Plant-based meats could be causing you to feel depressed.
Researchers at the University of Surrey in England have found vegetarians who eat plant-based meat alternatives (PBMA) are at a 42 percent greater risk of depression than vegetarians who avoid them.
Staff Reports,
December 19, 2024
Ultra-processed foods trigger inflammation that may increase your risk of colon cancer.
Researchers at the University of South Florida and Tampa General Hospital Cancer Institute have discovered that inflammation can drive tumor growth in the colon which may increase the chances of developing colorectal cancer.
Staff Reports,
December 16, 2024
Eating too much late in the day might not be a good idea.
Scientists at the Open University of Catalonia in Spain and Columbia University in New York found that those who eat more than 45 percent of their daily calories after 5 p.m. have higher glucose levels than those who eat less after that time of day.
Staff Reports,
November 25, 2024
Vitamin D supplementation during pregnancy is important for the health of the baby in many ways.
Researchers at the University of Southampton in England found children whose mothers were given vitamin D supplementation during pregnancy had healthier bones at age 7 compared to their peers whose mothers did not take vitamin D.
Staff Reports,
November 11, 2024
Real meat burgers are better for muscle protein synthesis than soy patties.
Researchers at the University of Arkansas found you would have to eat twice as many soy-based meat alternative patties to equal the muscle-building potential of one ground beef burger.
Staff Reports,
October 28, 2024
What most Americans eat is causing inflammation to build up in their bodies.
A new study from Ohio State researchers shows nearly 60 percent of Americans have a pro-inflammatory diet.
Staff Reports,
October 07, 2024
Alarming data on the nutrition of the earth's population.
A new study from Harvard, UC Santa Barbara and the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) shows that more than half of the world's population is getting inadequate levels of many critical micronutrients on a daily basis.
Staff Reports,
September 30, 2024
Increasing your intake of flavanoids may keep your mind sharp.
Researchers at Queen's University Belfast have found people who consume foods high in flavanoids like berries, tea, red wine and dark chocolate could reduce the risk of developing dementia by up to 28 percent.
Staff Reports,
September 23, 2024
