Category: Nutrition

  • Assisi Pet Care revisits M&A with deal for UK’s Burns Pet Nutrition

    Assisi Pet Care revisits M&A with deal for UK’s Burns Pet Nutrition

    Share this article Burns Pet Nutrition corporate logo. Credit: Facebook Assisi Pet Care has expanded again through M&A, with the UK pet-food business acquiring Burns Pet Nutrition. Burns Pet Nutrition, located in Kidwelly in Wales, marks the first purchase by Assisi since the company was bought in October by US-based private-equity firm Wind Point Partners.…

  • Diet has significant impact on risk of Alzheimer’s disease: Research

    Diet has significant impact on risk of Alzheimer’s disease: Research

    California: In a detailed study, researchers identify which diets are effective in lowering the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. Findings were published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, Diet’s Role in Modifying Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease: History and Present Understanding. The role of nutrition in lowering the risk of Alzheimer’s disease has been extensively studied.…

  • Coach Muhambe: Poor nutrition, financial difficulty behind Madira Soccer Assassins’ poor form

    Coach Muhambe: Poor nutrition, financial difficulty behind Madira Soccer Assassins’ poor form

    By Francis Onguko Published on: December 11, 2023 12:32 (EAT) Madira Soccer Assassins’ head coach Francis Muhambe has blamed his poor performance in the Kenya Women Premier League to a financial crisis hitting the team. Madira Soccer Assassins lost their two derby matches against Vihiga Queens (0-1) and Bunyore Starlets (0-1) before a 3-0 drubbing…

  • The Intersection of Climate Change and Nutrition: Addressing the Urgent Need for Integrated Action

    The Intersection of Climate Change and Nutrition: Addressing the Urgent Need for Integrated Action

    The Initiative on Climate Action and Nutrition (I-CAN) baseline analysis has brought to light a significant issue – the lack of financing and investment in programs that integrate nutrition and climate. In the current scenario, our food systems fail to provide access to healthy diets for all, leading to diet-related health issues. These systems also…

  • Ulster University student Amy tops list for Dairy Council Sports Nutrition Award

    Ulster University student Amy tops list for Dairy Council Sports Nutrition Award

    It’s top honours for Ulster University student Amy List who has been named as the worthy recipient of The Dairy Council for Northern Ireland’s 2023 ‘Sports Nutrition Award’. Watch more of our videos on Shots! and live on Freeview channel 276 Visit Shots! now Awarded to the student who achieves the highest mark in their MSc…

  • How to avoid diet culture and practise sustainable eating, according to a nutrition coach

    How to avoid diet culture and practise sustainable eating, according to a nutrition coach

    Remember the time you swore off carbs to fit into that bodycon dress? Maybe that sense of accomplishment gave you a week-long endorphin boost, but could you break up with bread forever to sustain the results? And more importantly, should you? Diet culture is magnetic. It promises achievements that advocate unrealistic standards of beauty, prioritising…

  • Fresh Meals for Kids and Pregnant Women: Delhi Government’s Initiative |

    Fresh Meals for Kids and Pregnant Women: Delhi Government’s Initiative |

    New Delhi: With 11 new kitchens to provide hot-cooked food to children and pregnant and lactating women, Delhi government said it has taken a step to address nutrition-related deficiencies and promote good eating habits for sustainable health.Officials said these high-tech kitchens spread across Delhi deliver nearly eight lakh meals every day to children aged 3-6…

  • 11 Health Benefits of Peppermint Backed by Science

    11 Health Benefits of Peppermint Backed by Science

    People have long used peppermint for its potential health benefits. According to current research, the health benefits of peppermint may include supporting digestion, freshening breath, and alleviating migraine. Some people have incorporated peppermint, scientifically known as Mentha piperita, into traditional medicinal practices to treat various conditions. Recent studies support the role of peppermint in many…

  • 11 Health Benefits of Peppermint Backed by Science

    11 Health Benefits of Peppermint Backed by Science

    People have long used peppermint for its potential health benefits. According to current research, the health benefits of peppermint may include supporting digestion, freshening breath, and alleviating migraine. Some people have incorporated peppermint, scientifically known as Mentha piperita, into traditional medicinal practices to treat various conditions. Recent studies support the role of peppermint in many…

  • Hot science: The 10 most-read science and nutrition research stories in 2023

    Hot science: The 10 most-read science and nutrition research stories in 2023

    Optimal NMN dose? India trial says 600mg per day boosted NAD+ level and physical performance​​ The optimal dose of NMN for boosting the body’s nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+) level and physical performance is 600mg per day, according to findings of a 60-day trial in India. The trial compared the effects of NMN supplementation at 300mg,…