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    Mediterranean diet can prevent physical frailty as we age, Harvard research finds
    Joshua Shavit
    • Jul 28

    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.
    Vitamins, supplements are a ‘waste of money’ for most Americans
    Joseph Shavit
    • Jun 22

    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.
    Digital dietician (IVAN) improves user's eating habits like a real nutritionist
    Joseph Shavit
    • May 25

    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.
    6 Amazing Benefits From Taking Omega-3 Fish Oil Supplements, According To Scientists
    Joseph Shavit
    • Feb 28

    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.
    'The elixir of youth': Science explains how humans can live longer
    Joseph Shavit
    • Feb 24

    '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.
    Vitamin D supplements lower risk of autoimmune disease
    Joseph Shavit
    • Jan 30

    Vitamin D supplements lower risk of autoimmune disease

    Study of older adults is 'first direct evidence' of protection against rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, other conditions.
    'The elixir of youth': Science explains how humans can live longer
    Joseph 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.
    Small dietary changes shown to help you live healthier and longer
    Joseph 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.
    New discoveries can prevent child malnutrition and promote healthy development
    Joseph 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.
    New faux meat is healthier, has more flavours and is eco-friendly
    Joseph 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).
    Introducing Lupins the latest superfood going mainstream
    Joseph 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.
    Diets which include nuts, fish and soybeans shown to improve brain health
    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.
    Reducing sugar in packaged foods can prevent disease in millions
    Joseph 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
    Sugars from human milk could help treat, prevent infections in newborns
    Joseph 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
    Study shows millets can reduce risk of developing cardiovascular disease
    Joseph 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
    Serving larger portions of veggies found to increase young kids' veggie consumption
    Joseph Shavit
    • Jun 25, 2021

    Serving larger portions of veggies found to increase young kids' veggie consumption

    A Penn State study found that simply adding more veggies to their plates resulted in children consuming more vegetables at the meal.

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