In November 2019 researchers from the USA published their review of the potential mechanisms whereby several key characteristics of the typical Western diet may impact kidney disease incidence and progression. … Read more
Foods high in dietary fibre and low in FODMAP (fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharaides, and polyols) provide relief from some of the gastrointestinal symptoms experienced with irritable bowel syndrome and constipation
In May 2019 researchers from Japan published their review on how specific foods can reduce symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome and constipation. Individuals with irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS as … Read more
It is uncertain whether animal-source food has any impact on the growth and development of children when compared to cereal products or other foods
In February 2019 researchers from the USA published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess whether animal source foods, such as eggs, meat, fish, and dairy, improved growth … Read more
A higher adherence to a healthy or Japanese dietary pattern may associated with reduced symptoms of depression during pregnancy
In January 2018 researchers from Japan published the results of their study to assess the association between dietary patterns and depressive symptoms during pregnancy. A total of 1,744 pregnant women … Read more
A Western diet reduces the diversity and composition of the gut bacteria
In May 2019 researchers from France published the results of their study to assess the association between diet and composition of gut microbiota (microbiota includes bacteria, fungi and viruses). A … Read more
A Western diet is potentially associated with reduced sperm concentrations and to have an impact on sex hormones which regulate sexual differentiation, secondary sex characteristics, and sexual behaviour patterns
In May 2019 researchers from Australia published the results of their study to assess the association between major dietary patterns and testicular function. A total of 290 men (average age … Read more
Nutrients in foods and/or supplements should be considered when following low carbohydrate diets
In April 2019 researchers from the UK published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess nutrient intake of low carbohydrate diets. A total of 10 studies were involved … Read more
Incorporating walnuts into the diet improves the blood lipid profile
In July 2018 researchers from the USA and Spain published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the effects of walnut consumption on blood lipids and other cardiovascular … Read more
Substituting red meat with high-quality plant protein sources, but not fish or low-quality carbohydrates, leads to improved lipid levels
In April 2019 researchers from the USA published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the effect of red meat consumption on cardiovascular risk factors. A total of … Read more
A 6-7% loss in body weight due to diet alone or to diet plus exercise may result in both subcutaneous and intra-abdominal fat loss in post-menopausal women
In February 2019 researchers from The Netherlands published the results of their study to assess the effect of weight loss with or without exercise on abdominal fat in postmenopausal women. … Read more
Reducing total fat intake in children may not result in a reduction in weight or BMI
In July 2018 researchers from South Africa published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the effect of total fat intake on measures of weight and body fat … Read more
A greater adherence to a low carbohydrate diet appears to reduce the risk of glioma
In November 2018 researchers Iran published the results of their study to assess the association between a low carbohydrate diet and risk of glioma in Iranian adults. A total of … Read more
Tomatoes may play a role in prostate cancer prevention and prognosis
In March 2019 researchers from the USA published their overview of the rationale for dietary interventions to reduce prostate cancer risk and progression. Recent findings have further reinforced the association … Read more