JULY 12TH, 2024POSTED BY ERICA TECHO-U. GEORGIA(Credit: Getty Images) TAGS : FOOD, GENESUNIVERSITY : UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA When it comes to determining if a vegetarian diet is right for you, genetics are an important part of the equation, according to a new study. For many, vegetarianism leads to health benefits like lowered cholesterol and decreased...
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Study finds children with vegetarian diet have similar growth and nutrition compared to children who eat meat
by St. Michael’s Hospital Credit: CC0 Public Domain A study of nearly 9,000 children found those who eat a vegetarian diet had similar measures of growth and nutrition compared to children who eat meat. The study, published in Pediatrics and led by researchers at St. Michael’s Hospital of Unity Health Toronto, also found that children...
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Vegetarian diet quality influences mental health
by Bond University Dr Megan Lee of Bond University has researched the diets of vegans and vegetarians. Credit: Cavan Flynn Not all vegan and vegetarian diets are healthy—and one consequence of a low-quality plant-based diet could be poorer mental health. New research has found plant-eaters with a taste for processed foods are more susceptible to...
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Health: Vegetarian diet linked with lower risk of urinary tract infections
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS vegetarian diet may be associated with a lower risk of urinary tract infections (UTIs), a study in Scientific Reports suggests. UTIs are usually caused by gut bacteria, such as E. coli, which enter the urinary tract through the urethra and affect the kidneys and bladder. Previous research has shown that meat is a...