by University of Bath According to a new study, published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, health scientists at the Universities of Bath and Birmingham found that by changing the timing of when you eat and exercise, people can better control their blood sugar levels. The six-week study, which involved thirty men classified...
Tag: <span>Diet</span>
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Is Meat Good or Bad? How to Avoid Whiplash from Nutritional Studies
One study found that 80 percent of people have come across conflicting nutritional advice. Experts recommend not changing your diet entirely based on one study. Look at a wide range of research and remember a diet full of fruits, vegetables, and lean proteins is still pretty healthy. You’ve been hearing for decades that it’s a...
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Low Carb Diets and Atrial Fibrillation
By Chloe Bennett, B.Sc.Reviewed by Kate Anderton, B.Sc. (Editor) With more awareness of the health implications of being overweight and increased access to dietary plans, a growing number of people are adopting low carb diets such as Atkins and the ketogenic diet to manage their health. Despite, their potential health benefits, recent research has found...
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Young adults of South Asian descent face higher risk of prediabetes, diabetes: study
by University of Toronto Compared to long-term residents, immigrants to Canada have a 40 percent higher risk of developing prediabetes, which is an early predictor of an individual’s likelihood of developing Type 2 diabetes and associated illnesses, like heart disease. Researchers from the University of Toronto’s Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation in the...
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Craving junk food after a sleepless night?
Blame your nose, which sniffs out high fat, calorie-dense food NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY Sleep-deprived subjects gobbled doughnuts and potato chips Brain zeroes in on smells of energy-rich food After sleepless night, your ‘tired’ nose fails to talk to brain regions directing food choices CHICAGO — When you’re sleep deprived, you tend to reach for doughnuts, fries...
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Mediterranean style diet found to relieve symptoms of depression
By Dr. Ananya Mandal, MD A new study has added to the existing evidence that a healthy and balanced diet could help reduce the symptoms of depression. The study titled, “A brief diet intervention can reduce symptoms of depression in young adults – A randomized controlled trial”, was published this week in the latest issue of the...
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Major study finds cutting down red and processed meat consumption has little impact on health
by McMaster University Most people can continue to eat red and processed meat as they do now. A panel of international scientists led by researchers at Dalhousie and McMaster universities systematically reviewed the evidence and have recommended that most adults should continue to eat their current levels of red and processed meat. The researchers performed...
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New study confirms the long-term benefits of a low-fat diet
Findings in Journal of Nutrition show positive outcomes for cancer and other diseases in women FRED HUTCHINSON CANCER RESEARCH CENTER SEATTLE — September 4, 2019 — A team led by researchers at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center has identified several women’s health benefits from a low-fat diet. The findings, published in the September issue of the Journal of Nutrition, found...
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A healthy diet may help prevent kidney disease
by American Society of Nephrology Maintaining a healthy diet may help prevent kidney disease, according to an analysis of published studies. The findings appear in an upcoming issue of CJASN. Making dietary changes can help slow the progression of chronic kidney disease (CKD), but it’s not clear whether a healthy diet is protective against the...
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Effects of a Gluten-Free Diet on the Gut Microbiota
By Dr. Maho Yokoyama, Ph.D.Reviewed by Michael Greenwood, M.Sc. Why a Gluten Free Diet? Gluten is a protein found in grains such as wheat, barley, and rye, and is comprised of gliadins. For some people, eating foods that contain gluten can cause digestive problems due to gluten-related disorders. Gluten-related disorders can range from mild to severe in symptoms, and include celiac disease...