A predominantly plant-based or vegetarian diet is linked to 39% lower odds of COVID-19 infection, finds research published in the open access journal BMJ Nutrition Prevention & Health. The findings prompt the researchers to suggest that a diet high in vegetables, legumes, and nuts, and low in dairy products and meat may help to ward…

Legumes, also known as pulses, have been a cornerstone of the Greek diet for centuries. Packed with an impressive array of nutrients, these versatile plant foods offer a wealth of health benefits for people of all ages. A Culinary Legacy Beans, lentils, chickpeas, and split peas form the very foundation of traditional Greek cuisine. Since…

Your heart is the main organ in your cardiovascular system, making it responsible for moving blood throughout the body, maintaining your blood pressure and keeping you alive. Since the heart is such a vital organ, it needs to stay healthy — and your diet plays an important role in that.  Everyone from the American Heart Association to…

Chobani Champions Community Health with $20,000 Grant to Norwich City School District In a significant move to combat food insecurity, Chobani, a leading food company celebrated for its yogurt products, is extending its philanthropic arm to the Norwich City School District via its annual Community Impact Fund. The yogurt giant has recently announced that the…

Our body naturally knows how to digest food. It breaks down carbs into glucose, the body’s preferred energy source. The pancreas makes the hormone insulin and releases it to the bloodstream, supporting body cells to uptake the glucose.  According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), insulin resistance occurs when…

For our 10th awards, we plan to celebrate our finalists with an exclusive winners celebration in Geneva on the evening of May 15, 2024. “We are very excited to celebrate a decade of the NI Awards with an exclusive NI Party for our finalists, at which time we will reveal winners and present trophies,” said Nikki…

Freezing is a quick, convenient way to preserve or extend the storage life of fresh fruits and vegetables, meats and leftovers. It slows down the work of enzymes and growth of bacteria that cause foods to spoil. When done properly, freezing: Doesn’t require added salt or sugar to prevent spoiling, unlike many canned items. Helps…

As “the new frontier” in nutrition plans, AHARA’s precision feature is rooted in robust, evidence-based methods that support several genetic variants associated with a “vulnerability for nutrition deficit,” Jampolis explained. “For example, something like vitamin D – the science is very clear that with these two specific risk variants, your need for vitamin D is…