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Our research not only influences the scientific community, but the general public as well. We strive to share our discoveries with everyone. Read some of our latest articles on what is happening at the Nutrition Research Institute.
Susan Sumner, PhD, featured in The Boston Globe article on Living a Longer, Healthier Life
In a recent The Boston Globe article, Susan Sumner, PhD, a professor of nutrition at the UNC Nutrition Research Institute, discussed the importance of metabolites in understanding lifelong health. The article, titled “What do celery, dark chocolate, and parsley have...
Appetite for Life: Wellness Workshop
Kickstart Your Wellness: Your Personalized Approach to Health in 2025 Register today! Are you ready to start the New Year with a plan that’s as unique as you are? Join us at Appetite for Life: Kickstart Your Wellness, an interactive workshop designed to help you...
Shaping the National Dialogue: Susan Smith on Alcohol and Public Health
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine recently released a pivotal report examining the health impacts of moderate alcohol consumption. Requested by Congress, this report is intended to inform the next edition of the Dietary Guidelines for...
Holiday Eating: 7 Ways to Nurture Your Body and Banish Guilt
This article originally appeared on UNC HEALTH TALK Are visions of sugar plums dancing in your head? Along with Christmas cookies, cheese spreads, eggnog, casseroles, hot chocolate, gingerbread and peppermint candies? How do you stay healthy—physically and...
Understand Your Gut Microbiome and How to Keep It Healthy
This article originally appeared on UNC HEALTH TALK It’s been a long day on the go, and so you grab a burger and fries from the drive-thru. Within hours, your stomach hurts and you feel bad overall. That’s because fatty and highly processed foods are damaging to your...
Bridging Science and Community: A Letter and Video from Julian Robles
Understanding and Managing Stress Eating
by Irene Wang Originally published by the Living F.R.E.E. Lab During stressful times, many people reach for something crunchy, salty, or sweet - food that’s easily accessible and full of flavor, even when hunger isn’t the reason. While this is a common response, it’s...
Join Us in Advancing Nutrition Science – Study Opportunities for All Ages!
At the UNC Nutrition Research Institute (NRI), we’re on a mission to advance health through precision nutrition – and we invite you to be a part of it! By participating in our studies, you can help us uncover how nutrition affects well-being at every stage of life and...
Join Us in Transforming Lives Through Nutrition Research
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