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Two kiwi fruit every day safe and can replace vitamin C supplementation

Study investigates the health effects of consuming two kiwifruits daily for six weeks. It finds no significant changes in metabolic and inflammatory biomarkers, indicating that regular kiwifruit consumption is safe and increases dietary vitamin C intake without adversely affecting metabolic health.

27 Nov 2023

Subsidizing healthy foods could improve dietary habits, researchers say

Dietary food intake has a major influence on health indicators, including Body Mass Index (BMI), blood pressure, serum cholesterol and glucose.

27 Nov 2023

The impact of diet on boosting immune function

The role of fruits, vegetables, spices, animal products, and other foods in strengthening the immune system.

27 Nov 2023

New study shows Spirulina and high-intensity training combo reduces obesity complications in men

The effects of combining high-intensity interval training (HIIT) with spirulina supplements to mitigate cardiometabolic disease risk.

27 Nov 2023

The future of functional foods: Leveraging Dendrobium officinale for optimal gut health and disease prevention

The structure, extraction, health benefits, and mechanisms of Dendrobium officinale polysaccharides (DOPs).

27 Nov 2023

Fermented foods may have fueled human brain growth, new evolutionary theory proposes

Review in Communications Biology suggests that the external fermentation of foods may have played a key role in the expansion of the hominid brain. The "external fermentation hypothesis" posits that early hominins' practice of fermenting foods externally contributed to brain growth and gut reduction, offering a novel perspective on human evolution and dietary practices.

26 Nov 2023

Fiber-free diet key to treating childhood Crohn's disease, new study finds

Research reveals how a fiber-free diet in Exclusive Enteral Nutrition (EEN) helps treat Crohn's disease in children by affecting the intestinal pathobiont Mucispirillum schaedleri. It shows that this diet alters gut microbiota, reducing Mucispirillum's pathogenicity and aiding in managing colitis.

26 Nov 2023

Feasting for immunity: Study highlights foods that bolster your body's defenses

Study reviews how certain foods, including fruits, vegetables, spices, and animal products, bolster the immune system. It details the immune-boosting properties of various foods and underscores the importance of a nutritious diet in disease prevention and management.

26 Nov 2023

The potential of polyunsaturated fatty acids in alleviating depression and reducing suicide risk

Research in 'Molecular Psychiatry' explores the role of long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LC-PUFAs) in major depressive disorder (MDD) and suicide risk, showing mixed results in clinical trials for depression treatment. The study underscores the need for further investigation into LC-PUFAs' neurobiology to advance personalized medicine for mood disorders and suicide prevention.

26 Nov 2023

Large-scale study finds no mortality benefit from vegetarian diets in U.S. adults, challenges previous beliefs

Study, involving 117,673 participants from the PLCO Cancer Screening Trial, assessed the impact of vegetarian and vegan diets on all-cause mortality in the U.S. over an average follow-up of 18 years.

26 Nov 2023

High dietary insulin index associated with increased risk of metabolic unhealthiness, research show

Study explored the association between dietary insulin index (DII) and dietary insulin load (DIL) with metabolic healthy (MH) status and the serum levels of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) and adropin among the Iranian adult population.

24 Nov 2023

Pomegranate's power: Studies show promise in cardiovascular and diabetic health

Researchers reviewed existing data on the bio-modulatory effects of pomegranate (Punica granatum l., PG) polyphenols on metabolic disorders.

24 Nov 2023

Unlocking healthier futures: Estimating life expectancy gains through sustained adoption of healthier diets

A sustained shift toward healthier diets can improve life expectancy.

23 Nov 2023

Empowering families: Innovative hands-on initiative enhances knowledge, preferences, and skills in seasonal vegetable preparation

Researchers discuss the development, implementation, and results of a hands-on program called Cooking With Seasons for Health.

23 Nov 2023

Naked clams – tomorrow's answer for a more sustainable food source?

Researchers evaluated teredinids as a potentially nutritious and sustainable future food source.

23 Nov 2023

Exploring the intersection: Cardiovascular mortality trends among Alzheimer’s patients in the U.S.

Researchers compare the trends in cardiovascular disease-related mortality among patients with Alzheimer’s disease with general United States population.

23 Nov 2023

Single injection of novel hydrogel could replace weekly diabetes injections

Materials engineers at Stanford University have developed a novel hydrogel drug delivery system that transforms daily or weekly injections of diabetes and weight control drugs like Ozempic, Mounjaro, Trulicity, Victoza, and others to just once every four months.

22 Nov 2023

Whole grain consumption associated with slower memory decline in Black people

Black people who eat more foods with whole grains, including some breads and cereals, quinoa, and popcorn, may have a slower rate of memory decline compared to Black people who eat fewer whole grain foods, according to a study published in the November 22, 2023, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

22 Nov 2023

Study links high dietary amino acid intake to increased type 2 diabetes risk

The association between dietary amino acid intake and the incidence of Type 2 diabetes.

22 Nov 2023

Eating more ultra-processed foods may increase risk of upper aerodigestive tract cancers

Eating more ultra-processed foods (UPFs) may be associated with a higher risk of developing cancers of upper aerodigestive tract (including the mouth, throat and oesophagus), according to a new study led by researchers from the University of Bristol and the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC).

22 Nov 2023

Diet News and Research

Latest Diet News and Research

Two kiwi fruit every day safe and can replace vitamin C supplementation

Subsidizing healthy foods could improve dietary habits, researchers say

The impact of diet on boosting immune function

New study shows Spirulina and high-intensity training combo reduces obesity complications in men

The future of functional foods: Leveraging Dendrobium officinale for optimal gut health and disease prevention

Fermented foods may have fueled human brain growth, new evolutionary theory proposes

Fiber-free diet key to treating childhood Crohn's disease, new study finds

Feasting for immunity: Study highlights foods that bolster your body's defenses

The potential of polyunsaturated fatty acids in alleviating depression and reducing suicide risk

Large-scale study finds no mortality benefit from vegetarian diets in U.S. adults, challenges previous beliefs

High dietary insulin index associated with increased risk of metabolic unhealthiness, research show

Pomegranate's power: Studies show promise in cardiovascular and diabetic health

Unlocking healthier futures: Estimating life expectancy gains through sustained adoption of healthier diets

Empowering families: Innovative hands-on initiative enhances knowledge, preferences, and skills in seasonal vegetable preparation

Naked clams – tomorrow's answer for a more sustainable food source?

Exploring the intersection: Cardiovascular mortality trends among Alzheimer’s patients in the U.S.

Single injection of novel hydrogel could replace weekly diabetes injections

Whole grain consumption associated with slower memory decline in Black people

Study links high dietary amino acid intake to increased type 2 diabetes risk

Eating more ultra-processed foods may increase risk of upper aerodigestive tract cancers

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