by NIH/National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute Credit: CC0 Public Domain Let’s face it: Americans eat too much salt. The popular seasoning, also known as sodium chloride, is found in many food favorites, including pizza, chips, burgers, and breads. On average, people consume more than 3,400 milligrams of sodium chloride daily, or roughly over a tablespoon...
Study finds noshing provides little nutritional value Peer-Reviewed Publication OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY COLUMBUS, Ohio – Snacks constitute almost a quarter of a day’s calories in U.S. adults and account for about one-third of daily added sugar, a new study suggests. Researchers analyzing data from surveys of over 20,000 people found that Americans averaged about 400...
Peer-Reviewed Publication AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR MICROBIOLOGY Washington, D.C.— A new study demonstrates that the human gut microbiome may be a factor in breast health. Lifestyle and diet have long been known to affect human health. In the study, flaxseed components called lignans were shown to influence the relationship between gut microorganisms and the expression of...
Evidence adds to growing body of research showing protein food sources are key to building and maintaining musclePeer-Reviewed Publication MAASTRICHT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER Long-standing research has shown that consuming dietary protein stimulates muscle protein synthesis, which is a critical factor for building and maintaining skeletal muscle mass. Growing evidence has illustrated that animal- and plant-based...
By Pooja Toshniwal PahariaNov 23 2023 Reviewed by Susha Cheriyedath, M.Sc. In a recent study published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, researchers 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...
by Jara Pérez Jiménez, Cara Frankenfeld, Léopold L Fezeu Kamedjie, Margaret Slavin and Valentina A. Andreeva, The Conversation Credit: CC0 Public DomainPerhaps the word “polyphenol” means little to you, but they certainly mean a lot to your health. Polyphenols are a family of chemical compounds present in foods of vegetable origin and seaweed that have been...
Fat found in butter, red meat and eggs ‘reduces risk of dementia by 18%’ Researchers say the findings could lead to ‘new preventive strategies’ for the killer disease Joe Davies Published: 16:00 ET, Oct 25 2023 Credit: Getty FATS found in butter, eggs and red meat could lower your risk of dementia, a study suggests. Older...
Deficiencies of nutrients like zinc could lead to sweet cravings after dinnerEating sweets activates the brain’s reward system, which can lead to cravingsREAD MORE: Study finds junk food physically rewires brain to crave moreBy EMILY JOSHU HEALTH REPORTER FOR DAILYMAIL.COM PUBLISHED: 11:53 EDT, 25 October 2023 | UPDATED: 11:57 EDT, 25 October 2023 It’s a...
by Cara Murez An apple a day may be just what the doctor ordered. New research on “produce prescription” programs finds that when access to free fruits and vegetables is offered, recipients see measurable benefits in health and hunger. “To me, this shows that there’s a very strong proof of concept behind produce prescriptions and...
by Lori Solomon Patients report that a ketogenic diet (KD) improves multiple sclerosis (MS) symptoms, according to a study published in the August issue of Clinical Nutrition. Emma Wetmore, from University of Virginia in Charlottesville, and colleagues evaluated patient perceptions of the KD. The analysis included three-month follow-up from 52 participants with relapsing MS previously...
