Category Archives: Nutrition

6 cheap ‘superfoods’ that help you get flawless skin, lose weight and prevent baldness

If you want to improve your intestinal health and digestion, FERMENTED foods are for you. But did you know that these types of foods may also have other health benefits, from preventing baldness to giving your skin a glow? 6 fermented vegetablesCredit: Getty A South Korean study found that daily consumption of kimchi, which costs… Read More »

6 Lessons from Oprah’s TV Special on Weight Loss Drugs

Oprah Winfrey once again took to the airwaves to talk about her weight loss experiences, this time focusing on how medications like Wegovy and Zepbound can change the lives of people with obesity. During the hour-long ABC broadcast, An Oprah Special: Shame, Blame, and the Weight Loss RevolutionThe media mogul highlighted how stigma has shaped… Read More »

Dietary Interventions May Serve as Valuable Adjunctive Treatment in Patients with Vitiligo

Recent research has shed light on the role of diet and nutrition in the development and treatment of vitiligo. However, this issue is not new. Researchers have previously explored the potential of functional nutrition as an integrated approach to vitiligo treatment. According to past research, antioxidants and vitamin D derivatives have played a role in… Read More »

10 Foods That Contain More Protein Than Eggs

Protein is hot-hot-hot right now. Protein is a building block for muscles as well as hormones and enzymes in our body. As a beauty bonus, protein helps our body maintain healthy hair and nails and keep skin healthy. Protein is also very satisfying because it takes longer to digest. Most of us consume adequate amounts… Read More »

Canberra program helps children and parents develop good eating habits at an early age

In short: A program in Canberra is providing nutritional guidance to mothers to help them navigate a wealth of content that can offer inconsistent advice. The Healthy Eating Futures study tracks and supports the nutrition of parents and children for 1,000 days, starting in the second trimester of pregnancy. What’s next? The final phase of… Read More »

It starts in pregnancy: Canberra program helps children and parents develop good eating habits early

In short: A program in Canberra is providing nutritional guidance to mothers to help them navigate a wealth of content that can offer inconsistent advice. The Feeding a Healthy Future study tracks and supports the nutrition of parents and children for 1,000 days, starting in the second trimester of pregnancy. What’s next? The final phase… Read More »

The Role of Mitochondria in Diet and Health

Understanding MitochondriaMitochondria and nutrition: a deeper connectionMitochondrial dysfunction and health effectsThe role of mitochondria in aging and longevityNutritional strategies that support mitochondrial healthFuture directions: mitochondria in medical researchReferencesfurther reading Mitochondria, the powerhouse of the cell, play a surprising role in nutrition and health because their function in energy production directly affects body metabolism, which is… Read More »

How does home food availability affect young children’s nutritional intake?

Newswise — URBANA, Ill. – Early childhood is an important period for learning about nutrition and establishing healthy eating behaviors. Young children rely on their parents for food choices, and the availability of food in the home affects their dietary choices. A new study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign examines changes in home food… Read More »

Study explores changes in home food availability and nutritional intake for young children

Early childhood is an important period in terms of learning about nutrition and acquiring healthy eating behaviors. Young children rely on their parents for food choices, and the availability of food in the home affects their dietary choices. A new study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign examines changes in home food availability and nutritional… Read More »