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Reduced-sugar chocolate made with oat flour rated equal or better than regular chocolate

The secret to making delicious chocolate with less added sugar is oat flour, according to a new study by Penn State researchers.

13 Feb 2024

Snacking on pistachios may combat metabolic syndrome risk without weight gain

More than half of Americans do not currently meet the daily recommendation of 5–7 ounce equivalents of nuts and seeds per week.

7 Feb 2024

Exercise shapes our gut health, study finds

Accelerometer-based study reveals physical activity levels significantly influence gut microbiota composition, linking moderate and vigorous exercise to beneficial microbial diversity and function.

3 Feb 2024

Study observes rapid immune response in individuals switching to vegan and keto diets

Researchers evaluated the impact of vegan and ketogenic diets on immune response and gut microbiota in humans.

1 Feb 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

Vegan and keto diets trigger distinct immune system changes in just two weeks

Researchers at the National Institutes of Health observed rapid and distinct immune system changes in a small study of people who switched to a vegan or a ketogenic (also called keto) diet.

30 Jan 2024

New review aims to help clinicians diagnose and manage PCOS

A recent review article in CMAJ explores the state of current knowledge on the diagnosis and treatment of this chronic disorder.

30 Jan 2024

Low FODMAP diet shows promise in IBS management, study finds nuanced benefits and challenges

Researchers review the low FODMAP diet's mechanisms in managing IBS, highlighting its efficacy and challenges in dietary implementation for symptom relief.

29 Jan 2024

Bladder and gut fermentation syndromes: Uncommon disorders with significant implications

Study reviews bladder fermentation syndrome (BFS) and gut fermentation syndrome (GFS), highlighting their etiology, diagnosis, and treatment, and emphasizing the importance of recognizing these conditions to avoid misinterpretation in abstinence monitoring.

23 Jan 2024

Is a gluten-free diet always the healthier choice for women?

Study evaluates the impact of gluten-free diets on women's health, revealing benefits for specific gluten-related disorders but cautioning against unnecessary dietary restrictions.

23 Jan 2024

From gut to brain: How diet can influence Alzheimer's and Parkinson's outcomes

Diet modification and alterations in the intestinal microbial population could impact the disease course of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases.

23 Jan 2024

Scientists demonstrate way to produce SARS-CoV-2 receptor protein in mouse cells

A team of scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory and Columbia University has demonstrated a way to produce large quantities of the receptor that SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, binds to on the surface of human cells.

22 Jan 2024

Plant protein in midlife boosts chances of healthy aging, study finds

A study in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition reveals that higher dietary protein intake, especially plant protein, in middle adulthood significantly increases the likelihood of healthy aging, reducing chronic diseases and improving physical and mental health.

18 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

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

100% orange juice proves better for blood glucose than sugary alternatives

The effect(s) of consuming 100% orange juice compared to an orange-flavored sucrose-sweetened beverage (SSB).

16 Jan 2024

Regular exercise key to unlocking whole-body health benefits and reducing disease risk

Study in Cell Metabolism explores how chronic exercise induces tissue adaptations, enhancing cardiometabolic health and reducing disease risk.

8 Jan 2024

Does intermittent fasting improve your sports performance?

The effects of intermittent fasting on sports performance.

8 Jan 2024

Artificial intelligence is a promising tool to disseminate nutrition-related information, study finds

The accuracy and reliability of nutrition information provided by two versions of ChatGPT.

3 Jan 2024

Plant-based fats and proteins shine in low-carb weight management

Low-carbohydrate diets comprised mostly of plant-based proteins and fats with healthy carbohydrates such as whole grains were associated with slower long-term weight gain than low-carbohydrate diets comprised mostly of animal proteins and fats with unhealthy carbohydrates like refined starches, according to a new study led by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

27 Dec 2023

Carbohydrate News and Research

Latest Carbohydrate News and Research

Reduced-sugar chocolate made with oat flour rated equal or better than regular chocolate

Snacking on pistachios may combat metabolic syndrome risk without weight gain

Exercise shapes our gut health, study finds

Study observes rapid immune response in individuals switching to vegan and keto diets

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

Vegan and keto diets trigger distinct immune system changes in just two weeks

New review aims to help clinicians diagnose and manage PCOS

Low FODMAP diet shows promise in IBS management, study finds nuanced benefits and challenges

Bladder and gut fermentation syndromes: Uncommon disorders with significant implications

Is a gluten-free diet always the healthier choice for women?

From gut to brain: How diet can influence Alzheimer's and Parkinson's outcomes

Scientists demonstrate way to produce SARS-CoV-2 receptor protein in mouse cells

Plant protein in midlife boosts chances of healthy aging, study finds

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

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

100% orange juice proves better for blood glucose than sugary alternatives

Regular exercise key to unlocking whole-body health benefits and reducing disease risk

Does intermittent fasting improve your sports performance?

Artificial intelligence is a promising tool to disseminate nutrition-related information, study finds

Plant-based fats and proteins shine in low-carb weight management

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

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

From Puberty to Menopause: Clue’s CEO, Audrey Tsang on the Power of Femtech

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