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
Nutritional research has long shown that certain dietary patterns can have health benefits. Scientists often study these patterns by tracking participants’ diets through questionnaires. Such studies have linked a Mediterranean diet focused on plant foods and healthy fats — vegetables, fruits, whole grains and extra-virgin olive oil — to improved physical health outcomes, including reduced … Read more
Do you ever wake up and think, “When I was younger, I could get by on just four hours of sleep, but now it feels like I need 10”? Or have you ever walked out of the gym and “felt” your knees? Nearly everyone experiences these signs of aging. But there are those who seem … Read more
1 of 2 | Dr. Zhaoping Li, professor of medicine and director of the Center for Human Nutrition at the David Geffen School of Medicine at the University of California-Los Angeles, advises consuming a variety of fresh, nutrient-dense foods whenever possible. Photo by Klaus Nielsen/Pexels NEW YORK, June 30 (UPI) — A diet that limits … Read more
It could also reveal areas ripe for innovation for manufacturers looking to meet increasing consumer demand for global flavors, culturally relevant and healthier, yet convenient foods and beverages. “The Mediterranean diet is a well-studied cultural model of healthy eating, but research on healthy models from other cultures and cuisines has been limited” — hampering the … Read more
A diet that promotes plant-based proteins to help the environment now has a more human argument: It can lower the risk of death from several serious diseases. “It wasn’t just one cause of death. It was across the board,” said Walter Willett, professor of epidemiology and nutrition at the Harvard TH Chan School of Public … Read more
With the new Amy Winehouse biopic ‘Back to Black’, which will be shown in American theaters from May 17, 2024, the late singer’s relationship with alcohol and drugs is being reexamined. In July 2011, Winehouse was found dead in her north London flat at the age of 27 after ‘death by misadventure’. That is the … Read more
With the new Amy Winehouse biopic ‘Back to Black’, which will be shown in American theaters from May 17, 2024, the late singer’s relationship with alcohol and drugs is being reexamined. In July 2011, Winehouse was found dead in her north London flat at the age of 27 after ‘death by misadventure’. That is the … Read more
The internet is flooded with nutrition wisdom, whether it’s weight loss diets, intermittent fasting, going vegan, giving up carbs or taking supplements. The truth is, it’s hard to get one balanced meal that works for you based on the information swirling around you. Therefore, the National Institute of Nutrition, in collaboration with the Indian Council … Read more
Over the past century, researchers’ understanding of genetics has undergone a profound transformation. Genes, regions of DNA largely responsible for our physical characteristics, were considered immutable in the original genetics model developed by biologist Gregor Mendel in 1865. That is, genes were thought to be largely unaffected by a person’s environment. The emergence of the … Read more