There's growing evidence that a Mediterranean diet can provide relief from symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), offering people more variety and easier adherence than the current frontline treatment of a low-FODMAP plan to treat the condition. Continue Reading Category:Diet & Nutrition, Wellness and Healthy Living, Body and Mind Tags:University of Sheffield, Diet, Irritable bowel syndrome, Nutrition, Gastrointestinal, Inflammation| Diet & Nutrition
For the first time, scientists have used evidence-based research to rewrite the advice on what to consume to relieve constipation, doing away with the broad "high-fiber diet" mantra. And one fruit in particular has been proven to be most effective. Continue Reading Category:Diet & Nutrition, Wellness and Healthy Living, Body and Mind Tags:Diet, Fiber, Food, King's College London| Diet & Nutrition
For years, millions of people have sworn that gluten makes them ill – even if they've returned negative results when tested for coeliac disease. Now, researchers have found that it's far more complicated, and gluten itself may not be the culprit. Continue Reading Category:Diet & Nutrition, Wellness and Healthy Living, Body and Mind Tags:gluten, University of Melbourne, Maastricht University, University of Sheffield, Diet, Irritable bowel syndrome, Allergies, Wheat| Diet & Nutrition
For the first time, scientists have used innovative tech to demonstrate that a healthy microbiome needs a consistent flow of the right foods, finally proving that the "hunch" advice of 5 A Day is spot on, as far as your gut bugs are concerned. Continue Reading Category:Diet & Nutrition, Wellness and Healthy Living, Body and Mind Tags:EPFL, Diet, Gut health, Gut Bacteria, Microbiome, Healthy aging, Nutrition, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning| Diet & Nutrition
Compounds in green tea can reprogram muscle metabolism to boost insulin sensitivity and glucose tolerance, according to new findings that further our understanding of why this ancient drink has long been linked to protection against obesity.| New Atlas
When choosing a protein powder, we generally want it to be low in sugar and carbohydrates, and to not taste terrible. We don't even consider that it might also be packed with dangerously high levels of lead. But this is what a new report has found, analyzing 23 popular protein supplements on US shelves. Continue Reading Category:Diet & Nutrition, Wellness and Healthy Living, Body and Mind Tags:Consumers, Protein, Diet, Ketogenic diet, Macro, Nutrition, Muscle, Weight, Home Gym| New Atlas - New Technology & Science News
Most people know that body fat stored around the midsection can spell disaster for cardiovascular health. But Harvard researchers have now discovered another problematic fat-storage location in the body that's been largely overlooked.| New Atlas
Psoriasis may not have a cure, but new research has found that significant relief could be achieved at the dinner table. In a clinical trial, scientists found that a Mediterranean diet could dramatically improve symptoms, quality of life and overall health. The findings add weight to growing evidence that what we eat plays a powerful role in managing chronic inflammatory conditions. Continue Reading Category:Diet & Nutrition, Wellness and Healthy Living, Body and Mind Tags:psoriasis, Inflamma...| Body and Mind
A headline-grabbing study that helped fuel the apple cider vinegar (ACV) boom has now been pulled from the scientific record, striking a blow to the authors, the wellness community and journal publisher BMJ Group. The research, which claimed that a daily teaspoon or two of ACV could drive striking weight loss and metabolic improvements, was found to have "multiple errors" and results that couldn't be proven. Continue Reading Category:Diet & Nutrition, Wellness and Healthy Living, Body and Min...| Diet & Nutrition
There's new evidence that cruciferous vegetables blunt spikes in blood sugar levels, which could be particularly important for those with type 2 diabetes or are at risk of developing the condition. It's another feather in the health cap of these foods, which have been shown to fight colon cancer and high blood pressure. Continue Reading Category:Diet & Nutrition, Wellness and Healthy Living, Body and Mind Tags:Edith Cowan University, Type 2 diabetes, Cardiovascular disease, Heart health, Diet...| Diet & Nutrition
A fermented food that has been a staple on plates in Korea for thousands of years has gone global in the past decade, with new research revealing that kimchi can lower triglycerides and blood pressure and regulate fasting glucose levels. Continue Reading Category:Diet & Nutrition, Wellness and Healthy Living, Body and Mind Tags:University of Connecticut, korea, Fermentation, Probiotic, Gut Bacteria, Microbiome, Hypertension, Blood Pressure, Cholesterol, Diabetes, blood-glucose| Diet & Nutrition
