Diets/Dieting/Fad Diets
Low-Fat Diets and Overeating
A controlled feeding study at the National Institutes of Health challenges the idea that low-fat diets per se spur on people to overeat.
Big Breakfast and Metabolism
Going big at breakfast may not drive up metabolism, but it could help people following a calorie-conscious eating pattern feel more satiated.
Bone Fracture Risk on Plant-Based Diets
More people are turning to plant-based diets, but there is a chance this may come with a risk for weakened bones, at least in women
Strength Training, Veganism and Bone Fractures
People on a vegan diet have an increased bone fracture risk. A new study offers ways to address the risk of veganism and bone fractures.
Magnesium and Diabetes Risk
Only about half of Americans consume the recommended amount of magnesium—a trend that may play a role in the escalating diabetes rates.
Poor Diet Trend Among Older Adults
If you’re working with older clients, it’s a good idea to make sure they are bucking the suboptimal diet trend within this demographic.
Eat Better With Different People
Dine with others to eat better, since people are less likely to choose an unhealthy food option with those in a different social group.
Dietary Defenses and Nutrition for Immunity
Fitting nutrition for immunity should contain foods and other active substances that are known to stimulate and balance immune responses.
Urine Tests for Nutrition Health
Soon, a trip to the bathroom may tell a lot about well (or poorly) someone is eating with urine tests for nutrition health.
Carbs and Dieting Research
Low-carb diets continue to be widely promoted as a superior, but the evidence suggests you can still drop some weight with carbs and dieting.
High Protein and Diet Quality
For many people dieting for weight loss isn’t always easy. But there seems to be a link between more protein and diet quality.
Nature Relatedness and Better Diets
People with high nature relatedness scores were more likely to report having a diverse diet and eating more fruits and vegetables.
Diet and Exercise Both Matter
researchers found that high levels of exercise will not protect people from the life-shortening effects of a suboptimal diet.
Processed Foods in Children’s Diets
Researchers reported that 70% of the foods that third- and fourth-grade students were bringing from home were highly processed foods.
Athlete Diet Breaks
If you have clients who are following a rigid athlete diet, tell them that letting off the gas for a short time may do their bodies good.
Healthy Diet During Pregnancy
What health effects does a healthy diet during pregnancy have? Researchers studied 279 pregnant women to find out.
The Link Between Diet and Longevity
A study links diet and longevity, as more fruits, vegetables, legumes and whole grains could increase lifespan.
Dentures Impact Nutrition
Here is an under-the-radar reason why some older people may have inadequate nutrition: They are chomping down on their meals with dentures.
Plant-Based Eating Pros and Cons
With plant-based eating becoming more commonplace, it’s good to know the potential nutritional advantages and disadvantages.
Plant-Based Diet and Diabetes
Adults ages 18–30 who most strongly adhered to a healthy plant-based diet were on average 48% less likely to develop diabetes.