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Plant-based diet linked to less erectile dysfunction, urinary incontinence in prostate cancer patients

A diet that limits meat and dairy but is rich in fruits, vegetables, grains, and nuts is linked to less erectile dysfunction, urinary incontinence, and other common side effects seen in prostate cancer patients, a new study shows.

13 Feb 2024

New study links legume consumption to lower risk of colorectal cancer

Researchers collated and analyzed 12 studies comprising more than 17 years’ worth of case-control experiments aimed at elucidating site-specific cancer outcomes of legume consumption.

8 Feb 2024

Mediterranean and MIND diets boost memory retention in midlife

The Mediterranean and MIND diets are linked to the preservation of episodic and visuospatial working memory in midlife, potentially through dietary fiber and beneficial gut bacteria.

5 Feb 2024

Moderate kimchi intake linked to lower obesity rates, study shows

Study finds moderate kimchi consumption linked to lower obesity rates in South Korean adults, with specific types of kimchi associated with reduced abdominal obesity.

4 Feb 2024

Lentils lower cholesterol and sugar response, study finds

Twelve weeks of daily lentil consumption significantly improves fasting cholesterol, postprandial glucose, and inflammation in overweight adults, offering a dietary strategy to enhance metabolic health without gastrointestinal distress.

4 Feb 2024

New insights on how diet regulates allergic responses

The intricate relationship that exists between humans and the gut microbiome has become a hot research topic, and scientists are constantly uncovering new reasons why a healthy diet can lead to a healthier life.

1 Feb 2024

Study uncovers significant association between cereal fiber intake and reduced rheumatoid arthritis prevalence

Researchers investigated the association between dietary fiber and the risk of rheumatoid arthritis (RA).

1 Feb 2024

Parents open to veggies for kids' breakfast, study finds

Study reveals parents are open to introducing vegetables in their children's breakfast, recognizing health benefits despite societal norms and practical challenges.

31 Jan 2024

Eating up to three daily kimchi servings could reduce obesity risk in men

Eating up to three daily servings of the Korean classic, kimchi, may lower men's overall risk of obesity, while radish kimchi is linked to a lower prevalence of midriff bulge in both sexes, finds research published in the open access journal BMJ Open.

31 Jan 2024

High diet quality in early life associated with reduced risk of IBD

A high quality diet at the age of 1 may curb the subsequent risk of inflammatory bowel disease, suggests a large long term study, published online in the journal Gut.

31 Jan 2024

Study explores the mediatory role of gut microbiota in metabolic syndrome and sleep disorders

Researchers described gut microbiota and metabolic alterations common to metabolic syndrome (MetS) and sleep disorders.

31 Jan 2024

Pistachios: Ideal nighttime snack for prediabetic patients to manage blood glucose levels

study in The Journal of Nutrition shows that pistachios, as a nighttime snack, can improve diet quality in prediabetic patients, with similar effects on glycemic control and vascular health as carbohydrate-rich snacks.

30 Jan 2024

Exploring the impact of probiotics on preventing weight gain from psychiatric medication

Researchers discuss the effectiveness of probiotics and their use in reducing drug-induced weight loss.

19 Jan 2024

How do SCFAs modulate cardiometabolic risk in normal-weight adults?

How SCFAs modulate cardiometabolic disease risk by interacting with an individual's adiposity parameters and diet.

18 Jan 2024

Plant-based protein emerges as champion for healthy aging in women

Women who consume higher amounts of protein, especially protein from plant-based sources, develop fewer chronic diseases and are more likely to be healthier overall as they age, according to a study led by researchers at the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging (HNRCA) at Tufts University and published Jan. 17 in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.

17 Jan 2024

Unlocking the anti-inflammatory secrets of bergamot byproducts

The positive effect of bergamot derivatives.

17 Jan 2024

Dietary factors influencing GLP-1 secretion: a new perspective in diabetes and obesity treatment

Researchers in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition review the impact of diet on GLP-1 secretion in metabolic conditions like obesity and type 2 diabetes, highlighting its potential in treatment and prevention.

16 Jan 2024

Gut microbiota: the new frontier in Alzheimer’s disease research and therapy

The current evidence of the role of gut microbiota in Alzheimer’s disease (AD) pathogenesis.

8 Jan 2024

Diet-related inflammation may raise stroke risk, US study finds

The relationship between the dietary inflammatory index (DII) and stroke incidence.

4 Jan 2024

Nutritional labels on menus lead to healthier choices, cutting calories by up to 25%

Study analyzes nine years of data from Taco Bell restaurants, showing that nutritional menu labeling led to a 22-25% reduction in calories-per-transaction, supporting the effectiveness of the United States Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 in promoting healthier dietary choices.

19 Dec 2023

Dietary Fiber News and Research

Plant-based diet linked to less erectile dysfunction, urinary incontinence in prostate cancer patients

New study links legume consumption to lower risk of colorectal cancer

Mediterranean and MIND diets boost memory retention in midlife

Moderate kimchi intake linked to lower obesity rates, study shows

Lentils lower cholesterol and sugar response, study finds

New insights on how diet regulates allergic responses

Study uncovers significant association between cereal fiber intake and reduced rheumatoid arthritis prevalence

Parents open to veggies for kids' breakfast, study finds

Eating up to three daily kimchi servings could reduce obesity risk in men

High diet quality in early life associated with reduced risk of IBD

Study explores the mediatory role of gut microbiota in metabolic syndrome and sleep disorders

Pistachios: Ideal nighttime snack for prediabetic patients to manage blood glucose levels

Exploring the impact of probiotics on preventing weight gain from psychiatric medication

How do SCFAs modulate cardiometabolic risk in normal-weight adults?

Plant-based protein emerges as champion for healthy aging in women

Unlocking the anti-inflammatory secrets of bergamot byproducts

Dietary factors influencing GLP-1 secretion: a new perspective in diabetes and obesity treatment

Gut microbiota: the new frontier in Alzheimer’s disease research and therapy

Diet-related inflammation may raise stroke risk, US study finds

Nutritional labels on menus lead to healthier choices, cutting calories by up to 25%

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