Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Teenagers get nearly two-thirds of their daily calories from ultra-processed foods (UTFs), according to new research from the Universities of Cambridge and Bristol. The study found that UPF consumption was highest among adolescents from poor backgrounds, of white ethnicity, and of younger ages. UPFs are food items produced from industrial substances… Read More »
Credit: CC0 Public Domain Despite the increasing frequency and severity of disasters, guidance to address emergency food and nutrition needs is limited. However, existing literature offers ideas on how to effectively address emergency food and nutrition assistance. A position paper recently published by the Society for Nutrition Education and Behaviour (SNEB) Journal of Nutrition Education… Read More »
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain While food insecurity has long been a focus of local and national policymakers and researchers, nutritional insecurity has been largely overlooked. A new study from the Institute for Food System Equity (IFSE) in the USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences aims to change that. The study was published as… Read More »
Food is Medicine programs aim to prevent or treat diet-related diseases, promoting overall wellness among those experiencing food insecurity. Credit: Max Esterhuizen from Virginia Tech. Food is many things. It nourishes our bodies, satisfies our senses, and gives us something to reap. Food is also a powerful cultural symbol that reflects the traditions, values and… Read More »
Eline Dekeyster: “I want to safely implement scientifically proven ketogenic interventions in healthcare.” Credit: Monique Shaw/Leiden University Autism, Alzheimer’s and bipolar disorder: Could the development of these mental health conditions be affected by the ketogenic diet? Research increasingly suggests that this may happen. “It can change the lives of those who help,” says neuroscientist Eline… Read More »
Known as shojin ryori in Japan, such special dishes are often entirely plant-based. Some foods common in Japan can sometimes have a surprisingly low carbon footprint due to their low meat content and relatively short cooking times. Credit: 2024 Rohan Mehra What we eat can affect both our health and the environment. Many studies have… Read More »
Credit: University of Alberta When Lisa Rigney’s daughter was diagnosed with celiac disease six years ago, one word came to her mind. “I was overwhelmed,” Rigney recalls. “It was a very, very overwhelming experience.” Celiac disease, a disorder that causes the body to overreact to gluten in foods such as barley, rye, and wheat, damages… Read More »