The unexpected role of walnuts in promoting gut and heart health
Walnuts have long been recognized as a healthy snack. Research suggests that the benefits of walnuts go well beyond their nutritional value
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JJ Shavit
- May 3
Baby formula benefits: Separating fact from fiction in nutrition and health claims
Researchers examined the claims made by infant formula manufacturers regarding brain development, immune system support, and other benefits.
JJ Shavit
- Apr 28
The surprising role of walnuts and the gut in promoting heart health
Walnuts have long been recognized as a healthy snack, packed with vitamins and nutrients with benefits going beyond their nutritional value.
JJ Shavit
- Apr 11
Artificial sweeteners can affect the human body in unexpected ways
Sugar substitutes have been advertised as a healthier alternative to sugar, but are they really as harmless as we thought?
JJ Shavit
- Sep 2, 2022
Feeling anxious or blue? Ultra-processed foods may be to blame
Do you love those sugary-sweet beverages, reconstituted meat products and packaged snacks? You may want to reconsider based on a new study.
Joshua Shavit
- Jul 28, 2022
Mediterranean diet can prevent physical frailty as we age, Harvard research finds
Increased vulnerability across multiple physiological systems, frailty affects 10-15% older adults, and leads to other health issues.
JJ Shavit
- Jun 22, 2022
Vitamins, supplements are a ‘waste of money’ for most Americans
Scientists say for non-pregnant, otherwise healthy Americans, vitamins are a waste of money because there isn’t enough evidence they help.
JJ Shavit
- May 25, 2022
Digital dietician (IVAN) improves user's eating habits like a real nutritionist
A new program uses immersive virtual reality to fill the role of a digital dietitian may eventually be able to improve nutrition care.
JJ Shavit
- Feb 28, 2022
6 Amazing Benefits From Taking Omega-3 Fish Oil Supplements, According To Scientists
Individuals looking to consume more healthy fatty acids via food should eat more oily fish, flax seeds, walnuts, and related oils.
JJ Shavit
- Feb 24, 2022
'The elixir of youth': Science explains how humans can live longer
Most people want to live a long and happy life or at least avoid a short and miserable one. If you’re in that majority, then you’re in luck.
JJ Shavit
- Jan 30, 2022
Vitamin D supplements lower risk of autoimmune disease
Study of older adults is 'first direct evidence' of protection against rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, other conditions.
JJ Shavit
- Oct 31, 2021
'The elixir of youth': Science explains how humans can live longer
Most people want to live a long and happy life or at least avoid a short and miserable one. If you’re in that majority, then you’re in luck.
JJ Shavit
- Oct 17, 2021
Small dietary changes shown to help you live healthier and longer
Eating a hot dog could cost you 36 minutes of healthy life, while choosing to eat a serving of nuts instead could help you gain 26 minutes.
JJ Shavit
- Oct 1, 2021
New discoveries can prevent child malnutrition and promote healthy development
A small sachet of a fortified food-based supplement has shown remarkable results in preventing child mortality and malnutrition.
JJ Shavit
- Sep 20, 2021
New faux meat is healthier, has more flavours and is eco-friendly
Researchers have proposed an extremely nutritious meat analogue using fermented okara (soy press cake).
JJ Shavit
- Sep 18, 2021
Introducing Lupins the latest superfood going mainstream
Lupins have long been touted as the next superfood, combatting heart disease, diabetes and obesity.
Joshua Shavit
- Aug 30, 2021
Diets which include nuts, fish and soybeans shown to improve brain health
Higher intake of specific nutrients is associated with lower brain iron concentration and better cognitive performance in older adults.
JJ Shavit
- Aug 28, 2021
Reducing sugar in packaged foods can prevent disease in millions
A new health and economic model clearly shows why it’s imperative that food manufacturers reduce the amount of added sugar in their products
JJ Shavit
- Aug 23, 2021
Sugars from human milk could help treat, prevent infections in newborns
Our lab has previously shown that mixtures of HMOs isolated from the milk of several different donor mothers have antimicrobial properties
JJ Shavit
- Aug 22, 2021
Study shows millets can reduce risk of developing cardiovascular disease
The consumption of millets can reduce total cholesterol, triacylglycerols (commonly known as triglycerides) and BMI according to a new study
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