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Eating protein 3x a day to improve muscle mass in the elderly
Spreading protein intake equally among the three daily meals could be linked to greater mass and muscle strength in the elderly.
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Moderate consumption of fat and carbs is best for good health
Research with more than 135,000 people across five continents has shown that a diet which includes a moderate intake of fat and fruits and...
Eating almonds may improve HDL cholesterol and functionality
Eating almonds on a regular basis may help boost levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol while simultaneously improving the way it removes cholesterol from...
Sugar-sweetened drink with a high protein meal may store more fat
A sugar-sweetened drink paired with a high-protein meal may cause the body to store more fat, according to a study from USDA-Agricultural Research Service.
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Improving diet over time reduces premature death risk
Improving the quality of one’s diets over time, eating more whole grains, vegetables, fruits, nuts, and fish and less red and processed meats and...
Two large studies link coffee consumption with longer lifespan
A coffee drinking habit is associated with longer lifespan, according to two major international studies. Researchers cautioned against media hype, noting that the studies...
Cognitive performance and cocoa flavanols – research review
An Italian research review of randomised controlled trials into the effect of cocoa flavanols found a beneficial effect on cognitive performance.
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Red meat consumption associated with significantly increased risk of dying
Eating more red meat, both processed and unprocessed, is associated with a 26% increased risk of dying from eight common diseases as well as...
Vitamin D levels not linked to asthma or dermatitis
Vitamin D supplementation is unlikely to reduce the risk of asthma in children or adults, atopic dermatitis, or allergies according to a study from McGill...
Backlash to BJSM editorial on saturated fat and heart attack risk
A British Journal of Sports Medicine editorial arguing that saturated fat does not increase the risk of a heart attack by clogging up arteries,...
Effects of avocados on metabolic syndrome
A systematic review assesses the beneficial effects of the peel, seed, flesh, and leaves of avocados on different components of metabolic syndrome, which is...
Increasing dietary potassium may be key to lowering blood pressure
Eating potassium-rich foods like sweet potatoes, avocados, spinach, beans, bananas – and even coffee – could be key to lowering blood pressure, according to...
As child weight climbs, effect of 'healthy' supplements drops
Body weight plays a significant role in how much benefit children may get from consuming ‘good’ fats, a small Ohio State University study suggests, highlighting...
More fruit and veggies may protect smokers against COPD
For current and former smokers, eating more fruits and vegetables may lower the risk of developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or COPD, a Swedish study...
Mediterranean diet may reduce breast cancer risk by 40%
Following a Mediterranean diet could help reduce the risk of contracting one of the worst types of breast cancer by 40%, according to a...
Major benefits from eating more than five fruit and veg a day
A fruit and vegetable intake above five-a-day shows major benefit in reducing the chance of heart attack, stroke, cancer and early death. A UK...
Gluten-free diets increase toxic metal exposure risk
People who eat a gluten-free diet may be at risk for increased exposure to arsenic and mercury – toxic metals that can lead to...
Association between hot red chili pepper consumption and mortality
A large population-based prospective study in the US found that consumption of hot red chili pepper was associated with 13% reduction in total mortality,...
Higher intake of daily cholesterol not increasing dementia risk
A high-cholesterol diet or frequent consumption of eggs do not increase the risk of memory disorders even in persons who are genetically predisposed to...
Mediterranean diet may have lasting effects on brain health
Older people who followed a Mediterranean diet retained more brain volume over a three-year period than those who did not follow the diet as...
Modest amount of extra zinc has a positive impact on cellular health
A modest 4 milligrams of extra zinc a day in the diet, similar to that expected from zinc-biofortified crops, can have a significant effect on reducing...
Supplement looks at dietary fats and oils
A scientific supplement published in Advances in Nutrition examines the role of dietary fats and oils.
Diet in preventing late-life muscle loss
Although some studies find diet can enhance the effects of exercise to prevent muscle loss in later life, current evidence about what works is inconsistent.
Omega-3 reduces child antisocial behaviour
A Perelman study suggests that the omega-3 fatty acid may have long-term neuro-developmental effects that reduce antisocial and aggressive behaviour in children.
High-protein risk for weight gain and heart disease
High-protein food diets — such as the Atkins Diet — actually increase the risk of putting on weight and even dying for people at high risk of heart disease, suggest Spanish study of 7,447 people.
Although diets high in protein have become increasingly popular, there has been mixed evidence about their efficacy, and fears they could increase the risk of heart disease.
High fibre African diet reduces colon cancer risk
American and African volunteers swopping diets for just two weeks had dramatic effects on risk factors for colon cancer. Western diets, high in protein and fat but low in fibre, are thought to raise colon cancer risk compared with African diets high in fibre and low in fat and protein. The study confirmed that a high fibre diet can substantially reduce risk.
Mediterranean diet + oil and nuts = better memory
Supplementing the plant-based Mediterranean diet with antioxidant-rich extra virgin olive oil or mixed nuts was associated with improved cognitive function in a study of older adults in Spain.
RDA of vitamin D 'wrong by factor of 10'
Researchers have challenged the intake of vitamin D recommended by the US National Academy of Sciences Institute of Medicine, stating that their Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for vitamin D underestimates the need by a factor of ten.
UK dietary guidelines cut heart risk by up to 33%
People who adapt their daily diet to meet current UK dietary guidelines could reduce risk of heart attack or stroke by up to a third, according to a King's College London study.
A dangerous effect on even the salt resistant
Even in the absence of an increase in blood pressure, excess dietary sodium can adversely affect target organs, including the blood vessels, heart, kidneys and brain, according to US research.
Vegetarianism link to low colorectal cancer risk
Eating a vegetarian diet was associated with a lower risk of colorectal cancers compared with non-vegetarians in a study of Seventh-Day Adventist men and women.
Moderate coffee drinking benefits arteries
A South Korean meta-analysis found that people consuming three to five cups of coffee a day had the least risk of coronary calcium in their arteries.
Pro-vegetarian diet lowers heart risk
A pro-vegetarian diet – one that has a higher proportion of plant-based foods compared to animal-based foods is linked to lower risks of dying from heart disease and stroke, according to an analysis of the eating and lifestyle habits of 451,256 Europeans.
Nut intake cuts heart mortality
Researchers at Vanderbilt University and the Shanghai Cancer Institute examined the association of nut consumption with mortality among low-income and racially diverse populations and found that intake of peanuts was associated with fewer deaths, especially from heart disease.
Sleeping habits affect teens' diets
Research has found that when the amount of time teens slept varied by an hour – whether it was less sleep or more – its was associated with: eating more calories per day.
Red wine fights fat and improves memory
A compound in red grapes and peanuts may help prevent age-related decline in memory, according to new research on rodents. A different laboratory study found that drinking red grape juice or wine could help the obese burn fat better.
Study fuels the fatty foods debate
A British study warns that in characterising saturated fat as the 'main dietary villain' public health paid not enough attention to other risks – especially carbohydrates which are believed to be helping to fuel the obesity crisis.
Concern over vitamins added to drinks
Some nutrition scientists are concerned that the vitamins and minerals being added to juices, sports drinks and bottled water in response to a growing consumer demand are not only unnecessary, but potentially harmful, writes The New York Times.
Diet and nutrition play part in mental health
Evidence shows vital relationships between both diet quality and potential nutritional deficiencies and mental health, an international collaboration led by the University of Melbourne and Deakin University shows.
Elderly need more protein than RDA
US researchers found that a higher amount of protein intake than the recommended daily allowance (RDA) in older adults improved whole body net protein balance and muscle protein synthesis.