This week’s health briefs include a look at tiny food swaps believed to reduce the risk of cardiovascular and other health problems, a thought-provoking study of what happens when children don’t grow up in a nurturing environment, and a new finding about dementia. Food swaps: meat and plants Choosing plant-based foods over animal-based foods (especially… Read More »
WASHINGTON — Flour-based foods such as bread, cereals, and pasta are the source of roughly half of iron consumption in the United States, and proposed changes in the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) should not jeopardize adequate intake of this important nutrient. Grain Chain. Bringing additional perspective on the health implications of potential changes… Read More »
According to another study, sticking to a Mediterranean diet as you get older appears to reduce the risk of cognitive decline; one scientist says it provides the strongest evidence yet of its benefits. Researchers from the University of Barcelona in Spain followed approximately 850 French citizens over the age of 65 for more than a… Read More »
Some pet dogs are gaining attention on TikTok thanks to their owners feeding them raw food. Kayla Kowalski, a certified canine nutritionist (CertCN) from Phoenix, Arizona, has made a splash on social media with her unconventional style of dog diets featuring raw meat and other nutritional supplements. Kowalski’s interest in pet health began after she… Read More »
This post has been updated since its original publication date of 11/06/2021 to include more expert opinions. If you’ve been on a weight loss journey, you know that feeling that comes after a few days, maybe weeks. You start out determinedly with a hefty list of restrictions, expectations, and goals, all in the hopes of… Read More »
In a recently published study European Journal of Clinical Nutritionresearchers investigated the relationship between dietary fatty acid consumption and serological steroid hormone binding globulin (SHBG) and testosterone levels in middle-aged male residents of Eastern Finland. Study: Dietary fat quality and serum androgen concentrations in middle-aged men. Image Credit: val lawless / Shutterstock Background Serum testosterone… Read More »
New Delhi: The Nutrition Access Initiative (ATNI), a global, independent, not-for-profit organization dedicated to catalyzing market transformation for better access to nutrition, is hosting a multi-stakeholder event to launch the third edition of the India Index in partnership with Consumer Voice and India Confederation of Industry. The India Index 2023 edition evaluates the top 20… Read More »
In a recently published study nutrientsResearchers discuss the development, implementation, and results of a hands-on program called Cooking with the Seasons for Health (CwS4H). Parent-child dyads during CwS4H; attended sessions including nutrition lessons, cooking lessons for children, food tasting, meal preparations, fresh produce distribution and food guides. To work: Cooking with the Seasons for Health… Read More »
Ultra-processed food. You’ve probably heard of this. Damn, probably defeated There are many of these in your time – but you may still not know exactly what they are. Despite the abundance of ultra-processed food (UPF) in our lives (you’ll find it in most kitchens, supermarkets, and lunchboxes), awareness of ultra-processed foods and the associated… Read More »
Share on PinterestA new study examines how vitamin B12 can speed tissue repair and why this is important. Image credit: Berena Alvarez/Stocksy. Tissue regeneration is the process of restructuring damaged tissues and organs in the body for healing or replacement. The field of regenerative medicine is still new, and researchers are investigating how they can… Read More »