Stop using the term “ultra-processed” when talking about food. This is the view of researcher Jenny Chapman, who was recently awarded a Churchill Fellowship to investigate the adoption, acceptance and trust of plant-based meat products. Her findings, published earlier this month, build on research suggesting that ‘ultra-processing’ associations hinder the adoption of plant-based meat alternatives. … Read more
From a recent study published in Scientific reports, researchers identified and evaluated the associations between major dietary patterns and metabolic risk factors in adults from northwestern Ethiopia. Study: Dietary patterns and associations with metabolic risk factors for non-communicable diseases. Image credits: Serhiy Stakhnyk/Shutterstock.com Background Metabolic risk factors such as abdominal obesity, high body mass index … Read more
From a recent study published in the Npj vaccines log, researchers presented intriguing perspectives on sustainable nutritional modeling and formulation in the transition from animal to plant-based diet (PBD). Study: Modeling sustainable healthy eating for a plant-based food transition in the United States. Image credits: RONEDYA/Shutterstock.com Background There are varying definitions of PBDs based on … 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
Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce is one of the most dominant tight ends in NFL history. The 6-foot-2, 260-pound superstar needs about 4,000 calories every day to fuel his body. He suppresses that huge appetite with tons of protein, sweets, and occasionally junk food. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up! Access your … Read more
This is evident from a recent study published in the journal Nutrients, researchers conducted interviews and online surveys with hospital cafe staff to explore support and implementation variables for the Meat-Free Mondays (MFMs) movement. More than half of the 194 survey participants actively contributed to the movement, and almost 60% supported the movement. The research … Read more