How nutritionists evaluate what Americans should eat
Every five years since 1980, the federal government has released dietary guidelines, providing advice to Americans on what to eat.
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Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins: News and Research on Plant Proteins
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Gluten-free food affordability a struggle for nearly half of Canadian households with kids who have celiac disease
Almost half of Canadian households that have children with celiac disease are struggling to afford gluten-free foods, according to a new study led by the University of Alberta published in the Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology ...
Jan 14, 2025
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Probiotics with protective armor could boost gut health
A research team has developed a new method for encapsulating probiotics. They used nanoparticles formed by antisolvent precipitation to protect the probiotics, and tested the probiotics in lab simulations and animal experiments ...
Dec 18, 2024
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Higher ratio of plant protein to animal protein may improve heart health, study suggests
Eating a diet with a higher ratio of plant-based protein to animal-based protein may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and coronary heart disease (CHD), according to a new study led by researchers at Harvard ...
Dec 2, 2024
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The 'nocebo effect' in IBS: Why gluten might not be the real problem
Many people find that wheat or gluten cause them to react in some way: Some people have a wheat allergy, some have the autoimmune condition celiac disease, but the majority find they have some sort of intolerance or sensitivity ...
Oct 31, 2024
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Study finds ground beef more effective than soy for muscle building
When it comes to building muscle, not all proteins are created equal.
Oct 21, 2024
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Researchers crack a key celiac mystery: Where the gluten reaction begins
People with celiac disease must navigate everyday life by avoiding gluten, a protein in wheat, rye and barley which can trigger painful symptoms in the gut, impede the absorption of nutrients and raise the risk of other serious ...
Aug 9, 2024
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Researchers develop new light-controlled 'off switch' for brain cells
Researchers from Duke-NUS Medical School have found that a new class of light-sensitive proteins are capable of turning off brain cells with light, offering scientists an unprecedentedly effective tool to investigate brain ...
May 24, 2024
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Partially replacing red/processed meat with plant protein can increase lifespan and mitigate climate change: Study
The latest Canada's Food Guide presents a paradigm shift in nutrition advice, nixing traditional food groups, including meat and dairy, and stressing the importance of plant-based proteins. Yet, the full implications of replacing ...
Feb 27, 2024
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Diets rich in plant protein may help women stay healthy as they age
Women who consume higher amounts of protein, especially protein from plant-based sources, develop fewer chronic diseases and are more likely to be healthier overall as they age, according to a study led by researchers at ...
Jan 17, 2024
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