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Sep. 16, 2021
The Health Benefits of Coconut Oil: Facts and Fiction
A meta-analysis of 16 clinical trials found that coconut oil consumption increased both LDL and HDL cholesterol levels relative to other nontropical vegetable oils.
Sep. 8, 2021
Researchers Link Adherence to Med Diet with Improved Outlook for Clinically Depressed
Following the Mediterranean diet was linked with the normal development of an important part of the nervous system in depressed patients.
Jun. 8, 2021
Study: Eating Some Lean Red Meat With MedDiet May Lower Risk of Heart Disease
Eating moderate amounts of lean beef alongside the Mediterranean diet may decrease the risk of developing heart disease, a study says.
Apr. 23, 2021
Olive Oil Consumption Increases Testosterone in Men With Insufficient Levels
A new study shows that men following low-fat diets are more likely to have inadequately low levels of testosterone. Adding EVOO to their diets may be a solution.
Apr. 5, 2021
Mediterranean Diet Can Delay Parkinson's Disease, Study Shows
Nutrition could become a useful tool for physicians trying to mitigate the impacts of neurodegenerative diseases, according to researchers.
Jan. 6, 2021
Mediterranean Diet Tops Annual List for Fourth Consecutive Year
The U.S. News and World Report named the Mediterranean diet as the best overall diet for 2021. The eating plan was also recognized as the best plant-based diet and a top option for heart health and diabetes.
Dec. 2, 2020 Health
Aug. 14, 2020 Basics
Aug. 10, 2020 Health
Consuming Some Animal Products Does Not Undermine Benefits of Plant-Based Diets
Jul. 22, 2020 Health
Feb. 10, 2020
Obesity a 'Looming Epidemic' in Developing Countries, World Bank Says
Poor nutritional habits and reduced physical activity are the main reasons for high obesity rates.
Feb. 6, 2020
Lupini Bean May Knock Off Soy as Leading Plant-based Protein Source
The Mediterranean bean contains more protein and fiber than its leading plant-based counterparts, soy and chickpeas, yet shares only a tiny portion of the carbohydrate count.
Jan. 31, 2020
Plant-Based Diet Reduces Food-Bourne Infection Risk in Mice
An eating plan plentiful in fruits and vegetables increased the resistance of mice to the intestinal pathogen, E. coli.
Jan. 30, 2020
Gene Dysregulation Caused by Soybean Oil Behind Negative Health Impacts
Researchers at the University of California, Riverside found that mice consuming a diet high in soybean oil experienced the dysregulation of about 100 genes, some of which are linked to obesity, diabetes and mental health conditions.
Jan. 27, 2020
MedDiet May Improve Kidney Function of Transplant Recipients
Researchers at the University of Groningen found that higher adherence to the Mediterranean diet among kidney transplant patients was inversely associated with renal function decline and failure.
Dec. 30, 2019
Eating Within a 10-Hour Window May Prevent Chronic Disease
Time-restricted eating poses less of a challenge for long-term dietary compliance than counting calories, and it may offer an array of health benefits beyond promoting weight control.
Dec. 6, 2019
An Avocado a Day May Help Lower Bad Cholesterol
A new study from Penn State University demonstrated that consuming at least one avocado each day reduces the type of cholesterol that is known to lead to the accumulation of plaque in the arteries.
May. 6, 2017
Research Reveals Links Between Osteoarthritis and Animal Fat Consumption
Australian researchers have identified a link between saturated fat consumption and the likelihood of developing osteoarthritis -- the first time the relationship has directly been explored.
May. 4, 2017
Consuming the Wrong Oil Makes You Fat and Lazy, Research Shows
A diet high in the polyunsaturated fatty acids found in some common oils, without enough of the monounsaturated fatty acids found in olive oil, is correlated with sedentary behaviors.
Mar. 28, 2017
Asians Much More Interested in Eating Healthy Than Westerners
The East and West are worlds apart when it comes to healthy eating, an online survey found.
Jan. 26, 2017
Our Preference for Tasty Foods Does Not Necessarily Lead to Obesity
Good taste can stimulate food intake acutely, and guide selection toward nutrient-dense foods that cause weight gain, but it does not determine how much is eaten chronically.
Jan. 19, 2017
Flies Fed Sugar-Rich Diets Are Damaged for Life, and Die Faster
UCL scientists found that no matter the healthy interventions of the future, flies previously fed on a high-sugar diet died earlier, as the activity of a gene associated with longevity was repressed by sugar over the long term.
Aug. 29, 2016
Cardiologist Promotes High-Fat Diet with Olive Oil for Heart Patients
Sugar and excess carbohydrates are the number one enemy of heart disease, not fat.
Jul. 25, 2016
Internet-Based Nutritional Guidance Encourages Healthier Eating
A recent study shows that personalized, Internet-based nutritional advice is a more effective method for improving adherence to a healthier diet than general dietary guidance.
Jul. 3, 2016
Curb Hunger: Add Good Fats to Your Diet
While all fats have the potential to curb appetites, attention should be made to what is termed 'good' or 'healthy fat' as opposed to bad or unhealthy ones.
