The portion of vegetables you should consume per day depends on age, gender, weight, height and physical activity. However, most adults need between two and four cups of vegetables daily. However, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), only 10% of adults typically meet these needs. Meeting vegetable recommendations can be even … Read more
Published: Nov 27, 2023 4:45 PM IST Kidneys play a key role in the complicated world of bodily functions. It manages the delicate balance of fluids, electrolytes and waste products. One of the most important markers of kidney health is creatinine, a byproduct of muscle metabolism. Basically, when creatinine levels rise, it indicates possible problems … Read more
Christmas brings an influx of high-calorie food, boozy nights out and (probably) less exercise thanks to wintry temperatures and short, dark days. But despite the fact that this time of year is usually associated with weight gain and uncomfortable pressure in your party dress, it doesn’t have to be that way. 1 Plus, you don’t … Read more
In today’s age, people are increasingly vulnerable to chronic lifestyle-related conditions such as diabetes, which stem from sedentary routines, poor eating habits, increasing stress levels and more. According to the World Health Organization, around 77 million people aged 18 years and above in India suffer from type 2 diabetes, while nearly 25 million suffer from … Read more
In a review published in the journal Communication Biologyresearchers in the United States of America described the potential role and benefits of externally fermented foods in inducing human brain expansion. They further discussed the explanatory power of their ‘external fermentation hypothesis’ and examined relevant food practices in human cultures. Image credits: Busker909 / Shutterstock Background … Read more
In a recent review in the magazine Food sciences and nutritiona team of researchers has summarized current medical knowledge about the role that certain common foods play in strengthening the immune system. The extensive article discussed the benefits of consuming fruits, vegetables, herbs, animal products and other foods for maintaining a healthy immune system. Study: … Read more
Share on PinterestAnother study found evidence that the Mediterranean diet is linked to slower cognitive decline. Kirstin Mckee/Stocksy We include products that we think will be useful to our readers. If you buy through links on this page we may earn a small commission. This is our process. How we research brands and products Medical … Read more
When Karim Benzema started playing the best football of his life in his thirties – winning the Ballon d’Or at the age of 34 – he attributed part of his success to putting top chef Alberto Mastromatteo in charge of his diet. Now Mastromatteo, through his company Summumm, is advising Jude Bellingham as the England … Read more
Recent research has found a link between higher intake of certain dietary nutrients and a lower risk of cognitive impairment in older adults. This large-scale study, involving thousands of participants, suggests that what we eat could play a crucial role in maintaining our cognitive health as we age. The findings have been published in the … Read more
On April 23, 2010, at the Experimental Biology annual meeting, through an unrestricted teaching grant from the General Mills Bell Institute of Health and Nutrition, the Associate of Science in Nursing, ASN, sponsored a satellite symposium on: “Putting the Whole Grain Puzzle Together: Health Benefits Associated with whole grain.” The symposium brought together researchers who … Read more