I was never really into sports as a kid, which shocks people because they think a love of exercise comes naturally to a personal trainer. I basically only did gym at school and once I got my period I asked my mom to cancel me from most classes. I had no education whatsoever about the … Read more
In a recent review published in the journal Cell, researchers discussed recent developments in molecular nutrition. They focused on pharmaceutical and dietary interventions to manage energy balance and their interactions with the gut microbiome in humans. Furthermore, they explored emerging dietary patterns and the implications of microbiome research on nutrition. Review: Digesting the complex metabolic … Read more
In a recent study published in the journal Nutrition & Diabetes, Researchers are investigating whether the Mediterranean diet (MedDiet) influences the risk of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). Study: Adherence to a Mediterranean diet and the risk of gestational diabetes: a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies. Image credit: Olga Gavrilova / Shutterstock.com GDM and … Read more
We don’t just like avocados in the UK, we love them. Figures show that in the year to April 2024, we bought 17.4% more avocados than the previous 12-month period – the biggest increase of any fruit and veg. From guacamole to salads to fancy starters, they’re the superfood loved by health-food influencers and even … Read more
Diets rich in minimally processed foods don’t necessarily provide better nutritional benefits than those with more ultra-processed items. A study comparing two Western diets found similar nutritional scores, but noted that minimally processed foods were more expensive and had a shorter shelf life. A new study questions the degree of processing as a measure of … Read more
A simple yet powerful diet concept called “30-30-3” has gone viral, garnering 265,000 views. The Instagram video, which highlights fundamental nutritional habits, has garnered a lot of attention and sparked social media discussions about the importance of a good diet for optimal health. The concept was introduced by Dr. Amy Shah, a double board certified … Read more
Researchers compared general dietary advice with individualized dietary advice, along with an app that encourages users to follow a diet. Older adults with overweight and obesity benefited more from the individualized approach [1]. One size does not fit all A good diet can help people stay healthy, even into old age. However, nutritional advice is … Read more
The critical role of nutrition for health requires the development of dietary assessment tools that can accurately identify causal relationships with various health-related outcomes. A recent study published in Nature Metabolism investigates the potential utility of biomarkers of food consumption (BFIs) for objective and accurate assessments of diet. Study: Towards precision nutrition: unlocking biomarkers as … Read more
Research has shown that there is a link between gut health and several aspects of overall health, including immune system, mental health, cancer, cardiovascular disease, autoimmune diseases, and endocrine and gastrointestinal disorders. Naturopathy offers a balanced and comprehensive approach to maintaining wellness and treating digestive disorders by addressing the underlying causes and improving overall health. … Read more
A new study finds that eating mostly minimally processed foods, as defined by the NOVA classification system, does not automatically lead to a healthy diet. This suggests that the type of food we eat may be more important than the amount of processing that goes into producing it. When comparing two menus reflecting a typical … Read more