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A study with 22 pairs of identical twins found that a vegan diet significantly improves cardiovascular health in just eight weeks. By focusing on twins, the study effectively controlled for genetic and lifestyle variations, revealing that a vegan diet led to lower LDL cholesterol, insulin levels, and body weight, which are key indicators of cardiovascular health. The research underscores the benefits of a plant-based diet, advocating for its adoption for long-term health improvements.A trial led by Stanford Medicine,…

You can’t get any more metal than carnivorous plants. You wouldn’t expect a piece of vegetation to bite back, but here we are, fascinated by how a piece of botanical wonder is eating a house fly. Well, that’s not the only thing it bites.Carnivorous plants are also a great argument to shut down obnoxious dietary preachers when they overstep the boundaries of common decency and start judging folks over their non-vegan ways.Who knew plants can be used as part of a petty revenge plot? All the more appropriate, these were…

By University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center January 30, 2024A new study revealed that incorporating navy beans into the diet of colorectal cancer survivors can significantly improve gut microbiome health, emphasizing the potential role of diet in cancer treatment and prevention.Integrating navy beans into the diet enhances the diversity of the gut microbiome, which could aid in cancer prevention and treatment.Eating navy beans may benefit colorectal cancer survivors by improving gut health and influencing factors…

A new study reveals how dietary folate enhances colon cancer risk in an animal model, emphasizing the need for cautious folate food fortification. This research uncovers a direct link between diet and colon cancer through epigenetic mechanisms, specifically DNA methylation. The findings are significant in understanding environmental influences on cancer risk and open new avenues for colon cancer treatment and prevention.The debate about the role of environmental factors in increasing cancer risk remains unresolved. While…

A recent study indicates that small dietary changes, such as substituting a beef burger for a turkey burger or choosing plant-based milk, can significantly reduce carbon emissions from food by 35% and improve diet quality, offering a practical approach to both environmental and health improvements. Credit: SciTechDaily.comMaking one small diet change — chicken instead of beef, plant milk instead of cow’s milk — could significantly curb carbon emissions and increase the healthfulness of your diet.Curbing carbon emissions…

The popular Paleo diet is based on the belief that we are better off eating like our ancestors by sticking to a largely meat-heavy diet.But a new study suggests that some of our ancestors didn't gorge on meat at all, but preferred a diet that was largely made up of plants."Conventional wisdom holds that early human economies focused on hunting — an idea that has led to a number of high-protein dietary fads such as the paleo diet," Randy Haas, Assistant Professor of Anthropology at the University of Wyoming who led the…

A new study reveals that while many people believe healthy food is also sustainable, this perception often doesn’t match reality. The research, involving over 5,000 participants, emphasizes the need for clearer information on food sustainability and healthiness, suggesting the use of specialized labels for better consumer guidance.Perceptions of sustainability and making healthy food choices are strongly interconnected, according to new research conducted at the University of Konstanz.Many people are keen on making…

A mold cast of one of the chewed pitch pieces found in the Huseby Klev site. Credit: Verner Alexandersen. Some 9,700 years ago on an autumn day, a group of people were camping on the west coast of Scandinavia. They were hunter-gatherers that had been fishing, hunting and collecting resources in the area. Some teenagers, both boys and girls, were…

Recent research demonstrates that omnivorous meals with lean beef lead to higher muscle protein synthesis than vegan meals with equal protein content, highlighting the importance of protein source selection for muscle maintenance in older adults.Evidence contributes to the expanding body of research that indicates protein food sources are essential for building and maintaining muscle.Extensive studies have demonstrated that the intake of dietary protein plays a crucial role in promoting muscle protein synthesis, a key…

The Black Death in the 14th century may have triggered a significant shift in the human oral microbiome, now associated with modern chronic diseases. Research analyzing ancient dental calculus revealed changes in microbial communities post-pandemic, influenced by dietary shifts. This study offers a vital understanding of the evolution of human microbiomes and their impact on current health issues.New research suggests that the Second Plague Pandemic might have influenced the development of oral microbiomes that contribute…