In contemporary times, people are increasingly vulnerable to chronic lifestyle-related disorders such as diabetes resulting from sedentary routines, poor eating habits, increased stress levels, and more. According to the World Health Organization, nearly 77 million people in India aged 18 years and above suffer from type 2 diabetes, while close to 25 million people face… Read More »
In a review published in the journal Communication BiologyResearchers in the United States have described the potential role and benefits of externally fermented foods in stimulating the expansion of the hominid brain. They also discussed the explanatory power of “external fermentation hypotheses” and explored relevant food practices in human cultures. Image Credit: Busker909/Shutterstock Background Human… Read More »
A recent review in the journal Food Science and NutritionThe research team summarized current medical knowledge on the role some common foods play in boosting the immune system. The comprehensive article covered the benefits of consuming fruits, vegetables, spices, animal products and other foods in maintaining a healthy immune system. Study: Common foods that boost… Read More »
A short report was published Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition Describes the impact of a vegetarian diet on all-cause mortality in adults in the United States. To work: Vegetarian diets and risk of all-cause mortality in a population-based prospective study in the United States.. Image Credit: Yulia Furman / Shutterstock.com Background Chronic diseases, including… Read More »
When Karim Benzema began playing the best football of his life in his thirties – winning the Ballon d’Or at 34 – he attributed some of the success to having put top chef Alberto Mastromatteo in charge of his diet. Now Mastromatteo, through his company Summumm, is advising Jude Bellingham as the England midfielder takes… Read More »
Recent research has found a link between higher intakes of certain nutrients and a lower risk of cognitive impairment in older adults. This large-scale study involving thousands of participants suggests that what we eat may play a crucial role in protecting our cognitive health as we age. The findings were published in the journal Alzheimer’s… Read More »
On April 23, 2010, at the Experimental Biology Annual Meeting, the Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN), through an unrestricted educational grant from the General Mills Bell Institute of Health and Nutrition, sponsored a satellite symposium on the following topics: “Putting Together the Whole Grain Puzzle.” : Health Benefits of Whole Grains. The symposium brought… Read More »
Share on PinterestAnother study found evidence that the Mediterranean diet is linked to slower cognitive decline. Kirstin Mckee/Stocksy We include products that we think are useful for our readers. If you buy through links on this page we may earn a small commission. Here is our process. How do we review brands and products? Today’s… Read More »
Dietary supplements are substances taken to improve health or wellness by providing adequate amounts of essential nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, and many other ingredients needed by the body. However, they cannot replace foods that are critical to a healthy eating routine. Supplements come in the form of pills, capsules, powders, drinks and foods. According… Read More »
A.After years of dieting and exposure to toxic diet culture, we tend to associate nutrient-rich foods with restrictive diets. Salads and other vegetables are often a mainstay of the diet. But intuitive eating is all about ditching diets altogether. While this practice is often misunderstood as an excuse to eat forbidden foods all day, every… Read More »