In November 2018 researchers from Australia published the results of their study to assess the cognitive and psychological effects of a Mediterranean diet with adequate calcium for an ageing population. … Read more
Vegetarian and vegan diets increase the risk of nutritional deficiencies such as proteins, iron, vitamin D, calcium, iodine, omega-3 and vitamin B12 but can be considered safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding as long as all nutritional requirements are met
In March 2019 researchers from Spain published their review on the consumption of vegetarian and vegan diets during pregnancy and breastfeeding. The researchers stated that balanced plant-based diets rich in … Read more
Only when the systolic blood pressure level is above 130 mmHg can a vegan diet reduce blood pressure levels which are comparable to those produced by portion-controlled diets and other diets recommended by medical societies
In March 2019 researchers from the USA published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the effect of a vegan diet on blood pressure levels. A total of … 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
Cereals (including rice) and sweets and condiments (a mixed group of sugar, sweets, tomato ketchup and dressings) on the Swedish market contained higher inorganic arsenic levels than other food groups, including fish
In March 2019 researchers from Sweden published the results of their study to assess the levels of inorganic arsenic and total arsenic in common food products on the Swedish market. … 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
Plant protein, as a part of a plant-based diet, and the resulting limitation of leucine and histidine intake, are associated with a reduction in both body weight and improved insulin resistance
In September 2018 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the role of plant protein on body composition and insulin resistance in overweight individuals. A … Read more
Increased carbohydrate and fibre intake, as part of a plant-based high-carbohydrate, low-fat diet, are associated with a reduction in weight, BMI and fat mass and improved insulin resistance
In September 2018 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the role of changes in carbohydrate intake on body composition and insulin resistance in overweight … Read more
A low-fat vegan diet is associated with decreased fat mass and an improvement in insulin resistance and insulin secretion
In March 2019 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the role of dietary fat quantity and fatty acid composition in body composition, insulin resistance, … Read more
A 3-month intensive dietary intervention based on the Mediterranean diet produced greater and more durable weight loss and improvement in cardiometabolic risk factors than conventional interventions
In March 2018 researchers from Italy published the results of their study to assess the effectiveness of the Mediterranean diet on body weight and cardiometabolic risk factors in individuals at … Read more
A low-calorie vegetarian diet and the Mediterranean diet are both effective in reducing body weight, BMI and fat mass, with the low-calorie vegetarian diet being better in reducing LDL-cholesterol levels and the Mediterranean diet better in reducing triglyceride levels
In March 2018 researchers from Italy published the results of their study to compare the effect of a low calorie vegetarian diet and the Mediterranean diet in improving cardiovascular risk … Read more
Although both the Mediterranean and vegan diets appear to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, evidence is stronger for the Mediterranean diet
In December 2018 researchers from the UK published the results of their study which compared the effects of the Mediterranean diet and vegan diet on microvascular function and cholesterol levels. … Read more
Whole-food plant-based and vegan meals fail to meet the Recommended Dietary Allowances for vitamin B12 and D without supplementation, and for women aged 51-70 also for calcium
In March 2019 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess whether whole-food plant-based and vegan diets meet current food-based and nutrient-based recommendations. Followers of whole-food … Read more
Plant-based diets may offer cardiovascular disease protection and improve performance of endurance athletes
In January 2019 researchers from the USA published their overview on the ability of plant-based diets to reduce risk of cardiovascular disease risk and improve performance of endurance athletes. Current … Read more
Coffee drinking can be a part of a healthy diet
In August 2018 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the association of coffee consumption with mortality, taking into consideration the genetic caffeine metabolism score … Read more
Exercise programmes to maximize lean mass and a good adherence to the Mediterranean diet may reduce the risk of osteoporosis in women with fibromyalgia
In April 2019 researchers from Spain assessed the effect of the Mediterranean diet and physical activity on bone health in women with fibromyalgia. 95 women were included in the study. … Read more
Core stabilization exercises plus a lacto-vegetarian diet appears to reduce pain and improve body composition in women with fibromyalgia
In March 2018 researchers from Spain published the results of their study to assess the effect of core stabilization exercises and a lacto-vegetarian diet on low back pain and body … Read more
The DASH, vegetable-based, glycemic index-based, ketogenic and Paleo diets appear to improve mood more than other diets
In January 2019 researchers from Iran published the results of their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the association between diet and state of mind. A total of … Read more