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24-Jun-2024 9:30 AM EDT
What You Eat at Age 40 Could Influence Your Quality of Life at 70
American Society for Nutrition (ASN)

A new study found that fewer than 1 in 10 people were able to live free of disease and maintain good physical, cognitive and mental health to age 70 and beyond. The study suggests that sticking to a healthy diet in midlife could increase your chance of achieving healthy aging.

Newswise: Cutting down on seeds: innovative watermelon breeding techniques revealed
Released: 2-Jul-2024 10:05 AM EDT
Cutting down on seeds: innovative watermelon breeding techniques revealed
Chinese Academy of Sciences

In an agricultural advancement, scientists have deciphered the genetic underpinnings of watermelon chromosomal translocations, the key to cultivating fruits with fewer seeds. This research explores the allelic interactions that dictate seed count, presenting an innovative and sustainable strategy for breeding seedless watermelons, revolutionizing traditional horticultural practices.

24-Jun-2024 9:30 AM EDT
Eating More Soy Foods Could Improve Thinking and Attention in Kids
American Society for Nutrition (ASN)

A new study found that school-aged children who consumed more isoflavones from soy foods exhibited better thinking abilities and attention. These findings pave the way for future research aimed at unraveling how soy foods can positively impact children's cognitive abilities.

24-Jun-2024 9:30 AM EDT
Want to Stay Mentally Sharp Longer? Eat a Healthy Diet Now
American Society for Nutrition (ASN)

Eating a high-quality diet in youth and middle age could help keep your brain functioning well in your senior years, according to new preliminary findings from a study that used data collected from over 3,000 people followed for nearly seven decades.

24-Jun-2024 9:30 AM EDT
Farm-to-Table Study Reveals Why Whole Grains Are Healthiest
American Society for Nutrition (ASN)

What does whole wheat have that refined flour lacks? A new study reveals key differences in nutrient content along with exactly where nutrients are lost — and sometimes gained — along the journey from farm to table.

   
24-Jun-2024 9:30 AM EDT
Intake of Ultra-Processed Foods Linked with Increased Risk of Death
American Society for Nutrition (ASN)

In a new study, older adults who reported consuming higher amounts of ultra-processed foods, as defined by the NOVA classification system, were about 10% more likely to die over a median follow-up of 23 years compared with those who consumed less processed food.

24-Jun-2024 9:30 AM EDT
Limiting Ultra-Processed Foods Does Not Necessarily Make for a Healthy Diet
American Society for Nutrition (ASN)

A new study demonstrates that eating primarily minimally processed foods, as they are defined by the NOVA classification system, does not automatically make for a healthy diet, suggesting that the types of foods we eat may matter more than the level of processing used to make them.

24-Jun-2024 9:30 AM EDT
Does Baby-Led Weaning Meet Nutritional Needs?
American Society for Nutrition (ASN)

New study findings suggest that baby-led weaning — a popular method for introducing solid foods to infants — furnishes ample calories for growth and development. The findings provide evidence-based support for baby-led weaning, which has not been heavily studied.

24-Jun-2024 9:30 AM EDT
Could Dad’s Diet Influence His Offsprings’ Health?
American Society for Nutrition (ASN)

A study performed in mice has uncovered a potential new tool to combat the escalating issue of childhood obesity. The research suggests that a simple dietary change, in the form of a fish oil supplement taken by fathers, might help address this pressing health concern.

24-Jun-2024 9:30 AM EDT
Compound from Olives Shows Promise for Treating Obesity and Diabetes
American Society for Nutrition (ASN)

Findings from a new mouse study suggest that elenolic acid, a natural compound found in olives, can lower blood sugar levels and promote weight loss. The research could pave the way to the development of safe and inexpensive natural products for managing obesity and type 2 diabetes in people.

