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New app to help people eat the right portion sizes to get to 5 a day

Written by | 31 Dec 2022

A new app has been developed to help people reach the recommended target of eating five portions of fruits and vegetables a day. It tells users whether they… read more.

University of Cincinnati study: Dietary education leads to healthier lives

Written by | 20 Dec 2022

Initial data from a University of Cincinnati clinical research study aimed at increasing diet quality and decreasing cardiovascular risk shows positive results. The study, called Supermarket and Web-Based… read more.

Doctors give ineffective weight loss advice to patients with obesity

Written by | 16 Dec 2022

A new research study published today in Family Practice, published by Oxford University Press, finds that when doctors tell patients living with obesity to lose weight the guidance they give is… read more.

Low nutritional quality in many vegetarian meat substitutes

Written by | 13 Dec 2022

The availability of foods based on plant proteins to substitute for meat has increased dramatically as more people choose a plant-based diet. At the same time, there are… read more.

Not all micronutrients created equal: Study identifies some supplements that benefit cardiovascular health

Written by | 12 Dec 2022

Healthy diets are rich in antioxidants like amino acids, omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin C, but exactly how beneficial these micronutrients are for cardiovascular health has long been… read more.

Peanuts and herbs and spices may positively impact gut microbiome

Written by | 5 Dec 2022

Adding a daily ounce of peanuts or about a teaspoon of herbs and spices to your diet may affect the composition of gut bacteria, an indicator of overall… read more.

Higher vitamin K intake linked to lower bone fracture risk late in life

Written by | 4 Dec 2022

Breaking bones can be life-changing events — especially as we age, when hip fractures can become particularly damaging and result in disability, compromised independence and a higher mortality… read more.

Can black tea boost heart health?

Written by | 28 Nov 2022

A daily cup of tea could help you to enjoy better health late in life, according to Australian scientists. However, if you’re not a tea drinker, there are… read more.

Food marketing and research on kids lacks government oversight

Written by | 21 Nov 2022

Federal regulations ban tobacco companies from advertising to kids and prohibit profanity on television before 10 p.m. But what is protecting children from predatory advertising of junk food,… read more.

Study finds dieters may overestimate the healthiness of their eating habits

Written by | 4 Nov 2022

In a small study, most adults seeking to lose weight overestimated the healthiness of their diet, according to preliminary research to be presented at the American Heart Association’s… read more.

Snacking on almonds boosts gut health

Written by | 28 Oct 2022

Eating a handful of almonds a day significantly increases the production of butyrate, a short-chain fatty acid that promotes gut health. A team of researchers from King’s College… read more.

Promoting patient behavioral change through food choice and self-monitoring

Written by | 27 Oct 2022

Teaching patients to observe and document how they feel after eating certain foods can be a highly effective way to encourage positive lifestyle changes, according to Rutgers researchers…. read more.

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