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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.
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.
Potassium salts found to improve bone health
British research has found that potassium salts (bicarbonate and citrate), are important in improving bone health. For the first time, the results also showed that these salts reduce bone resorption
Diet high in healthy fats will help control blood sugar
Switching to a diet low in simple sugars and high in healthy fats, like the types found in canola oil, could help people with...
Children eating Mediterranean diet less likely to be obese
A study of eight European countries presented at this year’s European Congress on Obesity, shows that children consuming a diet in line with the...
Adverse effects of malnutrition on gut health
Child malnutrition has long-term effects on gut health that affect development even after treatment. BBC News reports that this is according to a team...
Low vitamin D levels linked to early death
Recent research has shown that lower blood levels of vitamin D increase the risk of dying early, reports News-Medical. Researchers systematically reviewed 32 studies,...
Obesity stopping people from living longer
Although people live longer today than they did 50 years ago, people who were overweight and obese as teenagers aren't experiencing the same gains...
Why dark chocolate is good for the heart
Bacteria in our stomach ferment chocolate into useful anti-inflammatory compounds that are good for the heart, reports Medical News Today. Louisiana State University researchers...