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Scientists Call For Targeted Fiber Diets to Boost Health
Australian food scientists have reclassified dietary fibers—beyond just soluble and insoluble—to better guide nutritional decisions and drive targeted health food products. Dietary fibers in fruit, vegetables, beans and whole grains are some of the most important food components for human health. They help digestion, weight management, blood sugar control, heart health, cancer prevention and more. ...
A Healthy Diet Is Associated With a Lower Risk of Type 2 Diabetes, Regardless of Genetic Risk
A healthy diet that adheres to nutrition recommendations is associated with better blood glucose levels and a lower risk of prediabetes and type 2 diabetes, a new study from the University of Eastern Finland shows. This association was observed also in individuals with a high genetic predisposition to type 2 diabetes. The findings were published ...
Prostate Cancer Study: More Health Benefits From Plant-based Diet
Men with prostate cancer could significantly reduce the chances of the disease worsening by eating more fruits, vegetables, nuts and olive oil, according to new research by University of California San Francisco (UCSF). A study of more than 2,000 men with localized prostate cancer found that eating a primarily plant-based diet was associated with a ...
Compound Derived From Hops Reduces Abundance of Gut Microbe Associated With Metabolic Syndrome
Researchers have shown in a mouse model and lab cultures that a compound derived from hops reduces the abundance of a gut bacterium associated with metabolic syndrome. The findings, published in the journal Microbiome, are important because an estimated 35 percent of the U.S. adult population suffers from metabolic syndrome. Patients are considered to have metabolic ...
Diet High in Fruit And Vegetables Linked to Lower Miscarriage Risk
A preconception and early-pregnancy diet that contains lots of fruit, vegetables, seafood, dairy, eggs and grain may be associated with reducing risk of miscarriage, a new review of research suggests. Researchers at the University of Birmingham (U.K.), funded by Tommy’s National Centre for Miscarriage Research, analyzed 20 studies which explored women and birthing people’s eating ...
High-fiber Diet May Reduce Risk Of Dementia
We’re always hearing that we should eat more fiber. It’s known to be vitally important for a healthy digestive system and also has cardiovascular benefits like reduced cholesterol. Now, evidence is emerging that fiber is also important for a healthy brain. In a new study published in the journal Nutritional Neuroscience, researchers in Japan have shown ...
Eating More Fruit and Vegetables Linked to Less Stress, Study Finds
Eating a diet rich in fruit and vegetables is associated with less stress, according to new research from Edith Cowan University (ECU, Australia) that was published in Clinical Nutrition. The study examined the link between fruit and vegetable intake and stress levels of more than 8,600 Australians aged between 25 and 91 participating in the ...
Vegetarian Diet Rich in Nuts, Vegetables, Soy Linked to Lower Stroke Risk
People who eat a vegetarian diet rich in nuts, vegetables and soy may have a lower risk of stroke than people who eat a diet that includes meat and fish, according to a study published in the online issue of Neurology. “Stroke is the second most common cause of death worldwide and a leading cause of ...
Plant-based Protein: Beyond the Vegetables
Right now, the nutrition industry is seeing a shift in trends, with more and more products on the market and in the pipeline that are touting the benefits of plant-based protein. This boom in product development and marketing is due, in part, to the significant amount of research that has come out in recent years ...
Common Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals and Their Impact on Major Concerns
Good nutrition and exercise are common basics for advice when it comes to alleviating various concerns like fatigue, anxiety, heart disease and cancer, to name a few. However, our health status is also related to both where and how we live. Weight gain, and the inability to lose weight is an extremely prevalent topic as ...
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