale, acorn squash, edamame, artichokes, and parsnips.

Vegetables have varying levels of natural sugars. Read on to learn which are the lowest to help keep your blood sugar levels happy.

More recently, though, I’ve noticed that microalgae are popping up more and more, to the point that I started to wonder: What’s the big deal with these microscopic organisms? When I asked my own ...

Summer is the perfect time to "eat the rainbow" with fresh, in-season produce. Dietitians say these 11 healthy summer vegetables should top your shopping list.