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New program helps toddlers develop self-control and healthy eating habits
Two of the best predictors of life-long health and well-being are early childhood self-control skills and healthy eating habits. A…
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COVID-19 pushed upstate New Yorkers to embrace backyard farming
In a recent study published in the journal Frontiers in Nutrition, researchers at Cornell University evaluated the impact of coronavirus disease…
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High dietary intake of added sugars could increase the risk of coronary heart disease
In a recent study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, researchers examined the associations between individual dietary sugar…
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Low-fat vegan diet can lead to a savings of more than $500 a year
Food costs decrease 16% on a low-fat vegan diet, a savings of more than $500 a year, compared to a…
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Study explores microplastic content in urban grown lettuces
In a recent study published in Scientific Reports, researchers examined the level of microplastics (MPs) among lettuces cultivated in urban…
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Does the Mediterranean diet meet nutritional requirements during pregnancy?
In a recent article published in the Frontiers in Public Health Journal, researchers evaluated whether adopting a healthy diet, such as…
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Heart protective effect of red blood cells is enhanced by nitrate-rich vegetable diet
Red blood cells exposed to oxygen deficiency protect against myocardial infarction, according to a new KI study published in the…
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Can the consumption of colorful fruits and vegetables improve the management of gestational diabetes?
Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is becoming a common pregnancy complication worldwide. Its management has been the focus of much research.…
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How to promote healthy diet practices among female cancer survivors with fertility challenges
A cancer diagnosis can increase the risk of infertility in young women. While consuming a healthy diet – including whole…
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Study finds association between high dietary phosphorus and breast cancer
In a recent article published in Nutrients, researchers evaluated associations of breast cancer incidence with different dietary phosphate levels. Study: High…
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Association of dietary patterns with general and central obesity in Chinese adults
In a recent article published in BMC Public Health, researchers analyzed China Health and Nutrition Survey (CHNS) data collected between 2004 and…
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The association between diet pattern and depressive and anxiety symptoms
In a recent study published in BMC Medicine, researchers conducted a large cohort prospective study to investigate the associations between…
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Kent Company, Bedfont® Scientific Ltd, reveals New Well-being Garden, Nurturing Employee Wellness and Biodiversity
Bedfont® proudly announces the successful transformation of unused space into a Wellbeing Garden. This innovative initiative not only underlines Bedfont’s…
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Can a low-bacterial diet improve outcomes for neutropenic cancer patients?
Scientists have reviewed the existing literature to provide evidence of the effectiveness of the low-bacterial diet (LBD) in reducing mortality…
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An evaluation of the main nanotechnology approaches to improve the therapeutic potential of polyphenols against cancer
In a recent study published in the Nutrients Journal, researchers comprehensively evaluated all nanotechnology-based approaches used to improve the therapeutic…
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Does the Mediterranean diet lower the incidence of type 2 diabetes among non-Mediterranean populations?
In a recent study published in the Nutrients Journal, researchers investigated the association between adherence to the Mediterranean diet and…
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The protective effects of extra virgin olive oil on disease risk factors
In a recent study published in Nutrients, researchers conducted a systematic review to consolidate recent evidence on the preventive benefits…
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High level of carotenes in the blood is associated with lesser atherosclerotic burden
A high level of carotenes in the blood is linked with a lower degree of atherosclerosis in the arteries and…
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Polyphenolic compounds to combine with sugar molecules to create potential life-saving drugs
New research shows that polyphenolic compounds, which are commonly found in fruits and vegetables, can be combined with sugar molecules…
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Unpacking the nutrient profiles of new-age plant-based foods: Are they truly healthier?
In a recent study published in Food Research International, researchers explore the nutrient profiles of next-generation plant-based foods. Study: Designing healthier…
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Evaluating the effects of dietary trends on reproductive outcomes
In a recent study published in the Nutrients Journal, researchers performed a meta-analysis to evaluate the effects of dietary trends…
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Can adherence to the Mediterranean diet reduce gestational stress and anxiety in pregnant women?
In a recent study published in the Nutrients Journal, researchers investigated the influence of structured Mediterranean diet intervention on the…
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Diet low in flavanols linked to age-related memory loss
A large-scale study led by researchers at Columbia and Brigham and Women’s Hospital/Harvard is the first to establish that a…
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Are inadequate culinary skills among undergraduate students associated with obesity and overweight?
