In July 2018 researchers from France published the results of their study to assess the effect of a 2-year diet that excluded six refined foodstuffs, ie margarine, vegetable oils, butter, … Read more
Environmental factors as well as the gut microbiota may strongly influence the development of psoriasis and its progression
In March 2020 researchers from Italy, USA and Serbia published their review on the interactions between the skin, microbiome, gut microbiota and psoriasis. The researchers stated that psoriasis is alternatively … Read more
A greater adherence to the Okinawan dietary pattern appears to be significantly associated with a reduced incidence of ischaemic heart disease
In February 2020 researchers from China and Australia published the results of their study to assess the association between the Australian Dietary Guidelines 2013, Mediterranean-DASH diet Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay … Read more
Consuming healthy diets appear to be effective in reducing both systolic and diastolic blood pressure, with high-fibre and low-sodium diets appearing to produce the greatest reductions in systolic and diastolic blood pressure in individuals with diabetes type 2
In April 2020 researchers from Iran and Puerto Rico published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the effect of different dietary approaches on systolic and diastolic blood … Read more
Although a strict gluten free diet in the absence of coeliac disease should not be started, a reduction of gluten content might be a valid option in individuals with irritable bowel syndrome
In December 2018 researchers from Italy published the results of their study to compare the effect of sourdough fermented products with traditional bread and pasta in individuals with irritable bowel … Read more
A higher adherence to the Chinese Food Pagoda and Dietary Approach to Stop Hypertension diet appears to reduce the risk of premature death and breast cancer-specific recurrence or death among long-term breast cancer survivors
In February 2020 researchers from the USA and China published the results of their study to assess the possible benefits of adherence to dietary recommendations among breast cancer survivors. A … Read more
Adding 6 g spice blend (basil, bay leaf, black pepper, cinnamon, coriander, cumin, ginger, oregano, parsley, red pepper, rosemary, thyme, and turmeric) to a high-saturated-fat, high-carbohydrate meal reduced the postprandial effect of the meal regarding the secretion of the inflammatory cytokine, IL-1β, in overweight/obese men
In March 2020 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the postprandial effect of a blend of spices in a high-saturated-fat, high-carbohydrate meal on inflammatory … Read more
Durum wheat-based products may reduce symptoms experienced by individuals with non-coeliac gluten sensitivity
In March 2019 researchers from Italy published the results of their study to assess the effect of an organic durum wheat variety with those of standard commercial wheat in patients … Read more
Individuals with coronary artery disease consuming a vegan diet achieved a 32% lower high-sensitivity C-reactive protein level than those consuming the American Heart Association-recommended diet
In December 2018 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to compare the effects of a vegan diet with the American Heart Association-recommended diet in individuals with … Read more
No significant association between dietary patterns in early pregnancy and risk of gestational diabetes was identified although a high protein-low starch diet did appear to reduce the risk in women who were overweight prior to falling pregnant
In November 2018 researchers from Australia, Vietnam and China published the results of their study to assess the association between dietary patterns during early pregnancy and the risk of gestational … Read more
A gluten-free cake, where 50% of rice flour and potato starch was substituted with quinoa flour, had the highest scores for both taste and overall acceptability
In February 2019 researchers from Turkey published their study to assess the effect of substituting rice flour and potato starch with different amounts of quinoa flour when making gluten free … Read more
Total cholesterol absorption appears to be lower only in individuals following a vegan diet
In March 2018 researchers from Germany published the results of their study to assess the association between vegetarian-diet-induced changes in cholesterol metabolism. Male and female omnivores, lacto-ovo vegetarians, lacto vegetarians, … Read more
The Mediterranean diet, which is rich in plant-based foods such as wholegrains, legumes, fruit, vegetables, extra-virgin olive oil with a reduced consumption of red meat and sugar-sweetened drinks, may help to reduce the risk of rheumatoid arthritis
In November 2018 researchers from the UK published their review on diet and the risk of rheumatoid arthritis. There is an increasing amount of evidence which suggests that dietary factors … Read more
Food additives are one of the factors in ultra-processed foods causing concern, for whilst some food additives can be beneficial for human health, others may alter the composition of the gut microbiota and lead to inflammation, which in turn may lead to different forms of inflammatory disease
In October 2019 researchers from Qatar published their review of the association between a Western diet and chronic diseases. A Western diet is characterised by a high intake of energy-dense … Read more
A low FODMAP diet has been recommended for inflammatory bowel disease and suggested for individuals with inflammatory bowel disease-like symptoms
In October 2019 researchers from Taiwan published their review of nutrition and diet in inflammatory bowel disease. The researchers stated that the incidence of inflammatory bowel disease has been increasing … Read more
A beneficial association between the MIND diet and cognitive function has been seen as well as a suggested benefit with the Alternative Healthy Eating Index
In January 2020 researchers from Spain, Italy and the USA published the results of their study to compare the associations of 5 dietary patterns with cognitive function. The five dietary … Read more
Restricting animal products while increasing healthy plant-based foods reduces the risk of diabetes type 2
In December 2019 researchers from Spain published their review on the association between dietary habits and the risk of developing diabetes type 2. Results showed that animal protein intake increases … Read more
Specific dietary factors and dietary patterns alter the gut microbiota profile, which is an essential factor in the development and progression of obesity
In December 2019 researchers from South Korea published their review on the effect of diet on the gut microbiota and how it is associated with obesity. Obesity is described as … Read more
The International Society of Sports Nutrition publish their recommendations on the nutritional considerations for marathon running and racing
In January 2020 researchers from the USA, UK and South Africa published, on behalf of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, a “Position Stand” on the nutritional considerations for single-stage … Read more
A vegan/vegetarian diet when comparied to an omnivore diet does not appear to have a consistent impact on make-up of the gut microbiome but this could be due to the high variability seen in the gut microbiome
In October 2019 researchers from Germany published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the impact of vegan or vegetarian diet on the make-up of the gut microbiome. … Read more