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Jul , 2024
The Transformative Power of Fermented Foods
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The Transformative Power of Fermented Foods

In this interview conducted at Pittcon 2024 in San Diego, Maria Marco discusses her research on the health benefits, safety, and waste reduction potential of fermented foods, and the microbial processes involved in their production. Please could you briefly introduce yourself and your current research focus? I am Maria Marco, a professor in the Department […]

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Jul , 2024
Adopting a healthy lifestyle boosts life expectancy and cuts healthcare costs
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Adopting a healthy lifestyle boosts life expectancy and cuts healthcare costs

A study published in the journal JMIR Public Health and Surveillance highlights the importance of adopting a healthy lifestyle in enhancing life expectancy and reducing lifetime healthcare expenditure.  Study: Impact of Healthy Lifestyle Factors on Life Expectancy and Lifetime Health Care Expenditure: Nationwide Cohort Study. Image Credit: nadianb / Shutterstock Background The associations between unhealthy lifestyle factors […]

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Jun , 2024
Eating vegetables and fruits significantly reduces sarcopenia risk, meta-analysis shows
Tag: Vegetables

Eating vegetables and fruits significantly reduces sarcopenia risk, meta-analysis shows

In a recent study published in the Nutrients, a group of researchers evaluated the association between vegetable and fruit consumption and the risk of sarcopenia through a systematic review and meta-analysis, adhering to Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. Study: Association of Dietary Vegetable and Fruit Consumption with Sarcopenia: A Systematic Review […]

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May , 2024
Understanding the role of sugar sources in development of childhood obesity
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Understanding the role of sugar sources in development of childhood obesity

New research being presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Venice, Italy (12-15 May) suggests that the source of sugar is more important than the amount of sugar when it comes to the development of obesity in children. The study found that the total amount of sugar consumed when very young was not […]

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May , 2024
New VEGANScreener aims to boost diet quality among European vegans
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New VEGANScreener aims to boost diet quality among European vegans

In a recent study published in the journal Nutrients, researchers from Europe designed and developed VEGANScreener, a novel tool to examine the diet quality among vegans in the region. The tool comprises 29 questions focusing on foods and nutrients to promote or limit, with potential applications post-validation in self-assessment and healthcare settings. Study: Development of […]

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Mar , 2024
Mediterranean diet linked to lower dementia risk, finds extensive review
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Mediterranean diet linked to lower dementia risk, finds extensive review

In a recent study published in the journal Aging Clinical and Experimental Research, researchers evaluated the link between the Mediterranean diet (MedDiet) and reduced dementia risk in older adults through a systematic review and meta-analysis. Study: Association between Mediterranean diet and dementia and Alzheimer disease: a systematic review with meta-analysis. Image Credit: luigi giordano Background  Dementia, […]

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Dec , 2023
Dietary shifts to less processed foods significantly lower triglycerides in women
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Dietary shifts to less processed foods significantly lower triglycerides in women

During reproductive age, poor nutrition quality increases obesity rates and, as a result, the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and type 2 diabetes. Dyslipidemia also impacts health, particularly among women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). In pregnant women, elevated triglycerides increase the risk of gestational diabetes, which can lead to type 2 diabetes and CVD […]

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Sep , 2023
Vegan diets and skin inflammatory disorders: whats the link?
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Vegan diets and skin inflammatory disorders: whats the link?

A recent study published in the Journal of Clinical Medicine reviewed skin disorders and inflammatory conditions associated with nutritional deficiencies in vegan diets. Study: Vegan Diet in Dermatology: A Review. Image Credit: RONEDYA/Shutterstock.com Background Excess or inadequate consumption of nutrients might be associated with skin disorders, such as psoriasis, acne vulgaris, atopic dermatitis (AD), and hidradenitis suppurativa […]

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Sep , 2023
Postnatal research offers clues to tackling maternal obesity
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Postnatal research offers clues to tackling maternal obesity

A study has been conducted at Newcastle University, United Kingdom (UK), to assess postnatal dietary patterns, physical activity status, and changes in body weight among obese women living in a highly deprived region in the UK. The study is published in the Nutrients Journal. Study: Maternal Obesity and Patterns in Postnatal Diet, Physical Activity and Weight […]

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Jul , 2023
Daily prune consumption has promising effects on biomarkers related to cardiovascular health
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Daily prune consumption has promising effects on biomarkers related to cardiovascular health

A pair of new studies presented as abstracts today at the American Society of Nutrition (ASN) annual meeting report that daily prune consumption has promising effects on several biomarkers related to cardiovascular health. Conducted in postmenopausal women and men 55 years and older, the studies reveal: In men, long-term prune consumption improved HDL cholesterol and […]