According to a study that reviewed brain imaging and cerebrospinal fluid samples, greater adherence to the Mediterranean diet—an eating pattern focused on eating fruits, vegetables, nuts, fish, olive oil, and whole grains while avoiding red and … [Read more...]
Healthy Diet
Eating Mushrooms May Help Lower Risk of Cancer
Based on a review of data from 17 cancer studies, researchers estimate that consuming 18 grams of mushroom per day can reduce one’s risk for cancer by up to 45%. Advances in Nutrition, April 2021 … [Read more...]
Just One Salad a Week Benefits Oral Cancer Patients
Among 150 patients with oral cancer, researchers observed that those who consumed at least one salad a week experienced slower cancer progression and had a higher likelihood of surviving the disease. Nutrients, January 2021 … [Read more...]
Green Mediterranean Diet for NAFLD Patients?
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a condition that occurs when fat accumulates in the liver from causes other than excessive alcohol consumption. An 18-month study involving 294 NAFLD patients revealed that those who adopted the green … [Read more...]
Food Choices Can Affect Breast Cancer Survival
For breast cancer patients, the current data suggest that a diet pattern featuring a high intake of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and legumes and avoids added sugars, sugary drinks, and calorie-dense foods is associated with increased … [Read more...]
Fruits and Veggies Are Good for Kids’ Bones
The current research suggests that there’s an association between a high intake of fruits and vegetables during childhood and stronger, healthier bones. Nutrition, Exercise, & Lifestyle, February 2021 … [Read more...]
Avocados Benefit Your Gut Microbes
Among a group of 163 obese or overweight adults, researchers observed that consuming one avocado a day led to an increase of microbes in the digestive system known to break down fiber and support gut health. Journal of Nutrition, December 2020 … [Read more...]
Junk Food Could Be Causing Your Teen’s Sleep Problems
The World Health Organization reports that teens who consume three or more soft drinks a day or eat fast food four or more times a week are up to 55% more likely to have disturbed sleep than their peers who consume one or fewer soft drinks a day or … [Read more...]
A Commonly Used Joint Supplement May Benefit the Heart?
Using data from several United Kingdom National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys, researchers found that individuals who took a daily glucosamine supplement to support joint health had a 65% reduced risk for death due to cardiovascular … [Read more...]
Ultra-Processed Foods Pose Health Risks
Using data concerning over 22,000 participants from the Moli-sani project, researchers report that a high intake of ultra-processed foods can increase an individual’s risk for death due to cardiovascular disease by up to 58% in the following eight … [Read more...]
High Flavanol Diet May Lower Blood Pressure
Evaluations of health and diet data concerning over 25,000 adults revealed that those with the highest intake of flavanols—compounds found in many fruits and vegetables, as well as wine, tea, and chocolate, that have antioxidant properties—had a … [Read more...]
Vitamin D May Delay Frailty?
Frailty is a condition characterized by weakness, slowness, physical inactivity, self-reported exhaustion, and unintentional weight loss. Past research has shown that low vitamin D levels are associated with an increased risk for frailty among older … [Read more...]
Western Diet May Impair Sense of Smell
The Western-style diet is characterized by high-fat and high-sugar intake and has been linked to several adverse health outcomes. A recent study found that mice fed a Western-style diet were more likely to experience impaired odor detection, … [Read more...]
Sugar Consumption While Breastfeeding May Affect Cognitive Development of Child
New research that looked at data concerning 88 mother-child pairs revealed that a high maternal intake of sugary beverages during the first month of breastfeeding was associated with poorer cognitive development in her offspring at age two. … [Read more...]