Health is a tapestry woven with threads of genetics, lifestyle and environment. Scientists used to think that genes trumped lifestyle and that there was nothing you could do to change that. But over the years, this belief has been challenged.  For example, there is some evidence that specific foods may be able to “activate your…

Palm oil is found almost everywhere. Unless you strictly avoid it, chances are you’ve likely eaten something that contains palm oil or used a product with it. In this article, you’ll learn what palm oil is, how it impacts human health, its environmental impact, and considerations for including it in your diet. What is Palm…

Advances in Nutrition: An International Review Journal article finds greater adherence to the Guidelines is associated with “a lower risk of mortality from all-cause, cardiovascular disease, and cancer.” Increasingly, nutrition scientists have found that assessing the health effects of overall dietary patterns may have more value than assessing the health effects of individual foods and nutrients. …

The product recommendations in this post are recommendations by the writer and/or expert(s) interviewed and do not contain affiliate links. Meaning: If you use these links to buy something, we will not earn a commission. There is nothing simple about losing weight—or even maintaining a healthy diet. Between work, family, and life in general, you…

ByZarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi May 01, 2024 02:00 PM IST Share Via Copy Link Check out this clinical guide with health insights into immune-boosting foods and dietary tips tailored for transition to summer season with unseasonal rains Seasonal changes to summer with unseasonal rains in between, can significantly impact the immune system hence, as temperatures…

In a recent study published in the journal Nutrients, researchers from Europe designed and developed VEGANScreener, a novel tool to examine the diet quality among vegans in the region. The tool comprises 29 questions focusing on foods and nutrients to promote or limit, with potential applications post-validation in self-assessment and healthcare settings. Study: Development of…

Eating healthily is often associated with high costs. In fact, we are all guilty of time and again thinking that the more expensive the food, the healthier it is. Now, it’s true that healthier food choices can sometimes lead to higher expenses. However, this doesn’t mean that you can’t eat healthy without spending a fortune…

A switch from animal meat and dairy to plant-based substitutes is often considered to be an optimal way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions associated with diet. The nutritional picture is, however, more complex. Some consumers view plant-based substitutes as a healthier option compared with animal-based meat and dairy, and some see these substitutes as ultra-processed…

HANGZHOU, China — A healthy lifestyle could slash the effects of life-shortening genes by more than 60 percent, a new genetic study reveals. While genes can certainly impact lifespan and chronic illness risk, an unhealthy lifestyle is independently associated with a 78-percent increased risk of premature death, regardless of genetic factors, researchers add. The polygenic risk…

April 30, 2024 — Drinking a daily cup or two of matcha—a form of powdered green tea—may provide a number of health benefits. According to an April 18 AARP article, matcha has been linked to improved cognitive health in older women, healthy changes to the gut microbiome, and lower stress, and was found to prevent…