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Diets rich in fiber, plant protein, and unsaturated fat may beneficially modulate the gut microbiota involved in weight loss

Researchers evaluated the impact of diet patterns on the gut microbiome among obese individuals.

13 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

Plant-based diets can play a significant role in reducing blocked arteries, study says

Vegetarian and vegan diets are linked to lower levels of cholesterol and fats in your blood, according to an analysis of all the evidence from randomized trials published since 1982.

25 May 2023

Study: Breastmilk concentrations of vitamin B2 and carnitine are not affected by maternal vegan diet

A vegan diet does not affect maternal breastmilk concentrations of vitamin B2 and carnitine, nutrients essential for the developing infant.

17 May 2023

Does diet type impact distance running performance?

Researchers examined the racing experiences of recreational distance runners who follow vegetarian, omnivorous, and vegan diets.

11 May 2023

Boosting gut health with short-chain fatty acids

Research paper provides an overview of short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) and their role in regulating gut homeostasis. It also discusses SCFA-producing bacteria and potential therapeutic approaches to boost SCFA levels in the gut to treat related diseases.

9 May 2023

New study reveals the best diets for a healthy heart

Research provides an overview of established and emerging diets in cardiovascular health. It covers the benefits of vegetarian diets, cereal fiber, and a pro-vegetarian food pattern in reducing the risk of cardiovascular diseases.

3 May 2023

AHA ranks popular US diets for cardiovascular fitness

Several dietary patterns, such as Mediterranean, DASH, pescetarian, and vegetarian, can be adapted to reflect personal and cultural preferences and budgetary constraints to promote optimal cardiovascular health.

30 Apr 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

Plant-based shakes are ineffective in refueling the body post workout, expert says

Athletes who attempt to refuel their bodies post workout using plant-based shakes could be wasting their time, a principal lecturer of performance nutrition at the University of Hertfordshire has suggested.

29 Apr 2023

New scientific statement assesses and scores the heart healthiness of popular dietary patterns

Many popular dietary patterns score high for heart-health; however, a few contradict the American Heart Association's dietary guidance and did not rank as heart-healthy, according to a new scientific statement published today in the Association's flagship, peer-reviewed journal Circulation.

27 Apr 2023

Pain, hope, and science collide as athletes turn to magic mushrooms

The boxer felt broken. Every day, he was waking up in pain. Some days, it was debilitating headaches. Other times, it was his back. Or his fists. His ribs. His nose. On top of that, he had mood swings. Depression. Anxiety.

24 Apr 2023

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

Researchers analyzed whole-genome data from fecal samples of healthy volunteers following three diets

18 Apr 2023

Study compared the milk composition and nutritional status of omnivore milk donors and vegetarian lactating mothers

Researchers compared the nutritional status composition of omnivorous diet-abiding milk donors and vegetarian/vegan lactating women.

14 Apr 2023

Examining the dietary patterns and physical activity behavior of vegans

Vegans are considered health-conscious both in the public and in their own perception. Researchers at the Center for Public Health have now examined the dietary patterns and physical activity behaviour of vegans and found a discrepancy between appearance and reality in many cases.

13 Apr 2023

Vegan News and Research

Diets rich in fiber, plant protein, and unsaturated fat may beneficially modulate the gut microbiota involved in weight loss

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

Plant-based diets can play a significant role in reducing blocked arteries, study says

Study: Breastmilk concentrations of vitamin B2 and carnitine are not affected by maternal vegan diet

Does diet type impact distance running performance?

Boosting gut health with short-chain fatty acids

New study reveals the best diets for a healthy heart

AHA ranks popular US diets for cardiovascular fitness

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

Plant-based shakes are ineffective in refueling the body post workout, expert says

New scientific statement assesses and scores the heart healthiness of popular dietary patterns

Pain, hope, and science collide as athletes turn to magic mushrooms

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

Study compared the milk composition and nutritional status of omnivore milk donors and vegetarian lactating mothers

Examining the dietary patterns and physical activity behavior of vegans

Promoting sustainable diets: Overcoming challenges to transform consumer behaviors

The association between dietary behaviors and video gaming

Why men should eat more plants: the effect of mediterranean plant-forward diets on health

What is the relationship between a plant-based diet and the gut microbiome?

How does diet affect inflammation?

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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