In 2018, diet-related chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and some cancers accounted for half of all deaths in the country, or about 1.5 million people. Globally, one study estimated that diet-related diseases account for 11 million deaths each year, making diet a leading risk factor for death. Given the importance of nutrition and… Read More »
Prehistoric humans are generally believed to have eaten largely meat; So much so that proponents of many modern low-carb diets portray them as very similar to humans’ “primitive” way of eating. But a recent excavation of a cave in Taforalt, Morocco, complicates this picture, according to findings published Monday in the journal Nature Ecology &… Read More »
Share on PinterestNew research suggests that a plant-based burger may not be better for your heart health than a regular burger. Image credit: Naomi Rahim/Getty Images. As plant-based meat substitutes gain popularity, researchers in Singapore conducted a study comparing their health effects with conventional meats, with a specific focus on heart health and diabetes risk.… Read More »