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...
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...
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...
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,...
Microgreens and mature veggies both may limit weight gain
Microgreens, tiny young vegetables that can be grown right on your windowsill, have earned quite a reputation for their potential health benefits.
Researchers have delved...
Scientists challenge advice to limit high-fat dairy foods
In a massive study conducted in 80 countries and published in the European Heart Journal, it was found that emphasizing on the consumption of...
Can ultra-processed foods be part of a healthy diet?
Reimagining Ultra-Processed Foods
In a groundbreaking study, scientists from the USDA Agricultural Research Service's (ARS) Grand Forks Human Nutrition Research Center present a novel perspective...
How artificial sweeteners may cause more belly fat
Artificial sweeteners, those handy little packets we often use in our coffee or tea, have long been a favorite alternative to sugar.
They're sweet like...