By Shyla Cadogan Scientists have long agreed that nerve damage and pain observed in people with diabetes or obesity is related to their metabolic state. Researchers from the University of Texas-Dallas are now challenging this notion. Could chowing down on fattening food alone be the…
Food waste is a long-standing problem in the United States. Huge quantities of fresh food are discarded during processing for minor flaws, while even more goes to waste in stores and due to rotting in home refrigerators. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, though,…
Consuming a plant-based diet can lower blood pressure even if small amounts of meat and dairy are consumed too, according to new research from the University of Warwick. Published online by a team from Warwick Medical School in the Journal of Hypertension today (25 July),…
Eggs have been acknowledged as a good source of high-quality proteins and contain bioactive components beneficial for health, while they are also loaded with abundant cholesterol in the yolks, making the public hesitant about consuming whole eggs. Up to now, most studies exploring the association…
Ultra-processed foods, which account for more than half of an average American’s daily calories, are linked to lower measures of cardiovascular health, according to preliminary research to be presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2019 — November 16-18 in Philadelphia. The Association’s Scientific…
Smaller purveyors of produce such as mobile and farmers markets are the cream of the crop when it comes to increasing fruit and vegetable consumption in low-income communities. Opening new supermarkets, however, has not been shown to have much of an impact in that regard,…
Even a brief period of healthy eating may provide longer-term improvements in mood Young adults with depression whose diet is usually unhealthy showed significantly fewer symptoms of depression after eating a healthy diet for three weeks, according to a study published October 9, 2019 in…
In an analysis of published studies, a healthy dietary pattern was associated with a 30% lower incidence of chronic kidney disease. A healthy dietary pattern was also linked with a 23% lower incidence of albuminuria, an early indicator of kidney damage. Maintaining a healthy diet…
Researchers compare three popular diets and find all three reduce heart injury Everyone knows that achieving or maintaining a healthy body weight is one key to preventing cardiovascular disease. But even experts don’t agree on the best way to achieve that goal, with some recommending…
For many decades, food has been the known source of protein. However, a lot has taken place. The world is changing. Many individuals find themselves stuck in busy daily schedules in that most miss the best part of their diets. Thus, they may not always…
It is well established that diet influences health and disease, but the mechanisms underlying this effect are not fully understood. Shedding light on the diet-health connection, a team led by researchers at Baylor College of Medicine reports today in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition…
Have you ever heard the old joke about how carrots must be good for your eyes? After all, you never see a rabbit wearing glasses – because carrots are rich in beta-carotene, an important vitamin for vision health. The only problem with this joke is…
When you’ve made the decision to commit to a healthy lifestyle, eating at the family dinner table may become a challenge. Especially when the holidays roll around, when so much of the food centers on sweet treats, pastries, and other goodies filled with the toxic,…
Who doesn’t love a good road trip? It gives you the flexibility to see everything you’d like to on your own timetable. It’s also one of the more affordable ways to travel. There are hundreds of options for exciting road trips no matter where you…
By GMI Reporter Let food be thy medicine. Just don’t let it be thy drug. Can’t resist a slice – or two or three – of pizza? You may well be addicted. Researchers from the Department of Psychology at the University of Michigan and the…
By Natasha Longo A wave of highly informed seekers of clean and healthy food is taking over the information highway and leaving yo-yo and fad dieting methods in the dust. They are representing a new generation of educated consumers who seek not only to maintain…
Laurel Mellin, University of California, San Francisco With springtime comes the desire to shed those few extra pounds, in preparation to don swimsuits and head to the pool. This year, new obesity research is making it easier to find a pathway that is right for…
Baby It’s cold outside! Brrrrr…here in the UK we have to endure a chilly time from the end of October through to the welcome arrival of Spring. It’s fine if you’re sitting in your lounge, wrapped in a blanket and toasting marshmallows by your fire….
It’s not as easy as you might think to stay healthy. It’s difficult to stay calm and focused and to take care of your health when you’re busy all day long and surrounded by a variety of stressors that disrupt your schedule. In addition, you’re…
Whether you never really put a lot of focus on your health in the past, or it is something that you drifted away from as time moved on, you will want to make use of the tips discussed here if you are ready for a…
