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Easy, flexible access to produce, resources boosts healthy eating for central Texas kids
Providing caregivers easy access to fresh produce and flexible resources can lead to improvements in kids' diets in a short time, according to a new study.
Type 2 Diabetes Accelerates Brain Ageing and Cognitive Decline
Brain ageing is accelerated by up to 26% in those with progressive type 2 diabetes.
Plant-based milk products: what you need to know before making the switch
Dairy milk is a rich source of many important nutrients, such as protein, calcium, iodine and vitamin B12 - many plant-based dairy alternatives don’t naturally contain the same amount of these nutrients and micronutrients as dairy milk, if any at all.
Diet plays key role in ADHD symptoms in children
Here's a good reason for children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) to eat their fruits and vegetables: It may help reduce inattention issues, a new study suggests.
Choline makes a key nutrient available for baby development
The nutrient choline—shown to have long-term benefits for children whose mothers consume it during pregnancy—also helps the body more efficiently use an omega 3 fatty acid that is essential for foetal brain, cognition and vision development, a new study finds.
Study finds Mediterranean diet improves depression symptoms in young men
Medical doctors and psychologists should consider referring depressed young men to a nutritionist or dietitian as an important component of treating clinical depression, according to a new study
Vitamins, minerals improve symptoms for children with ADHD
Children with ADHD and emotional dysregulation who were given a micronutrient-dense formula made of all known vitamins and essential minerals were three times more likely to have better concentration and improved moods, according to a new study
Gastrointestinal issues linked with anxiety, social withdrawal for kids with autism
A new study has found a "bi-directional" relationship between gastrointestinal issues and internalized symptoms in children and adolescents with autism—meaning the symptoms seem to be impacting each other simultaneously.
The Relationship Between Unhealthy Eating and ADHD in Children
The authors of this study concluded that there is an association between ADHD and dietary habits, and children with inattentive presentation may be at increased risk of unhealthy eating habits.
New research shows humans possess surprising nutritional intelligence
Pioneering research has shed new light on what drives people's basic food preferences, indicating our choices may be smarter than previously thought and influenced by the specific nutrients, as opposed to just calories, we need.
Decoding a direct dialog between the gut microbiota and the brain
Findings from this research demonstrate that a direct dialog occurs between the gut microbiota and the brain, a discovery that could lead to new therapeutic approaches for tackling metabolic disorders such as diabetes and obesity.
Pre-school children's emotional eating partly shaped by innate food drive, research shows
The research suggests that restricting food in front of children who are already more motivated by food tends to backfire and makes children crave restricted foods even more. What seems to work best is known as 'covert restriction'—not letting children know that some foods are restricted.
Risk of obesity is 45% higher among adolescents whose diet is based on ultra-processed food products
US population data from 2011-16 show that teenagers with diets high in ultra-processed foods and drinks, vs those with the lowest intakes, were 45% more likely to be obese, 52% more likely to have abdominal obesity (excess fat around the waist) and 63% more likely to have visceral obesity (excess fat on and around the abdominal organs), which correlates closely with risks for cardiovascular and metabolic diseases.
Diet can support the prevention and treatment of mental health disorders
We already have significant evidence on the associations between nutrition and mental well-being, and there is also preliminary evidence showing that some people with depression will have fewer symptoms when they improve the quality of their diet. The importance of nutrition is also gaining footing in psychiatric care.
Remind me again, why is salt bad for you?
While there is some controversy around the effect of salt on blood pressure, most of the literature indicates there is a progressive association, which means the more sodium you consume, the more likely you are to die prematurely.
Stop hiding sugar reduction report and commit to more sugar industry reform
40 health organisations, academics and food groups are today (6 April) calling on the Government to stop delaying publication of the final report of the voluntary industry Sugar Reduction Programme
How to boost your mood through food
Foods high in sugar, refined flour or saturated fats activate inflammation, which is strongly linked to depression.
How food and diet impact the treatment of disease
There is overwhelming evidence demonstrating the impact of food and diet on health, specifically among food-related diseases. Whether or not a poor diet can cause damage to the body should no longer be debated.
Caffeine could be a valid option for treating some ADHD symptoms
This review strengthens the hypothesis that the cognitive effects of caffeine found in animal models could be translated to human ADHD, particularly during adolescence.
How sugar promotes inflammation
People who consume sugar and other carbohydrates in excess over a long period of time have an increased risk of developing an autoimmune disease
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