Choose a board that complements your personal style and the decor of your home Your chopping board can do so much more than just chop vegetables. With the right choice, it can become a versatile charcuterie board that will impress your guests Did you know that your humble chopping board can serve a dual purpose …
An editorial published in the Journal of the American Heart Association highlights the significance of diet as a lifestyle intervention to reduce the risk of preeclampsia. Study: Diet as a Lifestyle Intervention to Lower Preeclampsia Risk. Image Credit: SUKJAI PHOTO / Shutterstock Background The prevalence of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, including preeclampsia and gestational hypertension, is increasing …
Mushroom pickles can be kept and used for 3 to 6 months. From children to older people, everyone likes to eat pickles. Some of the most popular pickles are made using mango, lemons, jackfruit, garlic, etc. Pickles are an integral part of Indian cuisine, enhancing the flavour of various dishes and enjoyed by people of …
Cleveland Clinic researchers have identified a new pathway that contributes to cardiovascular disease associated with high levels of niacin, a common B vitamin previously recommended to lower cholesterol. The team, led by Stanley Hazen, M.D., Ph.D., discovered a link between 4PY, a breakdown product from excess niacin, and heart disease. Higher circulating levels of 4PY …
Almost all healthy diet enthusiasts know about the benefits of the Mediterranean diet. The popular Mediterranean diet is based on the traditional foods of countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea, including France, Spain, Greece, and Italy. Several studies have found that the nutritious foods in this diet may help manage weight, protect the heart, and prevent …
A predominantly plant-based or vegetarian diet is linked to 39% lower odds of COVID-19 infection, finds research published in the open access journal BMJ Nutrition Prevention & Health. The findings prompt the researchers to suggest that a diet high in vegetables, legumes, and nuts, and low in dairy products and meat may help to ward …
Researchers in Italy have recently explored the beneficial effects of a low-carbohydrate organic Mediterranean diet on male fertility. Their study is published in the journal Current Research in Food Science. Study: Effects of the low-carb organic Mediterranean diet on testosterone levels and sperm DNA fragmentation. Image Credit: Aeril / Shutterstock Background Infertility is a significant healthcare problem, …
A team of US-based scientists has conducted a study to investigate whether providing fruits and vegetables along with cooking instructions can improve kidney health among African-American adults with early-stage chronic kidney disease. The study is published in the journal Kidney Medicine. Study: The Fruit and Veggies for Kidney Health Study: A Prospective Randomized Trial. Image …
In a recent study published in Nutrients, researchers discuss the development, implementation, and results of a hands-on program called Cooking With Seasons for Health (CwS4H). During CwS4H, parent-child dyads were involved in sessions that included nutrition lessons, cooking lessons for children, food tasting, meal preparations, and distribution of fresh produce and food guides. Study: Cooking with …
