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Low nutritional quality in many vegetarian meat substitutes

Written by | 13 Dec 2022

The availability of foods based on plant proteins to substitute for meat has increased dramatically as more people choose a plant-based diet. At the same time, there are […]

Peanuts and herbs and spices may positively impact gut microbiome

Written by | 5 Dec 2022

Adding a daily ounce of peanuts or about a teaspoon of herbs and spices to your diet may affect the composition of gut bacteria, an indicator of overall […]

Can black tea boost heart health?

Written by | 28 Nov 2022

A daily cup of tea could help you to enjoy better health late in life, according to Australian scientists. However, if you’re not a tea drinker, there are […]

Food marketing and research on kids lacks government oversight

Written by | 21 Nov 2022

Federal regulations ban tobacco companies from advertising to kids and prohibit profanity on television before 10 p.m. But what is protecting children from predatory advertising of junk food, […]

Study finds dieters may overestimate the healthiness of their eating habits

Written by | 4 Nov 2022

In a small study, most adults seeking to lose weight overestimated the healthiness of their diet, according to preliminary research to be presented at the American Heart Association’s […]

Promoting patient behavioral change through food choice and self-monitoring

Written by | 27 Oct 2022

Teaching patients to observe and document how they feel after eating certain foods can be a highly effective way to encourage positive lifestyle changes, according to Rutgers researchers. […]

Are nutritional warning labels effective at steering consumers away from unhealthful foods?

Written by | 21 Oct 2022

In 2016, Chile introduced the gradual implementation of a comprehensive and mandatory food labeling law that was designed to warn consumers of the risks of unhealthy foods. To […]

Children with food allergy-related anxiety can benefit from cognitive behavioral therapy

Written by | 7 Oct 2022

Children with food allergies, along with their parents, often experience heightened anxiety over risks of casual contact with food allergens. They also wonder whether they should avoid social […]

UK government delays less-healthy food regulations

Written by | 25 Sep 2022

Researchers argue that a delay by the UK Government to restrict promotions on foods High in Fat, Sugar and Salt (HFSS) this October is a “step back” in […]

Mandatory labeling on genetically engineered foods may reduce customer purchases

Written by | 25 Aug 2022

Labels alerting customers that products contain ingredients from genetically engineered plants may reduce sales, at least in the short term, according to a new study from a research […]

Dietary salt substitutes lower risk of heart attack/stroke and death

Written by | 21 Aug 2022

Dietary salt substitutes lower the risk of heart attack, stroke, and death from all causes and cardiovascular disease, finds a pooled data analysis of the available evidence, published […]

Junk food advertising restrictions prevent almost 100,000 obesity cases and is expected to save the NHS £200m

Written by | 5 Aug 2022

Junk food advertising restrictions on Transport for London (TfL) networks have prevented almost 100,000 obesity cases and is expected to save the NHS over £200 million, according to […]

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