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Vegan Diet More Effective for Weight Loss Than Mediterranean Diet: New Study
A vegan diet that includes refined grains and potatoes — foods often deemed “unhealthy” — results in greater weight loss compared to the Mediterranean diet, a new study by the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine has revealed. The study, published in the journal Frontiers in Nutrition, examined the impact of plant-based eating on weight loss.…
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Keto Diet Shows Promise in Protecting Brain Health: New Study
There may be a new way to protect brain energy and preserve cognitive function, and it could be as simple as changing what’s on your plate. Researchers at the University of Missouri are investigating the effects of a ketogenic diet in potentially preserving brain health and slowing cognitive decline, particularly for individuals at higher risk…
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Universal Free School Meals Linked to Lower Blood Pressure in Students, New Study Finds
Universal free school meals could be a key player in improving public health, according to a new study led by researchers at the University of Washington. The study, published n JAMA Network Open, found that students in schools that adopted universal free meal programs were significantly less likely to have high blood pressure. The Community…
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Eating Less Red Meat and More Legumes Has Surprising Health Benefits for Men
A recent study by the University of Helsinki has uncovered that swapping out red and processed meats for legumes such as peas and faba beans can significantly benefit men’s health. The research, part of the multidisciplinary Leg4Life project, highlights how even a partial replacement can lead to lower total and “bad” LDL cholesterol levels, alongside…
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Cornell Researchers Transform Apple Waste Into Nutritious Meatballs
Cornell University researchers have uncovered an innovative way to repurpose apple byproducts, transforming them into a nutritious ingredient for meatballs that could potentially revolutionize food manufacturing while reducing waste. Every year, over 4 million tons of apple waste, including skins, seeds, cores and pulp, are typically discarded as animal feed, compost or landfill material. A…
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New Study Reveals Nanoplastic Accumulation in Edible Parts of Vegetables
Plastic pollution is a well-documented global crisis, fragmenting into microplastics and nanoplastics that infiltrate various ecosystems. Adding to growing concerns, a new study from the University of Plymouth has uncovered that these microscopic particles can accumulate in the edible parts of vegetables, potentially posing risks to both human and animal health. The research, published in…
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New Research Links High Intake of Ultra-Processed Foods to Systemic Inflammation
New research from Florida Atlantic University’s Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine reveals alarming connections between the consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) and heightened levels of systemic inflammation, a key factor in many chronic diseases. The study, published in The American Journal of Medicine, analyzed data from 9,254 adults participating in the National Health and…
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New Study Reveals High-Salt Diet’s Role in Brain Inflammation and Hypertension
A groundbreaking study from McGill University has revealed that a high-salt diet triggers inflammation in the brain, which leads to elevated blood pressure. The significant discovery could open new doors to treatments for hypertension by targeting the brain. The research, led by Masha Prager-Khoutorsky, an associate professor in McGill’s Department of Physiology, in collaboration with…
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Impact of Ultraprocessed Foods on Health: American Heart Association’s New Advisory
The American Heart Association (AHA) has released a new Science Advisory highlighting the health risks associated with ultraprocessed foods (UPFs). The advisory, published in the journal Circulation, outlines how the increasing consumption of UPFs is linked to adverse cardiometabolic health outcomes, including heart attacks, strokes, obesity and Type 2 diabetes. “Most UPFs, particularly those that…
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Why Dollar Stores’ Food Options May Not Be Harming American Diets: New Study
Using dollar stores for grocery shopping is a common practice among Americans, especially those looking to save money, according to researchers from Tufts University School of Medicine, the Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University, and the USDA Economic Research Service. Their multi-year study, published n the…
