Comparison of food portion sizes across Europe
by An Italian study recently compared standard portion sizes for different food categories in European countries. The study identifies a wide variation between countries regarding its …
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Link found between eating late and a higher consumption of ultra-processed foods
In a recent study published in the journal nutrientsresearchers in Italy examined associations between meal timing and food processing. Unhealthy diets are risk factors for …
Researchers from Iran found that combining ginger intake with an anti-inflammatory diet improves fatty liver disease in children
After 12 weeks of administration of ginger capsules, hepatic steatosis (fatty liver) was found to be significantly reduced in those taking ginger alone (G) and …
How does maternal diet affect infant microbiomes and breast milk?
In a recent study published in the nutrients journal, researchers at the University of Massachusetts evaluated the impact of maternal food intake on breast milk. …
Personalized diet and supplements targeting gut health are the key to neurological health, a review concludes
Evidence presented in the review from the Medical University of Lublin, Poland, suggests that supplemental nutrients or a nutrient-dense diet may be a successful method …
A diet rich in vitamin A may reduce the risk of developing asparaginase-associated pancreatitis in patients with ALL.
Eating a diet rich in vitamin A or its analogues may help prevent children and young adults with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) from reducing the …
How does dietary intervention affect aging?
Aging is a process that includes multiple interlocking mechanisms that interact with lifestyle factors. A new review seeks to summarize the available information on the …
Eating a traditional Mediterranean-type diet may help reduce the risk of dementia
Eating a traditional Mediterranean-style diet, rich in foods like seafood, fruits and nuts, can help reduce dementia risk by nearly a quarter, a new study …
Gut microbiome, menopause and healthy aging in the spotlight of the Positive Nutrition Summit 2023
Our sister publication, FoodNavigator, puts nutrition center stage in food and beverage in Positive Nutrition: Healthy Innovation for the Mass Market. The face-to-face event will …
The impact of intermittent fasting on bone health
Although several studies have indicated that intermittent fasting (IF) promotes weight loss and improves metabolic health, its effect on bone health is unclear. Scientists recently …