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...
Drinking coffee may help lower risk of fatty liver disease
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a condition where fat builds up in your liver, and it's not caused by drinking alcohol. Rather, it's...
Weight loss: drinking a gallon of water a day probably won’t help you lose...
It’s often claimed that if you’re trying to lose weight, one of the things you should do each day is drink plenty of water...
Eating your greens could ward off dementia
There's a new reason to eat your veggies, especially the green ones.
A recent study published in the Neurology journal suggests that high antioxidant levels...
Replacing red meat with beans doesn’t harm bone health, says study
A recent study from the University of Helsinki suggests that swapping out some red and processed meat for legumes, particularly peas and faba beans,...
Dietary antioxidants crucial in Alzheimer’s disease prevention, study finds
Researchers at the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine have discovered a potential key link between dietary antioxidants and Alzheimer's prevention.
The study, published in...