All articles tagged with #dietary habits
A large international study found that frequent consumption of ultra-processed foods is linked to structural differences in the brain, which may promote overeating and unhealthy eating behaviors, highlighting the need for regulatory and dietary changes.
Consuming less than the recommended fiber, relying on processed foods, overusing antibiotics, chronic stress, and sedentary lifestyles harm gut health. To improve it, diversify fiber sources, use antibiotics judiciously, manage stress, stay active, and eat whole foods to support a resilient microbiome and overall health.
Consuming foods rich in flavan-3-ols, such as tea, dark chocolate, and certain fruits, can modestly lower blood pressure and improve blood vessel function, offering a simple dietary strategy to support heart health, especially for those with elevated blood pressure.
A comprehensive study shows that even small daily intakes of processed meats, sugary drinks, and trans fats are linked to increased risks of diseases like type 2 diabetes, colorectal cancer, and heart disease, emphasizing the importance of limiting these foods for better long-term health.
A study links adherence to the Mediterranean diet with reduced gum disease and inflammation, which are connected to lower risks of chronic diseases like cardiovascular issues, diabetes, and dementia. The diet emphasizes plant-based foods, healthy fats like olive oil, and limited red meat, promoting overall health and reducing inflammatory markers.
A fitness coach shares five strategies to make sustainable and natural protein intake a part of daily life, emphasizing including protein in every meal, choosing appropriate sources based on dietary preferences, integrating protein into recipes, supplementing if needed, and tracking intake without obsession.
Stable isotope analysis of bones and teeth has provided new insights into the diets of ancient humans and Neanderthals, revealing dietary flexibility, meat consumption, and evolutionary adaptations over millions of years, with advanced techniques like CSIA-AA and enamel analysis expanding our understanding of early hominin diets and their role in human evolution.
Consuming foods rich in flavan-3-ols, such as tea, dark chocolate, and fruits, can modestly lower blood pressure and improve blood vessel function, offering a simple dietary strategy to support heart health, especially for those with elevated blood pressure.
The incidence of colon cancer is rising among young adults, with scientists linking this trend to dietary habits involving ultra-processed foods, obesity, and gut bacteria toxins. The Western diet, high in processed foods and sugars, along with lifestyle factors like obesity and smoking, are significant risk factors. Early detection and lifestyle changes are crucial to reversing this alarming trend.
Archaeologists in York discovered the largest fossilized human feces from the Viking era, revealing insights into Viking diet, health, and sanitation issues, and highlighting its archaeological significance as a rare and valuable artifact.
Research suggests that consuming too much dairy, especially for those who are lactose intolerant, may contribute to nightmares and sleep disturbances. A study involving over 1,000 students found a link between food sensitivities, gastrointestinal symptoms, and poor sleep quality, highlighting the potential impact of diet on sleep health. Experts recommend managing food intolerances and maintaining healthy eating habits to improve sleep and dream quality.
As you turn 50, making mindful dietary changes such as increasing complex carbs, consuming more fish and high-protein foods, focusing on calcium-rich options, reducing sodium and sugar intake, eating a colorful variety of fruits and vegetables, listening to hunger cues, and choosing whole foods can support long-term health, vitality, and aging well.
Excessive gas can be caused by various factors beyond diet, including disrupted sleep, medication, stress, constipation, high-fat foods, and sleep apnea. Making lifestyle adjustments such as improving sleep hygiene, managing stress, moderating high-fat and high-fiber foods, and consulting healthcare providers can help alleviate gassiness. Persistent or severe symptoms should be evaluated by a doctor.
A study from Italy's IRCCS Neuromed Mediterranean Neurological Institute suggests that consuming ultra-processed foods (UPFs) may accelerate biological aging. The research, involving over 22,000 adults, found that those with diets high in UPFs showed signs of aging faster than those with lower UPF consumption. UPFs, which include items like packaged snacks and sugary drinks, are linked to increased oxidative stress and inflammation. The study highlights the potential health risks of UPFs beyond their nutritional content, suggesting that the processing itself may impact aging.
The tradition of centering celebratory meals around meat dishes, such as turkey on Thanksgiving, is contributing to climate change due to high meat consumption in the U.S. The article discusses the environmental impact of this dietary habit and suggests ways to reduce meat intake to mitigate its effects on the climate.