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 The increased consumption of ultra-processed food influences human health and environmental sustainabilityThe increased consumption of ultra-processed food influences human health and environmental sustainability
 
The relationship between the consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
 
 
 Quantifying the impact of intermittent fasting on appetiteQuantifying the impact of intermittent fasting on appetite
 
Researchers quantified the impact of intermittent fasting (IF) on appetite.
 
   Cracking the code of cognitive health: Regular nut consumption tied to sharper mindsCracking the code of cognitive health: Regular nut consumption tied to sharper minds
 
Consuming nutrient-dense nuts, rich in neuroprotective components, may have potential benefits for cognitive health.
 
   Flavanol consumption improves hippocampal memory function associated with cognitive agingFlavanol consumption improves hippocampal memory function associated with cognitive aging
 
Researchers investigated the impact of dietary flavanols on cognitive aging.
 
   A simple tweak to first meal of the day may benefit people with Type 2 diabetesA simple tweak to first meal of the day may benefit people with Type 2 diabetes
 
An international team, led by UBC Okanagan researchers, suggests a simple tweak to the first meal of the day might help people living with Type 2 diabetes (T2D) better control their blood sugar levels.
 
 The phenolic composition, antioxidant capacity, and other functional properties of fresh and dried figs
 
The phenolic composition, antioxidant capacity, and other functional properties of fresh and dried figsResearchers explored the phytochemical contents and health benefits of consuming figs.
 
 
 Juicy findings: Chinese consumers embrace fruit peel delights, scientists examine nutritional value and pesticide concerns
 
Juicy findings: Chinese consumers embrace fruit peel delights, scientists examine nutritional value and pesticide concernsResearch explores the consumption of fruit peels by Chinese consumers, highlighting their nutritional value and pesticide residues. It provides insights into methods of pesticide detection and removal, as well as the physiological benefits of fruit peels, aiming to guide informed consumption and contribute to further research in this area.
 
 
 Impact of healthy diet and exercise, and their interplay, on the risk of non-communicable diseases throughout a lifespan
 
Impact of healthy diet and exercise, and their interplay, on the risk of non-communicable diseases throughout a lifespanResearchers discussed the impact of lifestyle and modifiable behaviors such as exercise and diet.
 
 
 Can adherence to the Mediterranean diet reduce gestational stress and anxiety in pregnant women?
 
Can adherence to the Mediterranean diet reduce gestational stress and anxiety in pregnant women?Researchers investigated the influence of structured Mediterranean diet intervention on the anxiety and stress levels.
 
 
 Unpacking the nutrient profiles of new-age plant-based foods: Are they truly healthier?
 
Unpacking the nutrient profiles of new-age plant-based foods: Are they truly healthier?Concerns about the environment, ethics, and health drive the adoption of plant-based diets, but the healthiness of next-generation plant-based alternatives remains uncertain. Research explores the need to optimize nutrient profiles, digestibility, and bioavailability of plant-based foods for enhanced health benefits.
 
 
 Pilot study reveals effective approach to boost adherence to Mediterranean ketogenic diet for memory concerns in older adults
 
Pilot study reveals effective approach to boost adherence to Mediterranean ketogenic diet for memory concerns in older adultsResearchers explored strategies for enhancing compliance with a Mediterranean ketogenic nutrition program among older individuals.
 
 
 Mediterranean diet in pregnancy: A recipe for reduced stress and improved sleep
 
Mediterranean diet in pregnancy: A recipe for reduced stress and improved sleepA Mediterranean diet intervention during pregnancy reduces maternal stress and anxiety levels, improves sleep quality, and increases the cortisone/cortisol ratio. These findings highlight the positive impact of dietary changes on maternal well-being during gestation.
 
 
 Low-carb breakfast tames glucose spikes in type 2 diabetes
 
Low-carb breakfast tames glucose spikes in type 2 diabetesLow-carbohydrate diet reduces postprandial glucose and glycemic variability in type 2 diabetics as compared to those fed a standard low-fat breakfast.
 
 
 Is there an association being plant-based diets and mental health?
 
Is there an association being plant-based diets and mental health?Researchers determined the relationship between plant-origin diet indices and mental health disorders
 
 
 Environmental enrichment may reduce early accumulation of amyloid plaques in Alzheimer's mouse model
 
Environmental enrichment may reduce early accumulation of amyloid plaques in Alzheimer's mouse modelAbout two-thirds of the risk for Alzheimer's disease (AD) is thought to arise from genetic influences, but about a third could be influenced by environment and lifestyle, opening the door for behavioral interventions that could delay or prevent pathophysiological changes that occur with AD.
 
 
 Most American Indian/Alaska Native women of childbearing age have suboptimal heart health, AHA reports
 
Most American Indian/Alaska Native women of childbearing age have suboptimal heart health, AHA reportsHeart health risks emerge early in life in American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) women and are increased by social factors -; like high levels of experiencing violence and traumatic life events -; and disproportionately high rates of Type 2 diabetes, smoking and obesity, according to a new scientific statement published today in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes, a peer-reviewed American Heart Association journal.
 
 
 Association between healthy lifestyle and mortality in people with osteoarthritis
 
Association between healthy lifestyle and mortality in people with osteoarthritisIn this work, data from the UK Biobank were used to investigate the association of both individual and combined healthy lifestyle factors with the risk of all-cause and cause-specific mortality among 104,142 people with osteoarthritis.
 
 
 Moderate-protein diet improves metabolic health in both young and middle-aged mice
 
Moderate-protein diet improves metabolic health in both young and middle-aged miceConsuming nutritious food can improve metabolic health and delay aging. But what are the appropriate quantities of dietary macronutrients that can help achieve this? To answer this, researchers from Japan fed isocaloric diets with varying amounts of protein to young and middle-aged male mice.
 
 
 Shaping the human metabolome: the impact of a ketogenic diet
 
Shaping the human metabolome: the impact of a ketogenic dietResearchers explored how the human metabolic fingerprint changes with a ketogenic diet (KD).
 
 
 Canadian study identifies lifestyle behavior changes and related risk factors during COVID-19 pandemic
 
Canadian study identifies lifestyle behavior changes and related risk factors during COVID-19 pandemicSixty per cent of roughly 1,600 Canadians who took part in a new McGill University study say their lifestyle habits either stayed the same or improved during the COVID-19 pandemic.