UK health food brand SRSLY Low Carb is calling on supermarkets to evolve the ‘eerily empty and neglected’ free-from aisle. “This is a forgotten aisle with no designated chilled or frozen space which means the incumbent offer is literally restricted to swathes of dry, crunchy cereals, dairy-free chocolate plus a random smattering of reportedly better-for-you … Read more
In a recent study published in JAMA Network Open, researchers evaluate the impact of planetary health diet (PHD) adherence on environmental and human health. Study: Adherence to a Planetary Health Diet, Environmental Impacts, and Mortality in Chinese Adults. Image Credit: Created with the assistance of DALL·E 3 Background PHD is characterized by an increased consumption of plant-based … Read more
In a recent study published in Scientific Reports, a group of researchers assessed the sustainability of various diets based on protein sources, considering environmental, health, economic, and nutritional aspects. The study used data from a large French cohort. Study: The nature of protein intake as a discriminating factor of diet sustainability: a multi-criteria approach. Image Credit: Creative … Read more
People who eat just two servings of red meat per week may have an increased risk of developing diabetes compared to people who eat fewer servings, and the risk increases with greater consumption, according to a new study. The study, led by researchers from Harvard University’s T.H. Chan School of Public Health, also found that … Read more
People who eat just two servings of red meat per week may have an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes compared to people who eat fewer servings, and the risk increases with greater consumption, according to a new study led by researchers from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. They also found that … Read more
In a recent study published in the journal Nature Food, researchers assessed the health implications of international food trade, determining its positive and negative effects on dietary risks and diet-related mortality globally using 2019 trade data. Image Credit: vovidzha / Shutterstock Background Around 20-25% of food for human consumption is traded internationally. While this trade increases food variety … Read more
In a recent study published in the journal Advances in Nutrition, researchers critically assessed the impact of various dietary elements on blood pressure and hypertension risk through an umbrella review of meta-analyses from both interventional and observational studies. Review: The role of diet in the prevention of hypertension and management of blood pressure: An umbrella … Read more
As humans, we all have various pallets and food preferences. It is natural for us to have different dietary choices. Some of us cannot stand the smell of sushi while others can chow down on it 24/7. Lucky for everyone, diet is a personal choice that is entirely up to the individual. However, there are … Read more
In a recent review published in the Nutrients Journal, researchers reviewed existing data on dietary patterns, foods, and nutrients to ameliorate nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Study: Dietary Patterns, Foods, and Nutrients to Ameliorate Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: A Scoping Review. Image Credit: sweet marshmallow/Shutterstock.com Background Despite being the most frequent cause of chronic liver disease globally, … Read more
The ketogenic diet is high-fat, moderate-protein, and low-carbohydrate. The idea of eating this way, is that the body burns ketones – produced in the liver from fat – rather than carbohydrates. The diet appears to be growing in popularity, with an estimated 23m people following a ketogenic diet in the US alone, according to the … Read more