It could also reveal areas of innovation for manufacturers looking to meet the growing consumer demand for global flavors and culturally relevant, healthy yet convenient foods and beverages. “The Mediterranean diet is a well-studied cultural model of healthy eating, but research on healthy models from other cultures and cuisines is limited,” write researchers in the… Read More »
A new study of more than 50,000 people highlights the suboptimal quality of the average U.S. diet. Results of the study, conducted by the Food is Medicine Institute at Tufts University Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy, show that more than 1 in 3 U.S. adults surveyed in 2020 had poor diet quality. Less… Read More »
There is nothing at the farmers market unless you get sick from shopping there. According to estimates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 48 million people in the United States become ill from foodborne illnesses each year, sending 128,000 people to the hospital and 3,000 people dying. Food poisoning is more common during… Read More »
A diet that promotes plant-based protein to help the environment now has a more humane argument: It can reduce your risk of dying from many major diseases. “This wasn’t just a cause of death. It was across the board,” said Walter Willett, professor of epidemiology and nutrition at the Harvard TH Chan School of Public… Read More »
With the new Amy Winehouse biography “Back to Black”, which will be released in the USA on May 17, 2024, the late singer’s relationship with alcohol and drugs is being put under the spotlight again. In July 2011, at the age of 27, Winehouse was found dead in her North London flat from “death by… Read More »
The internet is full of nutrition wisdom, like weight loss diets, intermittent fasting, going vegan, giving up carbs, or taking supplements. The truth is it’s hard to find balanced meal This is what works for you from the information floating around you. That’s why the National Institute of Nutrition, working with the Indian Council of… Read More »
These nutritionists have a T-bone to choose from four types of foods and one type of drinks that they say can cause cancer. Studies have shown that a person’s diet can affect their chances of developing various types of cancer; Experts encourage consumption of whole grains, vegetables, fruits and beans to reduce risk. “People should… Read More »
New research suggests that men are more likely to have health problems that lead to premature death, while women live longer and therefore face higher levels of disease and disability throughout their lives. Global research shows stark differences between men and women when it comes to health. The findings also show that little progress has… Read More »
Over the past century, researchers’ understanding of genetics has undergone a profound transformation. Genes, the regions of DNA largely responsible for our physical characteristics, were considered immutable under the original model of genetics pioneered by biologist Gregor Mendel in 1865. That is, genes were thought to be largely unaffected by a person’s environment. The emergence… Read More »
Knowing what to eat, how much to eat, and when to eat can be challenging for many people. But for athletes of all levels, this can be even more difficult, and many face a common pitfall. “Before I had a nutritionist, I was definitely under-fueled,” Australian 54kg boxing champion Tiana Echegaray told ABC Sport. “I… Read More »