Category: Nutrition

  • Can the Zoe nutrition programme change the UK’s diet?

    Can the Zoe nutrition programme change the UK’s diet?

    Hot on the heels of Sienna Miller, a new high-profile face hit M&S stores in January. But this was no fashion icon. This was Professor Tim Spector, scientific co-founder of the Zoe personalised nutrition programme. His image was plastered over the M&S aisles to promote what was billed as a ground-breaking new product: the Zoe x…

  • Michigan announces key conditioning & nutrition staff moves

    Michigan announces key conditioning & nutrition staff moves

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  • Many Americans are counting their carbs—but what counts as a ‘low-carb’ diet?

    Many Americans are counting their carbs—but what counts as a ‘low-carb’ diet?

    Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Interest in low-carbohydrate (or “low-carb”) diets continues to grow. In fact, low-carb diets have doubled in popularity among US consumers over the last decade. Yet, despite the eating pattern’s popularity, confusion persists around what exactly qualifies as a low-carb lifestyle. Now, a scoping review published in Critical Reviews in Food Science…

  • UGA Horse Owner’s Webinar Series: Applied Equine Nutrition

    UGA Horse Owner’s Webinar Series: Applied Equine Nutrition

    LEXINGTON, Ky. — The University of Kentucky and the Kentucky Horse Council, committed to both safeguarding and promoting the well-being of equines and equine agriculture in the state, recently collaborated on the 2022 Kentucky Equine Survey. The report gathered data on all Kentucky horses, ponies, donkeys and mules. According to the survey, the Commonwealth of…

  • The Copycat Cracker Barrel Soup Recipe Helping Women Lose Extra Pounds + Boost Total Health

    The Copycat Cracker Barrel Soup Recipe Helping Women Lose Extra Pounds + Boost Total Health

    If you haven’t had Cracker Barrel’s famous veggie soup, you’re missing out on more than just deliciousness. Turns out, it’s packed with ingredients that lower acid in your body. “And that means it can help ease anxiety, boost health and release stubborn pounds,” reveals nutrition coach and The Alkaline Life author Ross Bridgeford. He says…

  • Fueling greatness: The role of nutrition in maximizing athletic performance

    Whether you’re an elite athlete, a student athlete training for a football game or track meet, or simply someone who aims to incorporate more movement into your daily life, nutrition is an important component of both preparing for exercise and recovering afterward. “Every day there are millions of cells in the body that die, but…

  • Nutrition’s Narrow Line: Exploring the Diet-Cancer Link

    Nutrition’s Narrow Line: Exploring the Diet-Cancer Link

    A new study reveals how dietary folate enhances colon cancer risk in an animal model, emphasizing the need for cautious folate food fortification. This research uncovers a direct link between diet and colon cancer through epigenetic mechanisms, specifically DNA methylation. The findings are significant in understanding environmental influences on cancer risk and open new avenues…

  • Should you avoid sugar?

    Should you avoid sugar?

    January 30, 2024 Cosmos Cosmos is a quarterly science magazine. We aim to inspire curiosity in ‘The Science of Everything’ and make the world of science accessible to everyone. By Cosmos Many of us love the sweet pleasure that comes with sugar. It brings joy to our taste buds in desserts, soft drinks and fruits.…

  • Early nutrition impacts cognitive development

    Early nutrition impacts cognitive development

    Stunting irreversibly affects not just the height, but also the cognitive development of a child. While the long-term impact of early childhood stunting on educational levels is recognised, the processes by which it results in lower educational achievements, particularly in low- and middle-income countries, are not well understood. A deeper insight into the underlying mechanisms…

  • 11 Low-Fat Proteins To Add to Your Diet

    11 Low-Fat Proteins To Add to Your Diet

    Consuming protein-rich meals and snacks is essential for health and can support muscle growth and help you maintain a healthy body weight. Though protein needs vary, experts suggest that most active people need to take in between 1.2-2.0 grams (g) of protein per kilogram (kg) of body weight per day (0.54-0.9 g per pound (lb)).…