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The phenolic composition, antioxidant capacity, and other functional properties of fresh and dried figs

Researchers explored the phytochemical contents and health benefits of consuming figs.

6 Jun 2023

Unpacking the nutrient profiles of new-age plant-based foods: Are they truly healthier?

Concerns about the environment, ethics, and health drive the adoption of plant-based diets, but the healthiness of next-generation plant-based alternatives remains uncertain. Research explores the need to optimize nutrient profiles, digestibility, and bioavailability of plant-based foods for enhanced health benefits.

4 Jun 2023

Unhealthy diet results in shallower deep sleep

In a new study, researchers at Uppsala University have investigated how junk food affects sleep. Healthy participants consumed an unhealthier as well as a healthier diet in a randomized order.

30 May 2023

Berry beneficial: Blueberry consumption alleviates abdominal pain in gastrointestinal disorders

Researchers investigate whether blueberry consumption could improve the overall quality of life of individuals with functional gastrointestinal disorders.

24 May 2023

Going nuts for heart health: Mixed nuts consumption shows promising effects on cardiovascular risk factors

Researchers investigated the effect of daily consumption of mixed nuts on cardiovascular disease biomarkers in overweight and obese adults.

18 May 2023

How eating mushrooms may lower blood pressure levels

Scientists review the potential of edible mushrooms as functional foods in improving cardiovascular function and ameliorating hypertension.

11 May 2023

Environmental PAH exposure associated with increased rheumatoid arthritis risk

The amount of environmental exposure to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, or PAH for short, is strongly linked to a person's risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis, suggests research published in the open access journal BMJ Open.

10 May 2023

Preadolescent fruit juice intake linked to healthier diets and lower BMI in teen years

The study evaluated the association between preadolescent 100% fruit juice intake and later adolescent diet quality and body mass index (BMI). The results showed that early adolescent fruit juice intake was positively associated with subsequent whole fruit consumption, better diet quality, and lower BMI in later adolescence.

9 May 2023

Malnutrition looms over Japan's 'Cinderella weight' women: Study warns of health risks

Study aimed to determine the nutritional status of young women at "Cinderella weight" in Japan. The results showed that underweight women had lower handgrip strength, cholesterol levels, and lymphocyte count and were prone to malnutrition due to low dietary diversity and deficiencies in various vitamins and minerals.

9 May 2023

Research underscores watermelon's contributions to diet quality and heart health

There's no question that watermelon is both delicious and nutritious, but new research underscores this nutrient-rich fruit's contributions to overall diet quality and heart health.

4 May 2023

Maternal diet and body composition show little impact on key milk components, genetics prevails

This study aimed to investigate the potential influence of short-term maternal diet and current body composition on human milk oligosaccharide (HMO) profiles in mature human milk. The study found a lack of clear and consistent associations between maternal nutrition and HMO concentrations in mature human milk from healthy lactating women with adequate dietary intake.

30 Apr 2023

Does carrot-derived rhamnogalacturonan I positively impact gut microbiota composition and function?

Researchers assessed how carrot-derived rhamnogalacturonan I (cRG-I) impacted the human gut microbiota.

28 Apr 2023

Can grape pomace be used as a cardiometabolic health-promoting ingredient?

Researchers explored the potential health benefits of using grape pomace to promote cardiometabolic health.

25 Apr 2023

Does wholegrain consumption impact measures of cognitive decline, mood, and anxiety?

Researchers investigated the association between the consumption of whole grains and cognitive decline measures.

21 Apr 2023

NOVA system's food guidance: Valid concerns or oversimplification of health and diet?

Research evaluates the proposed mechanisms for the association between ultra-processed food (UPF) consumption and BMI. It concludes that there is limited evidence establishing causality and recommends against making recommendations about the role of UPF in diets before plausible mechanisms have been verified.

21 Apr 2023

Dietary Fiber News and Research

The phenolic composition, antioxidant capacity, and other functional properties of fresh and dried figs

Unpacking the nutrient profiles of new-age plant-based foods: Are they truly healthier?

Unhealthy diet results in shallower deep sleep

Berry beneficial: Blueberry consumption alleviates abdominal pain in gastrointestinal disorders

Going nuts for heart health: Mixed nuts consumption shows promising effects on cardiovascular risk factors

How eating mushrooms may lower blood pressure levels

Environmental PAH exposure associated with increased rheumatoid arthritis risk

Preadolescent fruit juice intake linked to healthier diets and lower BMI in teen years

Malnutrition looms over Japan's 'Cinderella weight' women: Study warns of health risks

Research underscores watermelon's contributions to diet quality and heart health

Maternal diet and body composition show little impact on key milk components, genetics prevails

Does carrot-derived rhamnogalacturonan I positively impact gut microbiota composition and function?

Can grape pomace be used as a cardiometabolic health-promoting ingredient?

Does wholegrain consumption impact measures of cognitive decline, mood, and anxiety?

NOVA system's food guidance: Valid concerns or oversimplification of health and diet?

An exploration of the nutritional quality of meals at UK government-funded holiday clubs

Study indicates that the planetary health diet increases probiotic-associated bacteria in the gut microbiome

Interplay between Western diet, gut microbiota, and cancer development

How does nutrition affect female fertility?

What effect do nuts have on gastrointestinal health?

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