EDITH COWAN UNIVERSITY People who follow the paleo diet have twice the amount of a key blood biomarker linked closely to heart disease, the world’s first major study examining the impact of the diet on gut bacteria has found. Researchers from Edith Cowan University (ECU) compared 44 people on the diet with 47 following a traditional Australian diet. The research, published in the European Journal of Nutrition, measured the...
Category: <span>Nutrition & Dietics</span>
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Digestion-aiding herbs alter gut microbiome
by Monica May, Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute Many medicines used today—including aspirin, penicillin and malaria-fighting quinine—originated from nature. Now, Sanford Burnham Prebys and UC San Diego scientists have turned to ancient digestive herbs to learn about gut health—in the hopes of uncovering new treatments for colon cancer, autoimmune conditions and additional serious diseases. In...
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Harvard study finds not all vegetarian diets are equal in preventing type 2 diabetes
Rich Haridy A large and comprehensive meta-analysis led by scientists from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health is offering the most convincing evidence to date that a plant-based diet can significantly lower a person’s risk of developing type 2 diabetes. However, not all vegetarian diets are created equal with the researchers suggesting plant-based...
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Eating earlier in the day aids weight loss by curbing appetite
By Catharine Paddock PhD Fact checked by Gianna D’Emilio New research confirms that shifting mealtimes to a smaller window, earlier in the day can aid weight loss. It also reveals that weight loss from this type of meal schedule is likely due to appetite and hunger hormone reduction, rather than calorie burning. A paper that...
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An inflammatory diet correlates with colorectal cancer risk
by IDIBELL-Bellvitge Biomedical Research Institute Researchers from the Molecular Mechanisms and Experimental Therapy in Oncology program (Oncobell) of the Bellvitge Biomedical Research Institute (IDIBELL) and the Catalan Institute of Oncology (ICO), together with the Biodonostia Health Research Institute (IIS Biodonostia), among others, have published in Nutrients the results of a multicenter study that unveils a correlation between inflammatory and antioxidant...
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Is fungal or animal protein better for building muscle?
By Maria Cohut Fact checked by Paula Field As more and more people are turning away from meat in favor of plant-based and meat replacement products, scientists are asking more questions about how protein sources differ from one another. New research looks at whether animal or fungus-derived protein is better for building muscle mass. Traditionally, some people...
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Spinach supplement may increase muscle strength
By Ana Sandoiu Fact checked by Jasmin Collier New research has examined the potential of spinach extract as an enhancer of athletic performance. The active compound in spinach extract significantly improves muscle strength, leading the study authors to recommend banning the supplement in sports. Rich in calcium, magnesium, and iron, some people call spinach a “superfood.”...
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Diets of nearly half of South Asian immigrants are unhealthy, study suggests
A significant percentage of new immigrants to Alberta from some South Asian countries are struggling with unhealthy eating habits, according to new research from the University of Alberta. The study, the first of its kind to explore the diet quality of South Asian populations living in Alberta, discovered several food choices fall short of Canada’s Food Guide recommendations, and that it’s a group already at risk of developing heart diseases.“They...
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Low vitamin K levels linked to mobility limitation and disability in older adults
TUFTS UNIVERSITY, HEALTH SCIENCES CAMPUS BOSTON (June 13, 2019)–Low levels of circulating vitamin K are linked to increased risk of mobility limitation and disability in older adults, identifying a new factor to consider for maintaining mobility and independence in older age, according to a study led by researchers at the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University. The study, published online in May in advance of print in...
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Study links poor sleep with poor nutrition
by American Society for Nutrition Many Americans get less than the recommended amount of sleep, and many do not consume the recommended amounts of important vitamins and minerals. A new study suggests the two factors may be connected. The research is based on data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), a nationally representative sample of U.S. adults....