Among a group of over 9,600 older adults, those with a diet rich in plant-based foods had a significantly lower average BMI and fat mass index scores than participants with a more traditional Western-style diet. Lead author Dr. Zhangling Chen adds, … [Read more...]
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Protein Supplements Timing
Should you consume protein supplements with meals or between meals? Researchers recently assessed data from 34 studies and discovered that consuming protein supplements with meals is more effective for weight control while consuming protein … [Read more...]
Fish and Legumes May Help Delay Menopause
Women who consume a diet rich in fish and legumes may delay the onset of menopause. In this study, researchers found that females who consumed one additional daily portion of oily fish or fresh legumes (like peas and beans) began menopause more than … [Read more...]
Teens Drinking Less Soda, But More Sport Drinks
An analysis of data from surveys completed by teenagers in 2010 and 2015 found that while fewer adolescents are drinking soda, there has been a slight uptick in sugary sports drink consumption. The researchers note that most kids do not need such … [Read more...]
Eating More Produce Lowers Depression Risk
An analysis of data from 18 published studies found that each 100-gram increase in daily fruit and vegetable intake reduces an individual’s risk for depression by 3%. British Journal of Nutrition, May 2018 … [Read more...]
High-Carb Diet May Be Bad for Cancer Survivors
In this study, researchers tracked the pre- and posttreatment diet of more than 400 cancer patients and found that those who consumed the most carbohydrates and sugars in the year before cancer treatment had an elevated risk of mortality from any … [Read more...]
Red Meat Linked to Colon Cancer Risk in Women
In this study, researchers reviewed data concerning more than 32,000 women in the United Kingdom and found that those who regularly ate red meat were more likely to develop distal colon cancer than the females in the study who did not eat red meat. … [Read more...]
Veggies Are Heart Healthy for Women
Consuming vegetables can help older women keep their blood vessels healthy. In this study, researchers found that the carotid artery walls of women who ate the most vegetables were about 0.05 millimeter thinner than those who ate the fewest servings … [Read more...]
Ensure Your Fruits and Vegetables Are Safe to Eat
Though rich in vital nutrients and vitamins, raw fruits and veggies can harbor potentially harmful germs, such as Salmonella and E. coli. When selecting fresh produce, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests the following: choose … [Read more...]
Eating More Produce Linked with Weight Loss
In this study, researchers reviewed the dietary habits of 4,357 adults five years apart and found that participants who increased their fruit and vegetable intake during this time were more likely to lose weight than those whose produce intake … [Read more...]
Two Healthy Diets Equally Benefit the Heart
In a new study, researchers followed 107 overweight participants who ate either a low-calorie vegetarian diet that included dairy and eggs or a low-calorie Mediterranean diet for three months. At the end of the study, the research team observed that … [Read more...]
Duration of Obesity Linked to Heart Disease Risk
An analysis of health data regarding over 9,000 adults found that the longer an individual was overweight or obese, the more likely they were to test positive for a protein called troponin that is released when heart muscle has been damaged, such as … [Read more...]
Fiber Protects Against Obesity & Metabolic Syndrome
Metabolic syndrome is closely linked to obesity and is described as a cluster of conditions that includes increased blood pressure, high blood sugar, excess body fat around the waist, and abnormal cholesterol or triglyceride levels, which increases a … [Read more...]
Low-Carb Diets Boost Risk for Serious Birth Defects
Following a low-carb diet while pregnant may increase the risk of serious birth defects. In a new study, researchers found the pregnant women who reduced or eliminated carbs were 30% more likely to have babies with neural tube defects, such as spina … [Read more...]