Anahad O’Connor

• Eating Lab

These probiotic supplements contain a friendly type of bacteria called Akkermansia muciniphila, one of the species of bacteria that make up our gut microbiomes.

• Post Reports

This is not the presidential race that former president Donald Trump prepared for. Today, we unpack the state of the Trump campaign, its struggles to adapt and its strategy to face a new opponent.

• Well+Being

Scientists say adulteration is rampant in the avocado oil industry, and many people are being misled by some of the nation’s largest retail chains.

• Eating Lab

Most injuries related to cutting avocados occur from April through July. Here’s how to reduce your risk.

• Eating Lab

A study found that intermittent fasting had striking metabolic benefits that surpassed the effects of prescription drugs for people with newly diagnosed diabetes.

• Post Reports

Americans are gobbling up supplements. But do we really know what’s in them? Today on “Post Reports,” Well+Being columnist Anahad O’Connor breaks down what’s behind our growing appetite for herbs and vitamins.

• Eating Lab

Eating plant-derived foods that are ultra-processed increases the risk of heart attacks and strokes

• Eating Lab

The planetary health diet, which encourages people to eat more plants and fewer processed foods, lowers the risk of early death, new research shows.

• Eating Lab

Most of the sodium that we eat doesn’t come from table salt. About 70 percent comes from ultra-processed foods like bread, chips, deli meats and canned soups.