Legume intake among older adults improves cardiometabolic risk factors
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 Kiwifruit improves vitality and mood in as little as four daysKiwifruit improves vitality and mood in as little as four days
 
Kiwifruit has proven itself as a powerful mood booster and new research from the University of Otago has shown just how fast its effects can be.
 
 
 Legume intake among older adults improves cardiometabolic risk factorsLegume intake among older adults improves cardiometabolic risk factors
 
The associations between cardiometabolic risk (CMR) factors and legume intake.
 
   Fasting diets show promise in enhancing mood, sleep, and eating behaviorsFasting diets show promise in enhancing mood, sleep, and eating behaviors
 
A study in "Frontiers in Nutrition" reveals that fasting diets (FDs) may positively impact eating behaviors, mood, sleep, and well-being, potentially mediated by gut microbiome changes.
 
   Fermented foods linked to mental health benefits through gut-brain connectionFermented foods linked to mental health benefits through gut-brain connection
 
Researchers explore the mental health benefits of fermented foods on the microbiota-gut-brain axis, highlighting the need for further studies to understand their therapeutic potential.
 
   Scientific review explores adzuki beans' efficacy in diabetes prevention and managementScientific review explores adzuki beans' efficacy in diabetes prevention and management
 
Adzuki bean (Vigna angularis) supplementation to prevent and manage type 2 diabetes (T2D).
 
 Mediterranean diet linked to lower anxiety and stress levels, but no effect on depression, study shows
 
Mediterranean diet linked to lower anxiety and stress levels, but no effect on depression, study showsResearchers explored the association between adherence to a Mediterranean diet and the severity of symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress in adults aged ≥60 years independently living in Australia.
 
 
 Salmon's secret sauce: Nutrimetabolomics uncovers heart-healthy compounds in Mediterranean staple
 
Salmon's secret sauce: Nutrimetabolomics uncovers heart-healthy compounds in Mediterranean stapleResearchers use nutrimetabolomics to reveal that Salmon, a key component of the Mediterranean diet, contains unique compounds beneficial for cardiometabolic health.
 
 
 Can mushrooms improve your memory?
 
Can mushrooms improve your memory?The associations between mushroom intake and cognitive performance.
 
 
 Licorice intake raises blood pressure more than expected, challenges safe limit guidelines
 
Licorice intake raises blood pressure more than expected, challenges safe limit guidelinesA study in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition reveals that daily consumption of licorice containing 100 mg of glycyrrhizic acid increases blood pressure and suppresses aldosterone and renin levels in young individuals.
 
 
 Cambridge scientists discover how fasting turns up the body's natural inflammation fighter
 
Cambridge scientists discover how fasting turns up the body's natural inflammation fighterCambridge scientists may have discovered a new way in which fasting helps reduce inflammation – a potentially damaging side-effect of the body's immune system that underlies a number of chronic diseases.
 
 
 Low FODMAP diet shows promise in IBS management, study finds nuanced benefits and challenges
 
Low FODMAP diet shows promise in IBS management, study finds nuanced benefits and challengesResearchers review the low FODMAP diet's mechanisms in managing IBS, highlighting its efficacy and challenges in dietary implementation for symptom relief.
 
 
 Pistachios: Ideal nighttime snack for prediabetic patients to manage blood glucose levels
 
Pistachios: Ideal nighttime snack for prediabetic patients to manage blood glucose levelsstudy in The Journal of Nutrition shows that pistachios, as a nighttime snack, can improve diet quality in prediabetic patients, with similar effects on glycemic control and vascular health as carbohydrate-rich snacks.
 
 
 How does a plant-based diet affect pregnancy outcomes?
 
How does a plant-based diet affect pregnancy outcomes?A study in Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica examines the impact of plant-based diets during pregnancy, revealing that vegan diets are linked to lower birth weights and higher pre-eclampsia risks compared to omnivorous or vegetarian diets.
 
 
 American Heart Association report highlights disparities in heart disease, calls for equitable healthcare
 
American Heart Association report highlights disparities in heart disease, calls for equitable healthcareThe American Heart Association's report on heart disease and stroke statistics emphasizes health equity and addresses structural racism in healthcare, revealing disparities in cardiovascular risk factors and disease prevalence among different communities.
 
 
 Unlocking how animals control gut bacteria could aid human health
 
Unlocking how animals control gut bacteria could aid human healthThousands of types of bacteria live in the human gut. They help digest the food we eat and absorb nutrients, but these bacteria don't just do this to be kind to humans, there is a benefit for them too.
 
 
 Study reveals significant health benefits of golden berries in diabetic and obese rats
 
Study reveals significant health benefits of golden berries in diabetic and obese ratsThe effects of a Golden Berry (Physalis peruviana)-enriched diet on insulin resistance and obesity.
 
 
 Vegan and keto diets trigger distinct immune system changes in just two weeks
 
Vegan and keto diets trigger distinct immune system changes in just two weeksResearchers at the National Institutes of Health observed rapid and distinct immune system changes in a small study of people who switched to a vegan or a ketogenic (also called keto) diet.
 
 
 Vegan diet during pregnancy linked to higher preeclampsia and lower birth weight risks
 
Vegan diet during pregnancy linked to higher preeclampsia and lower birth weight risksWomen who follow vegan diets during pregnancy may face higher risks of developing preeclampsia and of giving birth to newborns with lower birth weight, suggests a recent study published in Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica.
 
 
 Growing meat with built-in growth factors cuts costs
 
Growing meat with built-in growth factors cuts costsCellular agriculture – the production of meat from cells grown in bioreactors rather than harvested from farm animals – is taking leaps in technology that are making it a more viable option for the food industry.
 
 
 New study reveals staggering global food waste and its environmental toll
 
New study reveals staggering global food waste and its environmental tollResearchers develop a comprehensive database to analyze global food loss and waste, highlighting its environmental and nutritional impact and aiding policymakers in creating sustainable food supply chains.