Research is another step in defining the molecular mechanisms that govern how the gut impacts the virulence of intestinal pathogens. Mice fed a plant-rich diet were less susceptible to gastrointestinal (GI) infection from a pathogen such as E. coli, according to research published in Nature Microbiology. “There has been a lot of hearsay about whether […]
Consumer interest in high protein foods and drinks continues to grow, and a few enterprising companies have responded to the trend by manipulating protein-rich ingredients to make them even higher in protein. Protein has been a major trend for the past few years, evolving from the sports nutrition domain into the mainstream. Some are looking […]
Australians and UK consumers are favoring foods that are convenient and comforting – but not necessarily nutritious, according to two surveys. An examination of 1,000 Australian adults found that they are spending a third of their weekly budget on fast food, with young Australians being especially likely to prioritize food that is cheap and easy. […]
As people age, many experience changes to conceptual reasoning, memory, and processing speed. But a simple change in diet may be one of the keys to helping aging adults maintain a well-functioning mind, according to new research from the University of South Australia (UniSA). In a study of 4,822 Chinese adults aged 55-plus, researchers found […]
With metabolic diseases on rise, there is a need to find novel ways to combat them and protect against diet-induced obesity. Recently a team of researchers exploring the role of flaxseed fibers on gut microbiota discovered that the fermentation of the fibers shows potential for improving metabolic health. Prior to initiating the study, the researchers […]
People who frequently consume sushi are more open to the idea of adding insects to their diets, according to a new study from La Trobe University and the University of Pennsylvania, US. The study followed 476 participants, 275 from the US and 201 from India. Notably, the US sample was most inclined to consume insects, […]
A team of researchers from the University of São Paulo (USP) has found that meals low in calories support protection from some diseases, indicating a correlation between the number of calories a person consumes and cell performance. With obesity a worldwide epidemic, we spoke to Dr Stacey Lockyer, Nutrition Scientist, British Nutrition Foundation, about how these […]
A study published in the BMJ suggests that strictly limiting carbohydrates and eating more fat may help the body burn more calories. The researchers recruited 234 overweight and obese adults for a “run-in” phase, with the goal of losing about 12% of their weight over 10 weeks. Their diets were low-calorie and had moderate amounts […]
A correlation between obesity and genetics has been found to be modified by diet, according to a scientific paper in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. A research group led by a U.S. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) scientist found that a specific gene—APOA2—can result in a higher body mass index (BMI). The APOA2 gene encodes […]
A lack of dietary fibre leads to a rapid increase in gut permeability and changes in microbiota composition in mice, says a new study in Cell Host & Microbe. Mice fed with a low-fibre, Western Style Diet (WSD) for 8 weeks developed increased gut permeability compared with their littermates fed a standard (control) chow diet, […]
A diet that includes plenty of colorful vegetables and fruits may contain compounds that can stop colon cancer and inflammatory bowel diseases in pigs, according to an international team of researchers. Understanding how these compounds work on a molecular level could be an initial step toward finding treatments for people with cancer. “What we are […]
A new study into the long-term effects of a flavonoid-rich diet claims the compounds in plant foods may interrupt the pathophysiology of depression. As depression is the leading cause of disability around the world, many sufferers do not necessarily respond fully to the treatments available and so, preventing depression has the potential to improve the […]
