The sniff test is not reliable for food safety – here’s why
I should know better, but I admit that I do it too. I’ve just pulled some sliced chicken out of the fridge, as I...
Eating natto might help you live longer, study shows
Natto is a traditional Japanese food made from fermented soybeans. It might not be a staple in most Western diets, but a new study...
High-fat diets can pave the way for colon cancer, study finds
A groundbreaking study by researchers from the Salk Institute and UC San Diego has shed light on how high-fat diets can predispose individuals to...
Gluten may harm your brain health, study shows
In a groundbreaking study, researchers at the University of Otago found that wheat gluten can cause inflammation in the brains of mice.
Led by Associate...
A mother’s diet during pregnancy may affect her grandchildren’s brain health
A groundbreaking study from Monash University, published in Nature Cell Biology, suggests that mothers who consume certain foods like apples and specific herbs (basil,...
Mediterranean diet is the best for both health and sustainability
Dr. Thomas Barber, an Associate Clinical Professor and lead of Obesity Services at University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire, is calling for a cultural shift...
Swapping meat for plant-based alternatives lowers cholesterol and boosts heart health
Heart health is a big concern for many people. Bad cholesterol levels, scientifically known as LDL cholesterol, can lead to serious heart problems like...
Many people have greater metabolic response to animal versus plant proteins
New research from Purdue University suggests that animal-based proteins are more effective in providing essential amino acids (EAA) when compared to plant-based proteins.
The study's...
Vegan protein as effective as animal protein in muscle building, study finds
A groundbreaking study from the University of Exeter demonstrates that mycoprotein, a high-fiber fungi-based protein best known as Quorn, is just as effective for...
Plant-based meats are healthier but lack key nutrients, study finds
Plant-based meat alternatives have become all the rage, especially for folks trying to live healthier or reduce their carbon footprint.
In Australia alone, sales are...