Researchers from UChicago show how a typical Western diet prevents the gut microbiome from recovering after antibiotic treatment and leaves it susceptible to infection. May 7, 2025 The modern Western-style diet—high in processed foods, red meat, dairy products, and sugar—alters the composition of the gut microbiome in ways that can have a huge impact on…
Researchers evaluating a nature-based programme of activities for patients with mild to moderate mental health conditions have shown that improvements in mood and anxiety levels can be seen in as little as 12 weeks. As part of the UK government’s commitment to transform mental health services, seven ‘test and learn’ green social prescribing sites were…
A global study by experts at the University of Sydney has shown that countries which consume more plant-based proteins – such as chickpeas, tofu and peas – have longer adult life expectancies. Published in Nature Communications, Dr Alistair Senior, PhD candidate Caitlin Andrews and their team in the Charles Perkins Centre studied food supply and…
A new study from the University of Missouri shows a compound found in certain fruits and vegetables could hold key to treating neurodegenerative diseases. By Sara Diedrich April 8, 2025Contact: Sara Diedrich, 573-882-6217, diedrichs@missouri.edu A natural compound found in everyday fruits and vegetables may hold the key to protecting nerve cells — and it’s showing…
What is the connection between food and brain function? Can certain ingredients alter brain activity, influencing behavior and making us eat more? At the same time, can our brain function determines what and how much we consume? 1. Molecular Nutrition Physiology Molecular nutrition physiology is concerned with the question of what effects food ingredients can…
Italian television excels in presenting documentaries and features that promote the excellence of Italian food, from pasta to olive oil and wine, from fresh fruit and vegetables to bistecca alla Fiorentina, insaccati and salami. With undoubted artistic flair and savvy marketing techniques, the Italian media promote the industria agroalimentaria in the backdrop of the natural…
America is facing a chronic illness epidemic fueled by diets rich in high-sugar, ultra-processed foods and devoid of real, nutrient-dense ingredients. It’s costing us money, reducing our life expectancy, and depriving us of the ability to fully enjoy life. But there is hope, and it comes in the form of a bold vision: “Make America…
The Mediterranean diet features plant-based foods renowned for their health benefits derived from bioactive compounds. This review aims to provide an overview of the bioactive molecules present in some representative Mediterranean diet plants, examining their human nutrigenomic effects and health benefits as well as the environmental advantages and sustainability derived from their cultivation. Additionally, it…