Nutrition Archives

Patient shares experience with celiac disease: It’s a serious autoimmune condition, but “not the end of the world”

In a video, Stanford Children's Health's Healthier, Happier Lives Blog introduces a patient with celiac disease and discusses the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of the autoimmune disorder.

Family food rules can significantly improve teens’ independent food choices

Household guidelines and rules related to food help teenagers eat healthier away from home, new Stanford research suggests.

Debating low-fat vs low-carb diets? New study found a draw

A comparison of diets for weight loss for those with different levels of insulin and metabolic genes did not find a clear winner.

Ways to boost blood iron levels while eating a vegan or vegetarian diet

Updated April 18, 2022 If you eat a vegan or vegetarian diet, or if you're just aiming to keep your iron levels up, you probably …

Eating for good blood: Tips for boosting iron levels and hemoglobin

Approximately 10 percent of potential blood donors are turned away because of low iron. Here, a Stanford Blood Center writer offers tips for boosting a person's count.