Flavonoid-rich foods could help lower dementia risk …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Share on PinterestFlavonoid-rich foods, such as berries, and beverages, such as green tea, could help lower a person’s risk of dementia. Image credit: danm/Getty Images.Flavonoids are potent antioxidants found in plant-based foods, providing various health benefits. A recent study suggests that consuming higher levels … Read more
Replacing ultra-processed foods may slash risk …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Share on PinterestReplacing ultra-processed foods with healthier alternatives could help lower the risk of type 2 diabetes. Image credit: Juan Moyano/Stocksy.About 60% of daily caloric intake for Americans comes from consuming ultra-processed foods.Past research has linked eating high amounts of ultra-processed foods to an increased … Read more
Cereal, oats linked to higher risk …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Share on PinterestEating some foods in early childhood, like gluten-rich cereal, may increase a child’s risk of developing type 1 diabetes. Image credit: rachasuk/Getty Images.Type 1 diabetes is a complex disease with autoimmune ramifications, and the risk for it often involves genetic factors.Researchers are interested … Read more
Are low-carb meals sufficiently nutritious? …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Share on PinterestCan a low-carbohydrate diet help support heart health? Image credit: Nadine Greeff/Stocksy.Due to their restrictive nature, low-carbohydrate diets, which provide less than 130 grams of carbohydrates per day, are often viewed as nutrient-deficient diets.However, a recent study analyzed the calorie and nutrient levels provided … Read more
How do different diets protect our health as we age? …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Share on PinterestA recent review pinpoints the ways in which different dietary interventions can help prolong the healthspan. Image credit: Natalia Mishina/Stocksy.Certain dietary patterns have been consistently linked to healthy aging and longevity.A recent scoping review suggests that approaches such as … Read more
How does sugar intake influence aging processes? …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Share on PinterestNew research seeks better understanding of the potential effect of diet on aging processes, particularly in women. Image credit: Irina Polonina/Stocksy.Epigenetic clocks are algorithms that are based on the methylation patterns at different points on the genome, and have been used to … Read more
Processed red meat increases risk by 14% …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Share on PinterestReplacing processed red meat with beans and nuts may help offset the risk of dementia. Image credit: Oleksandra Yagello/Getty Images.A recent study presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference 2024 reveals that daily consumption of processed red meat, such as bacon and … Read more
How much extra virgin olive oil makes a diet heart-healthy? …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Share on PinterestNew research says extra virgin olive oil is good for heart health. But what’s the ideal level of olive oil in diet? Image credit: Daniel H. Bailey/Getty Images.Olive oil is a staple of the popular Mediterranean diet. While past … Read more
Diet as obesity treatment: Boosting mitochondria lowers inflammation …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Share on PinterestCertain dietary changes may help treat obesity by enhancing mitochondrial function and lowering inflammation. Image credit: Jovana Milanko/Stocksy.Obesity is a growing problem worldwide, with the United States having one of the highest levels of obesity in the world.Low-grade chronic inflammation, often … Read more
Organic chocolate products have high levels of lead and cadmium …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Share on PinterestResearchers have found high levels of toxic metals in many samples of cocoa products. Image credit: Edward Fury/Stocksy.Research is ongoing about components in food products that could be harmful if consumed in large amounts.Data from a recent study indicate … Read more