A new study has produced strong evidence that red meat consumption is a trigger for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), demonstrating how it alters gut bacteria and immune activity in ways that worsen inflammation. It furthers scientific knowledge of the many pathways involved in inflammation, taking…| New Atlas
A massive study of more than 200,000 US adults has revealed that not all potatoes are created equal – because different forms will dramatically shift your risk of developing type 2 diabetes. But there's some good news for spud-lovers, showing that it all comes down to preparation and that the often…| New Atlas
If you feel that your morning coffee puts a spring in your step, science agrees. In the first large-scale real-world study of its kind, researchers have found that caffeine isn't just a stimulant but can significantly improve mood under certain conditions – especially in the morning.| New Atlas
It’s common advice to drink more water for energy, appetite control and clearer skin – but researchers have now demonstrated that hydration plays an even deeper role in health. It influences how our bodies react, hormonally, to stress, keeping cortisol in check and in turn lowering the risk of many…| New Atlas
After reviewing a series of studies involving hundreds of thousands of participants, a team of researchers found three eating plans that significantly reduced the development of type 2 diabetes. All are relatively easy to follow.| New Atlas
A groundbreaking study has revealed that white sugar doesn’t just feed the bacteria in your gut – it rewires them. Researchers have discovered that consuming sugar can trigger physical flips in bacterial DNA, setting off a chain reaction that alters immune responses and gut health. It’s a finding…| New Atlas
In a landmark 14-year study, researchers have found that artificially sweetened drinks raise the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by more than a third, significantly higher than those loaded with sugar. It challenges the long-standing perception of diet drinks being a healthier alternative and…| New Atlas
In a groundbreaking clinical trial, researchers have unraveled the effects of cholesterol and saturated fat, finding that eggs may be far less harmful – and potentially more beneficial – than previously thought. It's the latest research, using robust scientific work, to recast a nutritional villain…| New Atlas
From St John’s wort to vitamin D, the range of over-the-counter supplements for mental health support and wellbeing continues to expand at a rate faster than scientists can validate their efficacy. Now, a new metastudy has assessed 64 different products reviewed in hundreds of studies to shed light…| New Atlas
Based on a study of nearly 3,000 adults, one particular, simple diet has been shown to result in improved communication and structure of the brain's white matter. The more participants adhered to the eating plan, the better the improvements.| New Atlas
Alternating between a standard calorie-restricted diet plan and one high in fat and sugar, which can result in regaining lost weight and then some, is not just down to psychology and behavior. This kind of weight-loss sabotage – or yo-yo dieting – has a surprising biological driver: The gut.| New Atlas
A small daily dose of kombucha made from black tea has been shown to meaningfully reshape the gut microbiome in adults – particularly those with obesity – without any dietary changes. And, importantly, the gut "makeover" boosts beneficial bacteria that play a big role in fighting inflammation and…| New Atlas
A common fatty acid in olive oil, as well as many other plant oils, has been found to stimulate the body's production of new fat cells, creating conditions that could – over time – lead to more fat storage and unintended weight gain. Until now, weight gain linked to this fatty acid was attributed…| New Atlas
Dark chocolate has been extensively studied for its cardiometabolic health benefits, but findings have been inconsistent, spurring heated debates over whether this treat has pros that outweigh the cons. Now, new research puts dark chocolate back on the table, quantifying its impact on type 2…| New Atlas
We all know the many health effects that a diet high in saturated fat and refined sugar has on our bodies. Now, in the first study of its kind on humans, scientists find that it appears to also negatively impact a specific part of our brains.| New Atlas
