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Socioecological variables and anthocyanin-rich food consumption

Researchers assessed the socioecological variables affecting older people's intake of anthocyanin-rich foods.

3 Mar 2023

Study estimates the carbon footprint and diet quality of popular U.S. diets

A new research paper looks at several popular diets and what it costs the environment to follow any of them, contrasting with their real-life benefits regarding diet quality.

2 Mar 2023

A journey back to wellness after three kidney transplants and weight gain

Rowena Roque, 46, was having a problem that many people can relate to: doing everything in her power to lose weight and get healthy but never succeeding.

2 Mar 2023

New insight on the uptick in colorectal cancer diagnoses and deaths among younger people

For years, colorectal cancer was believed by many to primarily impact older people; however, in recent years, there has been an uptick in colorectal cancer diagnoses and deaths among younger people ranging in age from their mid-20s to late 50s.

28 Feb 2023

Low-carb diet patterns associated with reduction in all-cause mortality among people with type 2 diabetes

Following a low-carbohydrate diet comprised primarily of plant-based foods was significantly associated with lower risk of premature death among people with type 2 diabetes, according to a new study led by researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

28 Feb 2023

The relationship between nutrient intake and time in bed in the second and third trimesters of pregnancy

Researchers evaluated the association between the time in bed and difficulty sleeping with nutrient intake during the second trimester and the third trimester of gestation.

28 Feb 2023

Eating vegetables and fruits every day may reduce all-cause mortality in patients with CKD

A new study of Japanese patients with and without CKD found that a lower frequency of vegetable and fruit intake was associated with a higher risk of death regardless of CKD status.

27 Feb 2023

Overly restricting dietary sodium can be harmful to people with heart failure

For people with heart failure, restricting dietary sodium intake to levels below the standard recommended maximum of about 2.3 grams per day does not bring additional benefits and may increase the risk of death, according to findings from nine randomized controlled trials in a new meta-analysis presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session Together With the World Congress of Cardiology.

23 Feb 2023

Male non-drinkers who eat more vegetables and less animal fat have a lower risk of diabetes

Researchers examine the associations between nutrient intake, alcohol use, and diabetes incidence in Japanese residents.

22 Feb 2023

Healthful eating plan and regular physical activity can help reduce cancer risk

Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States, behind heart disease. While no cancer is 100% preventable, a healthful eating plan and regular physical activity can help reduce your risk of developing cancer, according to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

21 Feb 2023

2021 survey reveals the dietary intake of fruits, vegetables, and sugary beverages among children in the US

Researchers presented the state-wise dietary intake of fruits, vegetables, and sugary beverages among children residing in the US during 2021.

21 Feb 2023

The association between Stroke Belt residence, colorectal cancer incidence, and diet

Researchers assessed the consumption of plant and animal foods in regions with a high incidence of colorectal cancer and stroke.

20 Feb 2023

Exploring the potential of betalain-engineered vegetables in conferring anti-inflammatory properties

Metabolic engineering is a field of plant biotechnology that seeks to genetically modify plant metabolic pathways to generate plant varieties with improved health benefits.

17 Feb 2023

Nut consumption and its impact on human and environmental health

Researchers examine the impacts of nut consumption on human health and the environment.

16 Feb 2023

Poor maternal diet during pregnancy increases risk of early childhood fatty liver in offspring

Researchers investigate the association between the quality of the maternal diet during pregnancy and hepatic fat in the offspring during early childhood.

16 Feb 2023

Red, purple and blue pigments in plants can reduce the risk of diabetes

Anthocyanins in plants have properties that reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes, shows a new review article from the Food Sciences unit of the University of Turku, Finland. Anthocyanins are red, purple and blue pigments found in fruits, vegetables, and tubers.

15 Feb 2023

Higher intake of free sugars linked with increased risk of cardiovascular disease

Higher intake of free sugars – added sugars and those naturally present in honey and fruit juice – is associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular disease, reports a study published in BMC Medicine.

15 Feb 2023

How does previous diet impact the endocannabinoidome and microbiome response to a short-term Mediterranean diet intervention?

Researchers assessed the different impacts of diet on the gut microbiome.

15 Feb 2023

Perspectives on the Mediterranean diet, gut health, and microbiome in supporting healthy aging

Researchers explored the awareness of the Mediterranean diet and its impacts among older persons and healthcare professionals.

15 Feb 2023

Study indicates that ultra-processed foods are linked to depression

The current paper, published in the journal Nutrients, looks at UPFs in relation to depressive symptoms in a group of younger Italian adults.

14 Feb 2023

Vegetables News and Research

Socioecological variables and anthocyanin-rich food consumption

Study estimates the carbon footprint and diet quality of popular U.S. diets

A journey back to wellness after three kidney transplants and weight gain

New insight on the uptick in colorectal cancer diagnoses and deaths among younger people

Low-carb diet patterns associated with reduction in all-cause mortality among people with type 2 diabetes

The relationship between nutrient intake and time in bed in the second and third trimesters of pregnancy

Eating vegetables and fruits every day may reduce all-cause mortality in patients with CKD

Overly restricting dietary sodium can be harmful to people with heart failure

Male non-drinkers who eat more vegetables and less animal fat have a lower risk of diabetes

Healthful eating plan and regular physical activity can help reduce cancer risk

2021 survey reveals the dietary intake of fruits, vegetables, and sugary beverages among children in the US

The association between Stroke Belt residence, colorectal cancer incidence, and diet

Exploring the potential of betalain-engineered vegetables in conferring anti-inflammatory properties

Nut consumption and its impact on human and environmental health

Poor maternal diet during pregnancy increases risk of early childhood fatty liver in offspring

Red, purple and blue pigments in plants can reduce the risk of diabetes

Higher intake of free sugars linked with increased risk of cardiovascular disease

How does previous diet impact the endocannabinoidome and microbiome response to a short-term Mediterranean diet intervention?

Perspectives on the Mediterranean diet, gut health, and microbiome in supporting healthy aging

Study indicates that ultra-processed foods are linked to depression

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