nutrition

Innovative hands-on initiative enhances knowledge, preferences, and skills in seasonal vegetable preparation

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Innovative hands-on initiative enhances knowledge, preferences, and skills in seasonal vegetable preparation

In a recent study published in Nutrients, researchers discuss the development, implementation, and results of a hands-on program called Cooking With Seasons for Health (CwS4H). During CwS4H, parent-child dyads were involved in sessions that included nutrition lessons, cooking lessons for children, food tasting, meal preparations, and distribution of fresh produce and food guides. Study: Cooking with … Read more

The positive and negative effects of social media influencers on adolescents

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The positive and negative effects of social media influencers on adolescents

In a recent review published in Social Science & Medicine, researchers assess previous research on the impact of social media influencers (SMI) on adolescent health. The study findings indicate that although SMIs can harm mental and physical health, their influence can encourage healthier habits and promote effective health messaging. Study: Social media influencers and adolescents’ health: … Read more

We love these Keto diet Thanksgiving recipes from a professional chef

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We love these Keto diet Thanksgiving recipes from a professional chef

Michael Becker / FOX Unless you’re one of those psychos who runs a marathon with your family every Thanksgiving, the holiday isn’t exactly known for being the healthiest. For most of us, it’s a carb-heavy, four-servings-of-mashed potatoes and two-pieces-of-pie kind of day, topped off with a few (many) festive cocktails —not exactly friendly to the … Read more

Nut consumption linked to improved male fertility, systematic review reveals

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Nut consumption linked to improved male fertility, systematic review reveals

In a recent systematic review published in the journal Advances in Nutrition, researchers investigated the associations between nut consumption and fertility outcomes in human adults. Literature from four online scientific databases was collated and subjected to a meta-analysis. Following the full-text screening, four publications comprising 875 participants were included. Study findings revealed that consuming ≥ … Read more

Kiwi cafés sizzle with success on meat-free mondays, cooking up environmental change

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Kiwi cafés sizzle with success on meat-free mondays, cooking up environmental change

In a recent study published in the journal Nutrients, researchers conducted interviews and online surveys with hospital café employees to investigate support and implementation variables towards the Meat-Free Mondays (MFMs) movement. More than half of the 194 participants in the survey were actively contributing to the movement, and nearly 60% supported the movement. Study findings … Read more

From animal-free dairy to sugar reduction and fortification

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From animal-free dairy to sugar reduction and fortification

Manufacturers are increasingly looking to add value to their dairy products in a bid to differentiate in a highly-competitive market. While dairy is traditionally rich in a probiotics, new food technological advances have enabled products such as UHT milk and other non-refrigerated dairy products to be fortified with probiotics and vitamins without the need for … Read more

Eggs vs Nuts: What's healthier to eat for breakfast? – IndiaTimes

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Eggs vs Nuts: What's healthier to eat for breakfast? – IndiaTimes

Eggs vs Nuts: What’s healthier to eat for breakfast?  IndiaTimes For Health, More Nuts, Beans and Whole Grains  The New York Times Plant-based swaps may cut diabetes and heart disease risk, major review finds  The Guardian How to make your food more healthier without giving up on taste  IndiaTimes Is it better to eat plant-based foods than rely on … Read more

Study challenges health benefits of artificially sweetened beverages, links to increased health risks

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Study challenges health benefits of artificially sweetened beverages, links to increased health risks

Health- and fitness-conscious individuals worldwide opt for artificially sweetened beverages (ASBs) over their sugar-sweetened counterparts (SSBs), but the health advantages of ASBs remain debated within the scientific community. In a recent umbrella review published in the journal Advantages in Nutrition, researchers examined the results of previous systematic reviews and meta-analyses to verify the credibility of … Read more

Plant-based diets regulate gestational weight gain in early pregnancy

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Plant-based diets regulate gestational weight gain in early pregnancy

A recent study published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition examined the association between an increasing trend towards plant-based dietary patterns among Iranian pregnant women and the risk of excessive or inadequate gestational weight gain. Study: Association of plant-based dietary patterns in first trimester of pregnancy with gestational weight gain: results from a prospective birth … Read more

UK soft drinks levy may have reduced tooth extractions in children by 12%, study finds

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UK soft drinks levy may have reduced tooth extractions in children by 12%, study finds

The UK soft drinks industry levy introduced in 2018 may have reduced the number of under 18s having a tooth removed due to tooth decay by 12%, suggests research published in the open access journal BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health. The fall in hospital admissions may have saved more than 5,500 hospital admissions for tooth … Read more