This is the season when we turn to the magic diet that will help us shed those unwanted COVID-19 and holiday pounds. There’s no shortage of headlines guaranteeing success to anyone who follows the latest diet. Some, like the Mediterranean or DASH diet, are balanced and sensible. Others, especially those promising to lose 10 pounds… Read More »
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05 December 2023 — New research reveals that a long-chain fatty acid (trans-vaccenic acid (TVA)) found in meat and dairy products strengthens immune cell function and anti-tumor immunity in vivo. Rather than recommending people increase their consumption of red meat and dairy products because they have been linked to harmful health effects, the researchers note… Read More »
The latest diet craze taking the internet by storm is said to provide a nutritionally balanced framework for healthy, long-term weight loss. So would an accredited nutritionist recommend this? Every day the internet publishes another rule, recommendation or important tip on how we should nourish our bodies. It’s as if one day we were told… Read More »
(Image credit: Natures Crops International) December 05, 2023 — A brain lipid research team recommends the Ahiflower diet (Buglossoides arvensis) oil may be a valuable plant-based source for sustaining tissue turnover of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) comparable to dietary DHA. New research determined that Ahiflower oil was as effective as purified marine-based DHA at improving DHA… Read More »
A new study eBioMedicine studied the effect of including canned navy beans into the normal diet for eight weeks. This research focused on how such a dietary change affects the gut microbiota as well as circulating markers and metabolites in obese individuals with a history of colorectal neoplasia and precancerous polyps. The study also included… Read More »
Urban Co-Op Limerick – Mother (centre) and staff and members of The Urban Co-Op seen above. Image: Olena Oleksienko/ilovelimerick Urban Co-op Limerick is a social enterprise Together Focus on nutrition and healthy sustainable living An organic philosophy is the driving force behind The Urban Co-Op and Wellness Hub Limerick. Image: Olena Oleksienko/ilovelimerick Its mission is… Read More »
A study in 22 pairs of identical twins found that a vegan diet may be superior to an omnivorous diet in boosting cardiovascular health. The researchers instructed one twin to follow an omnivorous diet and the other a vegan diet for eight weeks. Paper It was published Nov. 30 in the Journal of the American… Read More »
How social media habits can affect mental healthStrategies for a balanced digital lifeReferencesfurther reading The term “Digital Nutrition” was coined by Sydney-based psychologist Jocelyn Brewer to describe the impact of social media habits on our mental health and provide guidance on developing healthy digital habits and improving our digital wellbeing. “Digital Nutrition” is a guilt-free… Read More »
Beets are rich in antioxidants, especially betalains, which give beets their red color. Research suggests that betanin, the main betalain found in beets, destroys free radicals (unstable atoms that can damage cells) twice as effectively as other antioxidants. This increased antioxidant activity may be due to its unique chemical structure. Moreover, betalains can prevent DNA… Read More »