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
In brief: Research shows that young children go hungry in early childhood centers because they are fed food that does not meet nutritional standards, and child care workers feed children their own food. These food problems are in turn linked to conflict and emotional problems during the day. What’s next: Experts are calling for targeted … Read more
When Lisa Rigney’s daughter was diagnosed with celiac disease six years ago, one word came to mind. “Overwhelmed,” Rigney remembers. “It was a very, very overwhelming experience.” Celiac disease, a condition that causes the body to overreact to gluten in foods such as barley, rye and wheat, damages the lining of the intestines, preventing proper … Read more
If you’re reading this over breakfast, take a moment to think about your choice. Do you eat what the Western world considers a ‘typical’ morning meal? Bacon and eggs. Grain. Dad. Pancakes. These dishes are often considered suitable in the morning, but unusual at any other time. So how did this happen? Do “breakfast foods” … Read more
Are you already feeling stressed in 2024? At the start of a new year, people often have a busy schedule, which can lead to experiencing stress in various forms, including ‘nutritional stress’. Marina Wright, a nutritionist in Melbourne, Australia, shared Newsweek that stress and nutritional deficiencies have a ‘bidirectional’ relationship, with one influencing the other. … Read more
Concerns have recently been raised about the Indian government’s estimates of food aid demand based on: UN report about nutrition that was published earlier this week. The government claims that only 813 million people in India need food aid, while the UN report indicates that over a billion people cannot afford a decent diet in … Read more
Most people know which foods to avoid for a healthy heart. But do you often think about the food you eat and how it affects the brain? It has been scientifically proven that nutrition can influence brain health. “The brain represents about 2% of our body weight, but consumes about 20% of all our calories,” … Read more
In modern times, it can feel like a big ask to stay hydrated. Maybe you don’t have time to fill your reusable water bottle as you rush from meeting to meeting, or you forget to take a few sips after a sweaty workout. Hydration supplements, such as electrolyte powders and tablets, have come onto the … Read more