In a recent study published in the Nutrients Journal, researchers investigated the association between the culinary skills of undergraduate students…
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Study shows link between diet and the risk of HPV-related cancer
A study conducted by LSU Health New Orleans’ Schools of Public Health and Medicine faculty reports that diet contributes to…
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Precision nutrition and the gut microbiome: the impact of blueberries
In a recent study published in the Antioxidants journal, researchers explored the impacts of precision nutrition on gut microbiome variation.…
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Study shows a direct link between high consumption of ultra-processed foods and psychosocial difficulties in adolescents
Adolescents who consume a greater amount of ultra-processed foods and drinks have more difficulties in terms of mental health, according…
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Exploring how and why nitrate has contrasting potential risks and benefits
Despite our understanding of nutrition expanding remarkably in recent times, few aspects of our diet continue to confuse and divide…
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Sleep disorders and unhealthy diet: A deadly combination
A study published in the journal BMC Public Health finds that poor adherence to the Mediterranean diet and the presence…
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Study hints at potential risk between unhealthy low-fat diets and postmenopausal breast cancer
A recent study published in the journal Nutrition examined the associations between low-fat diets (LFDs) and the risk of breast…
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Do you eat enough plants? Health Dept. wants New Yorkers to eat ‘A Whole Lot More Plants’
Tuesday, May 16, 2023 10:35PM NEW YORK CITY (WABC) — Do you eat enough plants? The Health Department is encouraging…
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Antibiotics, western diet and higher socioeconomic status may increase IBD risk in children
Children and adolescents face greater risk of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) when exposed to antibiotics or a Western diet at…
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Hay fever could be triggering other allergies, doctor reveals
Hay fever may be triggering an allergic reaction to foods such as fruits, vegetables, nuts and legumes, a doctor from…
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New study reveals the best diets for a healthy heart
In a recent study published in the journal Vascular Health and Risk Management, researchers discuss the various non-traditional and traditional practices,…
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Uncovering the interplay between (poly)phenol intake and cardiometabolic health
In a recent article published in the Food and Function Journal, researchers performed a cross-sectional study among 525 healthy volunteers…
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The Western vs. Mediterranean Diet: is there an association between dietary patterns and reduction in breast cancer risk?
In a recent study published in the Nutrients journal, researchers compared the impacts of Western and Mediterranean diets on breast…
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Study evaluates the effects of phenolic compounds in extra virgin olive oil on skin health
A recent study published in the Nutrients Journal evaluated the effects of phenolic compounds in extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)…
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Highly processed foods contribute to poor diet quality among Japanese adults
In a recent study published in the journal Public Health Nutrition, researchers explore the intake of highly processed foods (HPF) with…
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An assessment of adherence to the Mediterranean Diet among a Spanish University campus community
In a recent study published in the journal Nutrients, researchers from Spain surveyed the University of Almeria community to determine…
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Study claims that most Californian supermarket and store checkouts fail to meet healthy checkout standards
In a recent study published in the Current Developments in Nutrition Journal, researchers investigated store checkout food and beverage setups.…
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EAT-Lancet Healthy Reference Diet: environment and heart-friendly?
A recent study posted in the Journal of the American Heart Association aimed to construct a diet score measuring adherence…
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Global study reveals diet’s role in 70% of new type 2 diabetes cases
In a recent study published in the journal Nature Medicine, researchers used a novel risk assessment model to estimate absolute…
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Substituting processed or red meat with plant-based foods may reduce risk of type 2 diabetes
In a recent study published in Scientific Reports, researchers assess the association between moderate-level partial replacement of processed and red…
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Study reports a decrease in Mediterranean diet adherence during the COVID-19 pandemic
In a recent study published in the Nutrients Journal, researchers evaluated changes in individual determinants of adherence to the Mediterranean…
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Is preserved vegetable consumption associated with mortality?
A current study in BMC Medicine Journal researched the associations between the consumption of preserved vegetables and all-cause and cause-specific mortality. Research…
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Australian study finds Mediterranean diet meets nutrient requirements and cheaper than traditional Western diets
A recent study by researchers at the University of South Australia has indicated that the majority of Australians are not eating a…
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Study highlights potential of Africa’s ‘forgotten’ food crops for climate resilience and nutrition
Scientists have identified several forgotten food crops in sub-Saharan Africa that can be incorporated into the cropping system to support…
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How does unprocessed, minimally-processed, and ultra-processed food impact dietary quality?
In a recent study published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, researchers assessed the impact of…
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Consumption of dried fruits associated with higher-quality diets
In a recent narrative review published in the Nutrients Journal, researchers retrieved articles from multiple sources, including PubMed, MedLine, and…
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Why men should eat more plants: the effect of mediterranean plant-forward diets on health
In a recent study published in the Urology journal, researchers in the United States (US) performed a systematic review of…
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