This is evident from a recent study published in the journal Nutrientsresearchers examined the perceptions and barriers related to healthy eating among students in the Human Nutrition and Dietetics (HND) and Food Science and Technology (FST) programs in Spain. They found differences in how men and women, as well as students at different academic stages, … Read more
Photos: the brands. Design: Eat this, not that! Fancy something sweet on the go? A drive-thru run can satisfy your sugar cravings quickly and easily. Although fast food restaurants are best known for their main dishes such as burgers, tacos and pizza, most chains offer at least a few desserts. Of course, many fast food … Read more
Cindy’s joy was contagious; In the three months we worked with her, we had never seen her so happy. After 25 years of miserable dieting, the 45-year-old had finally lost the stubborn 20 kilos that put her in the ‘overweight’ category. And she did it in three months—without dieting, pounding the treadmill, or even thinking … Read more
Early childhood is an important time to learn about nutrition and develop healthy eating behaviors. Young children depend on their parents to provide food options, and the availability of food in the home affects their food choices. A new study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign looks at changes in home food availability and nutrient … Read more
When all major cooking oils were tested (including canola, peanut and corn oils), they were all found to be more effective at lowering total and LDL (bad) cholesterol compared to butter or lard. “This means they are effective in reducing risk factors involved in conditions such as heart disease and diabetes, especially when used as … Read more
Cool Food was co-written by Robert Downey Jr and journalist Thomas Kostigen. The book was published in January Dietitians have released a new book by Oscar winner Robert Downey Jr. rejected, which claims that $6 sugary water made from diluted maple syrup is as healthy as tap water, suggests that potatoes spike our blood sugar … Read more
In a recent review published in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, researchers collected available literature examining the impact of diet and nutrition interventions against vitiligo. Their dataset consisted of 14 publications from three online scientific databases. Research findings highlight that vitiligo, a relatively rare autoimmune skin condition, may develop in response to elevated levels of … Read more
This is evident from a recent study published in Nature’s Signal transduction and targeted therapyscientists have assessed the therapeutic potential and molecular mechanisms by which nutritional interventions influence a wide range of human diseases, such as cardiovascular, autoimmune, neurodegenerative and metabolic diseases, as well as cancer. Study: Effects of nutritional intervention on human diseases: molecular … Read more
What alternatives are there to ultra-processed foods? Preparing meals and snacks from scratch with whole or minimally processed ingredients is ideal, but for most of us this simply isn’t always possible. The good news is that many UPFs have non-UPF versions; these products are processed rather than ultra-processed. Many organic versions of common UPFs, such … Read more
Mind the gap – research shows there is a major knowledge gap in the junk-filled, ultra-processed food choices and not-so-healthy supplements people take every day. Two-thirds of consumers still don’t know how to spot ultra-processed foods or artificial ingredients in their supplements, according to a new survey of 2,000 Britons. Key Facts: ● 8 in … Read more