Overhead view of various legumes, grains, nuts, pasta, and dried mushrooms arranged in a colorful mosaic pattern.

Are you getting enough fiber?

Analysis & Insights

Only 5% of American adults meet the daily recommended intake for fiber – and the consequences go well beyond digestion. Here’s what nutrition researchers want you to know.
A black bowl filled with quinoa, topped with smoked salmon, green herbs, and lime wedges.

How much protein is enough?

Research

As federal dietary guidelines shift and influencers hawk endless supplements, Stanford Medicine nutrition experts help separate protein hype from medical science.

Embracing a plant-based diet

News

Focusing on whole foods from plant sources can reduce body weight, blood pressure and risk of heart disease, cancer and diabetes — and it can make your environmental impact more sustainable. Stanford Healthy Living instructor Dr. Reshma Shah offers simple ways to incorporate more plants into your diet.