Vegan diet better for weight loss, cholesterol control than Mediterranean diet
Photo Cred: Ella Olsson/Unsplash By Katherine Shagoury A low-fat vegan diet has better outcomes for weight, body composition, insulin sensitivity, and cholesterol levels compared to a Mediterranean diet, according to...
Read MoreRefined grain intake linked to higher risk of heart disease, death
Photo Cred: Mike/Pexels By Katherine Shagoury High intake of highly processed or refined grains is associated with higher risk of heart disease and death than whole unrefined grains, according to...
Read MoreVegan diet broad effect on children’s metabolism
Photo Cred: August de Richelieu/Pexels By Katherine Shagoury A vegan diet significantly remodels metabolism in young children, according to a new study published in the journal EMBO Molecular Medicine. For...
Read MoreGut microbiome links to autoimmune disease
Photo Cred: Nadine Primeau/Unsplash By Kellie Blake, RDN, LD, IFNCP I have personally struggled with an autoimmune disease for most of my life, so I completely understand the frustration many...
Read MoreModel offers new perspectives on saturated fat and heart disease
Photo Cred: Mary Winchester/Unsplash By Katherine Shagoury It has been thought that saturated fats in the diet promote heart disease by increasing blood cholesterol. However, a new model explains why...
Read MoreGreen-Mediterranean diet reduces non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
Photo Cred: Alex Loup/Unsplash By Katherine Shagoury A green Mediterranean diet reduces intrahepatic fat more than other healthy diets and cuts non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in half, according to...
Read MoreGut microbes associated with diet, metabolic health
Photo Cred: Edward Jenner/Pexels By Katherine Shagoury A diet rich in healthy and plant-based foods is linked with the presence and abundance of certain gut microbes that are also associated...
Read MoreNew study suggests higher daily dietary fiber intake is linked to lower risk for depression
Photo Cred: Meli Di Rocco/Pexels By Katherine Shagoury Fiber intake may be linked with a reduced risk of depression, especially in premenopausal women, according to a new study published in...
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