one evergreen flower Etienne Voss This nutty ancient grain—surprise!—is actually a seed, like quinoa, and is native to South America. It’s nutritionally dense: high in iron, bone-supporting calcium and fiber, which are key to healthy digestion. Research also shows that it may have anti-cancer and antimicrobial properties. To serve, It can easily be thrown into… Read More »
The humble white sliced loaf has been an essential part of British life for nearly 100 years; Easily coinciding with the invention of the pop-up toaster in 1926, it was a marriage made in buttery heaven. Head of the science department at the School of Health and Lifestyle, Dr. “White sliced bread is a staple… Read More »
A new study published in the journal Nutrition, Researchers at Northumbria University in the United Kingdom investigated the relationship between adherence to the ketogenic diet and various aspects of mental health, such as calmness, contentment, alertness, and emotional well-being, in the general healthy population. Research: The ketogenic diet has a positive relationship with mental and… Read More »
A new study published in the journal nutrients, researchers are reviewing existing publications to determine the role of nutrition in the development of acne vulgaris. To this end, the complex interplay of various factors was investigated to elucidate how diet affects biochemical markers, gene transcription related to sebaceous gland function, bacterial proliferation, and acne-related inflammation.… Read More »
Micronutrients play an important role in keeping the human body active and functional. Zinc deficiency is a major public health problem in low- and middle-income countries and is associated with higher rates of childhood morbidity and mortality. Such deficiencies increase lifelong morbidity and mortality and can impair growth and cognitive development. In Bangladesh, where rice… Read More »
Nutritional yeast has many benefits. It increases energy, protects against cell damage, lowers cholesterol and more. It’s also a nutty, flavorful spice that pairs well with dishes like tofu scrambles and enchiladas. If you’re focused on improving your diet and nutrition or are just curious about nutritional yeast, here’s what you need to know and… Read More »
“TOOur bodies are unique, and so is the food you need. This is a fundamental principle of personalized nutrition (PN), as the UK’s leading advocate, health science company Zoe, explains. Since its launch in April 2022, 130,000 people have subscribed to the service, which uses a prick blood test, stool sample and wearable continuous glucose… Read More »
Although dairy products are generally considered the cornerstone of a healthy diet, many Americans continue to fall below the recommended daily intake, as confirmed by the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, published every five years by the federal departments of Agriculture, Health and Human Services. An in-depth consumer study published by the International Food Information Council… Read More »
There has recently been scrutiny over global food conglomerate Nestlé adding sugar to powdered baby food products such as Cerelac in low-income countries such as India, while not adding sugar in richer countries. This revelation led the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) to re-evaluate its regulations on sugar in packaged foods. Especially,… Read More »
Humanity faces unprecedented challenges, from increasing climate change to widespread food and nutrition insecurity. To feed a rapidly growing global population, countries need to produce more food on land strained by soil degradation and water scarcity. A team of chemists, designers and researchers led by the Pratt Institute, which recently received a $5 million collaborative… Read More »