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Check with your doctor before putting your child on a vegan diet, say experts

The British Nutrition Foundation (BNF) has released new guidelines on toddler nutrition in response to an increasing number of children being raised vegan.

29 Jul 2019

New study points out simple problem with existing model of cancer

The saying "God doesn't play dice" is meant to suggest that nothing happens by chance. On the other hand, cancer seems like the ultimate happenstance: Don't we all have a 43-year-old, vegan, triathlete friend fighting cancer? Does this mean that cancer plays dice?

21 Jun 2019

York researchers share new findings on who is at risk for orthorexia nervosa

Researchers at York University's Faculty of Health say those who have a history of an eating disorder, obsessive-compulsive traits, dieting, poor body image, and a drive for thinness are more likely to develop a pathological obsession with healthy eating or consuming only healthy food, known as orthorexia nervosa.

15 May 2019

Climate emergency: Shift towards plant-based diets vital to achieve net zero emissions

Major political parties are being urged to include veganism at the center of food and farming policies after declaring a national climate emergency.

9 May 2019

Vegans are often deficient in these four nutrients

Following a poorly planned vegan diet can result in an insufficient intake of certain vitamins and minerals including vitamin B12, calcium, iodine and iron.

2 May 2019

The Vegan Society: EU ban on 'meaty' names for veggie food products would affect public sector

A vegan charity has warned the proposals to ban the use of traditional names like ‘burger’ and ‘sausage’ for vegan and veggie food products will result in “excessive administrative burdens” to all public entities.

23 Apr 2019

Canadian maple syrup can be used as energy source during endurance exercise

Canadian maple syrup provides a pure energy source for endurance athletes and can help fight inflammation, according to new research published today.

3 Apr 2019

Study: Many pet owners interested in feeding their pets with plant-based diet

A surprising number of pet owners, particularly those who are vegan, are interested in feeding their pets a plant-based diet, according to new University of Guelph research.

19 Mar 2019

Scientists develop GC-MS vitamin D test that costs as little as $0.70

Scientists have developed a rapid, sensitive and cheap test for vitamin D3 levels in blood for clinical assessment, with complete analysis costing $0.70 per sample.

11 Mar 2019

Fasting-mimicking diet changes gut microbiota to reduce IBD pathology in mice

Dietary modifications are frequently used to treat inflammatory bowel diseases.

6 Mar 2019

Study: Vegans have the most negative attitude toward consuming foods of insect origin

Many non-vegan vegetarians and omnivores are open to including insects in their diet. For vegans, however, that is not an option, a new study from the University of Eastern Finland shows.

31 Jan 2019

Vegan diet helps promote beneficial gut hormones, study finds

A study published in the journal Nutrients finds that a vegan diet helps to promote beneficial gut hormones that are responsible for regulating blood sugar, satiety, and weight.

30 Jan 2019

The Psychology Behind Sticking to Your New Year’s Resolutions

Despite good intentions, most people will not achieve their goal. Could psychology provide the answer to creating and sticking to your new year resolutions?

22 Jan 2019

Diversity among rural Africans extends to their gut microbiomes

Our microbiome, the complex community of bacteria, fungi, parasites, and other microorganisms in and on our bodies, reflects the way we live. If we own a pet, we likely share microbes with them. If we eat meat, the microbiome in our intestines may look different from that of a vegan.

22 Jan 2019

Mediterranean diet is the best diet there is

Diets come and go and have their time in the trending list. The U.S. News and World Report has however confirmed that the healthiest diet at present is the Mediterranean diet.

3 Jan 2019

Veganism linked to nutrient deficiencies and malnutrition if not planned correctly

“Hidden hunger” is a term that is defined as a long term deficiency of essential micronutrients in the diet.

17 Dec 2018

Plant-based protein foods with meat-like texture

In canteens and supermarkets, plant-based substitute products for chicken escalopes and beef steaks have become standard fare.

5 Dec 2018

New infrared detector may transform smartphones into pocket-sized portable labs

In its latest example of innovation performance, BASF has developed HertzstückTM, a groundbreaking infrared detector that may soon transform smartphones into pocket-sized portable laboratories. This new detector will enable consumers to use their phones to analyze food - for example, to measure the fat content of curd cheese, as shown in the infographic.

9 Nov 2018

Study: Sarcoma patients poorly informed about risk of interactions with anti-cancer drugs

Sarcoma patients show great openness to the use of complementary alternative medicines (CAMs) for supportive care, but they are poorly informed about safety issues and risk of interactions with anti-cancer drugs, a study to be presented at ESMO 2018 reported.

10 Oct 2018

Eating plant-based diet can reduce risk for heart problems in people with type 2 diabetes

Plant-based diets improve glycemic control, lead to weight loss, and improve cholesterol in people with type 2 diabetes, according to a new review published in the journal Clinical Nutrition.

18 Jun 2018