Research has revealed that fungi-derived mycoprotein (Quorn) is equally as effective when used to support muscle building as animal protein.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the US, but by making slightly more mindful food choices it can be successfully managed. 47% of Americans have at least one of the three main risk factors - high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and smoking cigarettes. A few minor dietary adjustments can manage high blood pressure and cholesterol without compromising on flavour.
A new study from October 2022 suggests that the factor which affects the risk of type two diabetes is in fact the type of non-carbohydrate food that a person eats.
A study published in October 2022 has suggested that a plant-based, soy-rich diet may alleviate menopausal symptoms with the same effectiveness as hormone replacement therapy (HRT).
Obesity is a growing global health issue, and has been for decades. A study published in Diabetes Care in October 2022 by the University of Michigan suggests that air pollution may also affect women’s weight, body mass index, waist circumference and body fat.
Plant based diets are growing in popularity worldwide due to decades of research and mounting evidence of health benefits. Increased awareness of the environmental impact of animal rearing have also motivated some people to adopt a plant-based diet to be more environmentally conscious. However, some health risks remain with plant-based diets, especially if there is a high consumption of “junk” plant-based foods.
Breakfast first became known as “the most important meal of the day” in the 1960s after American nutritionist Adelle Davis suggested that to keep fit and healthy you should “eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince, and dinner like a pauper.”
A study was recently published in Life Metabolism (2022) has revealed that meeting daily energy needs through three similar meals may be the best way to avoid cognitive decline, and skipping breakfast is associated with a decline in cognitive health. It also found that a balanced three meals benefits your cognition more than tilting energy intake towards one meal or another.
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