Weight loss and health improvements with Mediterranean, fasting & Paleo diets

There were some weight loss and health benefits for overweight adults who followed the Mediterranean, Intermittent Fasting and Paleo diets, though adherence to the diets dropped off considerably during the one-year study, new research shows.

Does diet influence mental health? Assessing the evidence

How much do our diets influence our mental health?

How can I eat a low-calorie diet as a vegan?

Low-calorie foods such as soy, oats, fruit, and popcorn can help people feel full for longer. They are also suitable for vegans and many of those following other diets

Calcium-rich foods that vegans can eat

Calcium provides many health benefits.

Lupus: Probiotics could help to reduce kidney inflammation

Researchers suggest that women with lupus nephritis – that is, lupus-induced kidney inflammation – may benefit from adding Lactobacillus to their diets.

Sugar and mental health: A toxic combination?

Sugar is everywhere in our diets. Studies show its detrimental effect on brain cells and link sugar consumption to long-term mental health.

Improving diet quality over time linked with reduced risk of premature death

People who improve the quality of their diets over time, eating more whole grains, vegetables, fruits, nuts, and fish and less red and processed meats and sugary beverages, may significantly reduce…

Healthy diet? That depends on your genes

Shifts in the diets of Europeans after the introduction of farming 10,000 years ago led to genetic adaptations that favored the dietary trends of the time, new research indicates. The study has implications for the growing field of nutritional genomics, called nutrigenomics.

Study: Water intake overlooked in obese individuals

Researchers are learning whether a simple part of our diets might be linked to a healthier weight – and it has nothing to do with carbs, fat or protein.The potential secret weapon?

Is Okra Good for Diabetes?

Okra has a history in traditional medicine, but is it good for people with diabetes to have in their diets? This article examines okra and diabetes.

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