Are you a super-taster?

Are you a super-taster?

Nutrigenetics and -genomics are the sciences examining the interplay of our genes and how nutrition works in our bodies. While complex, these concepts are sometimes easily illustrated by such means as simple test strips of specially treated paper placed on the tongue....
Arugula, Mozzarella and Black Grapes

Arugula, Mozzarella and Black Grapes

Enjoy this healthy and delicious springtime salad featuring arugula, mozzarella and black grapes. Arugula, a leafy green, is dense with the natural antioxidants vitamin C, vitamin K and vitamin A. In addition to fighting free radical activity, these vitamins offer...

Speed Dating with the NRI: 3-Minute Nutrition Theories

Appetite for Life ReviewSpeed Dating with the NRI: 3-Minute Nutrition Theories These 3-minute theory presentations are designed to effectively explain complex scientific research in down-to-earth language for a non-scientific audience.  Click a button below to read...
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Support Our Science

Our science is complex, but the purpose is clear: We do it for you! Your nutritional needs are as unique as you are. They depend on things like your genes, microbes, and environment. We focus on understanding how these individualities affect the way nutrition works to...
Give the Gift of Good Health

Give the Gift of Good Health

Our science is complex, but the purpose is clear: We do it for you! Your nutritional needs are as unique as you are. They depend on things like your genes, microbes, and environment. We focus on understanding how these individualities affect the way nutrition works to...
Hursting receives AICR’s Distinguished Service Award

Hursting receives AICR’s Distinguished Service Award

Stephen D. Hursting, PhD, MPH, Director of the Nutrition Research Institute and Professor of Nutrition at the University of North Carolina, was awarded the American Institute for Cancer Research’s (AICR) Distinguished Service Award on November 2 at the 2022 AICR...