Scientists name top five foods rich in prebiotics
There is growing evidence that consuming prebiotics — certain types of fiber often found in plants that stimulate beneficial bacteria in your gut — can help to maintain a healthy…
Not eating enough of these six healthy foods is associated with higher cardiovascular disease and deaths globally
HAMILTON, ON (July 6, 2023) – A study led by McMaster University and Hamilton Health Sciences researchers at the Population Research Health Institute (PHRI) has found that not eating enough…
Colorful foods improve athletes’ vision
Nutrition is an important part of any top athlete’s training program. And now, a new study by researchers from the University of Georgia proposes that supplementing the diet of athletes…
African Indigenous Bioactive Foods and Herbs Episode 1126 MAR 2023
https://youtu.be/PIseSKdEscA (ABSTRACT) With over 6 million coronavirus pandemic deaths, the African continent reported the lowest death rate despite having a high disease burden. The African community’s resilience to the pandemic…
Probiotic bacteria found in fermented foods might help dispel bad breath
Probiotic bacteria usually found in fermented foods, such as yoghurt, sourdough bread, and miso soup, might help dispel the embarrassment of persistent bad breath (halitosis), finds a pooled data analysis…
Ultraprocessed foods linked to premature deaths
Ann Arbor, November 7, 2022 – Ultraprocessed foods (UPFs), ready-to-eat-or-heat industrial formulations made with ingredients extracted from foods or synthesized in laboratories, have gradually been replacing traditional foods and meals made from…
Study shows certain foods reduce hot flashes associated with menopause by 88%
WASHINGTON—A new study, published by the North American Menopause Society in the journal Menopause, found that a diet intervention is about as effective (88%) as hormone replacement therapy (70%-90%) for reducing menopausal hot flashes,…
Multiple health benefits of b-type procyanidin-rich foods like chocolate and apples consumed in right amounts
B-type procyanidins, made of catechin oligomers, are a class of polyphenols found abundantly in foods like cocoa, apples, grape seeds, and red wine. Several studies have established the benefits of…
Feeling anxious or blue? Ultra-processed foods may be to blame
Do you love those sugary-sweet beverages, reconstituted meat products and packaged snacks? You may want to reconsider based on a new study that explored whether individuals who consume higher amounts…
Women urged to eat potassium-rich foods to improve their heart health
Sophia Antipolis, 22 July 2022: Women who eat bananas, avocados and salmon could reduce the negative effects of salt in the diet, according to a study published today in European Heart…
Antidepressant foods: An evidence-based nutrient profiling system for depression
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wsnsIWQ6lYs&w=448&h=252&hd=1] Antidepressant foods: An evidence-based nutrient profiling system for depression Antidepressant foods: An evidence-based nutrient profiling system for depression The objective of this study is to determine which foods are…
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