In January 2018 researchers from France published the results of their study to assess the effectiveness of showing pictures of vegetables to young children in an attempt to reduce food … Read more
Increased levels of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons have been found in children and adolescents living in homes using domestic fuel, eg coal, wood, oil or gas for heating, or gas for cooking
In February 2020 researchers from Germany published the results of their study to assess the level of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons found in the urine of children. The researchers stated that … Read more
A child’s fussiness with vegetables appears to be significantly associated with several vegetable specific feeding practices, including parents/carers using more encouragement/pressure to eat their vegetables, using food and other rewards for eating vegetables, and a greater amount of compromise
In January 2018 researchers from the UK published the results of their study to assess the factors involved in a child being fussy when it comes to eating vegetables. A … Read more
Adherence to a Mediterranean diet had no effect on the quality of life of breast cancer survivors whilst those who undertook a moderate amount of physical activity had a higher quality of life score
In January 2020 researchers from Italy published the results of their study on the quality of life among breast cancer survivors. The researchers assessed the association between adherence to the … Read more
Plant foods rich in polyphenols, anti-inflammatory dietary patterns, and plant-based dietary patterns may reduce the risk of age-related cognitive decline and/or improve cognitive function
In November 2019 researchers from the USA published their review on the role of plant-based dietary patterns and polyphenol-rich plant foods in reducing the risk of age-related cognitive decline and/or … Read more
Consumption of cheese and wholemeal bread may reduce the risk of diabetic retinopathy progression in adults with diabetes
In February 2019 researchers from China and Australia published the results of their study to assess the association between dietary intake with the 10-year incidence of diabetic retinopathy progression in … 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 higher fruit and vegetable consumption appears to reduce the risk of depression
In May 2018 researchers from Iran published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the association between fruit and vegetable consumption and risk of depression. A total of … Read more
A higher intake of vegetables significantly reduces the risk of liver cancer, especially in males
In July 2019 researchers from China published the results of their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the association between vegetable and fruit intake and risk of liver … Read more
The Early Nutrition Project have published updated recommendations for optimized nutrition before and during pregnancy, during breastfeeding, infancy and toddlerhood which should contribute to the prevention of obesity and associated non-communicable diseases
In February 2019 researchers from Germany, UK, Poland, The Netherlands and Australia who were part of the The Early Nutrition Project published their review of the medical scientific literature and … Read more
The Mediterranean diet is able to alter the diversity and composition of the gut bacteria
In May 2018 researchers from Spain published their study to assess the effect of certain nutrients as well as adherence to the Mediterranean diet on the gut microbiota of healthy … Read more
Perchlorate
Perchorlate, in large amounts, has the ability to interfere with thyroid function as it interferes with iodine uptake, and individuals exposed to excessive amounts of perchlorate for a long time … 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
The Mediterranean diet appears to be associated with a lower risk of falling among older individuals
In February 2019 researchers from Spain assessed the association between a Mediterranean-style dietary pattern and the risk of falling in older adults. A total of 2,071 participants, aged over 60 … Read more
Consumption of fruits and vegetables appears to reduce the risk of renal cell carcinoma
In April 2017 researchers from China published the results of their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the association between consumption of fruits and vegetables and risk of … Read more
Whole grains and dairy products appear to decrease the risk of colorectal cancer whilst red and processed meat and alcohol increase the risk
In August 2017 researchers from the UK published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the association between food, beverage and alcohol intake and risk of colorectal cancer. … Read more
Red meat, processed meat, fish and sugar-sweetened beverages increase the risk of hypertension whilst whole grains, fruits, nuts, legumes and dairy reduce the risk
In May 2017 researchers from Germany and Austria published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the relationship between the consumption of 12 major food groups and risk … Read more
Chard
Chard, also referred to as Swiss chard, silver beet, perpetual spinach, beet spinach, sea kale beet and leaf beet.
Rich source of vitamin A, vitamin C and vitamin K and … Read more
Cabbage
Cabbage, types include savoy cabbage, red, white and green cabbage
Rich source of vitamin C and vitamin K and a moderate source of vitamin B6 and folate.
Also contains sulforaphane. … Read more