24-Jun-2024 9:30 AM EDT
Higher Calcium and Zinc Intake Linked with Healthier Pregnancy Outcomes
American Society for Nutrition (ASN)

People with higher intakes of calcium and zinc in the three months before they conceived were significantly less likely to suffer hypertensive disorders during their pregnancy compared with those who had lower intakes of these essential minerals, according to new research.

Newswise: UA Little Rock Teams Up with Apple Seeds to Teach School Children about Healthy Living, Nutrition and Gardening
Released: 28-Jun-2024 10:05 AM EDT
UA Little Rock Teams Up with Apple Seeds to Teach School Children about Healthy Living, Nutrition and Gardening
University of Arkansas at Little Rock

In an inspiring collaboration that focuses on community engagement, UA Little Rock has joined forces with Apple Seeds, a nonprofit organization with a mission to inspire healthy living through garden-based education, to provide invaluable hands-on experience for its students through a new internship where health education and promotion students help teach school children the essentials of nutrition, gardening, and healthy eating.

Released: 28-Jun-2024 10:05 AM EDT
Taking Protein Quality into Consideration When Formulating Innovative Protein Foods
Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition Sciences

New protein digestibility methods could encourage more frequent labeling of protein adjusted for quality and reduce the use of test animals.

   
Released: 27-Jun-2024 12:05 PM EDT
Low income, lack of food stores linked to type of snacks and sweets people eat
University of Michigan

People living in lower-income neighborhoods and in areas without local food stores eat more snacks and sweets than those in higher-income areas and in neighborhoods with many food stores, a new study shows.

Newswise: Harnessing Complementary Advantages for Optimal Microbial Control Techniques for Prepared Dishes
Released: 27-Jun-2024 7:05 AM EDT
Harnessing Complementary Advantages for Optimal Microbial Control Techniques for Prepared Dishes
Chinese Academy of Sciences

Current microbial control techniques for prepared dishes have different characteristics. This study summarizes the application of five commonly used techniques (conventional thermal techniques, microwave, radio frequency, high pressure processing, irradiation) in prepared dishes and analyzes factors affecting microbial inactivation, the challenges and countermeasures associated with their application in prepared dishes are also discussed.

Newswise: Cleveland Clinic Launches Wellness and Diet Coaching App Featuring State-of-the-Art Food and Fitness Tracking, Support and Education
27-Jun-2024 4:00 AM EDT
Cleveland Clinic Launches Wellness and Diet Coaching App Featuring State-of-the-Art Food and Fitness Tracking, Support and Education
Cleveland Clinic

Embargoed until 4am EDT Cleveland, OH (Thursday, June 27, 2024) – Cleveland Clinic and app developer FitNow, Inc.  have launched the Cleveland Clinic Diet app, which offers health and diet advice built upon evidence-based nutrition science and clinical success, paired with a comprehensive food and fitness tracker. The app provides individualized guided support with the input of Cleveland Clinic health experts to help users make sustainable changes to their lifestyle and dietary habits for better health and well-being. 

Newswise: 3D-Printed Chip Sensor Detects Foodborne Pathogens for Safer Products
24-Jun-2024 12:05 PM EDT
3D-Printed Chip Sensor Detects Foodborne Pathogens for Safer Products
American Institute of Physics (AIP)

In AIP Advances, researchers have developed a new method for detecting foodborne pathogens that is faster, cheaper, and more effective than existing methods. Their microfluidic chip uses light to detect multiple types of pathogens simultaneously and is created using 3D printing, making it easy to fabricate in large amounts and modify to target specific pathogens.

   
Released: 24-Jun-2024 10:05 AM EDT
Myths about intermittent fasting, debunked
University of Illinois Chicago

Research shows that the increasingly popular weight-loss strategy is safe

Newswise: Weight loss: Go nuts or go home
Released: 17-Jun-2024 11:05 PM EDT
Weight loss: Go nuts or go home
University of South Australia

New research from the University of South Australia shows that including nuts in calorie-controlled weight loss diets does not hinder weight loss, and instead may have the opposite effect.

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