Vegetarian News

December 1, 2023

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Twin Research Indicates That That a Vegan Diet Improves Cardiovascular Health

Nov. 30, 2023 — A recent trial of identical twins comparing vegan and omnivore diets found that a vegan diet improves overall cardiovascular ...

Study Suggests Even More Reasons to Eat Your Fiber

Oct. 24, 2023 — Health professionals have long praised the benefits of insoluble fiber for bowel regularity and overall health. New research suggests even more reasons we should be prioritizing fiber in our regular diets. Researchers found that each plant source of ...

The Microbiome of Fruit and Vegetables Positively Influences Diversity in the Gut

Oct. 24, 2023 — In a meta-study, a research team has provided evidence that the consumption of fruit and vegetables contributes positively to bacterial diversity in the human ...

Being a Vegetarian May Be Partly in Your Genes

Oct. 4, 2023 — A person's genetic makeup plays a role in determining whether they can stick to a strict vegetarian diet, a new study has found. The findings open the door to further studies that could have important implications regarding dietary recommendations ...

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A Quarter of People Are Undoing the Benefits of Healthy Meals by Unhealthy Snacking

Sep. 14, 2023 — A quarter of people are undoing the benefits of healthy meals with unhealthy snacks, which increases the risk of strokes and cardiovascular ...

Not Eating Enough of These Six Healthy Foods Is Associated With Higher Cardiovascular Disease and Deaths Globally

July 6, 2023 — Previous and similar research has focused on Western countries and diets that combined harmful, ultra-processed foods with nutrient-dense foods. This ...

Global Diet Study Challenges Advice to Limit High-Fat Dairy Foods

July 6, 2023 — Unprocessed red meat and whole grains can be included or left out of a healthy diet, according to a study conducted in 80 countries across all inhabited continents. Diets emphasizing fruit, ...

The Mediterranean Diet: Good for Your Health and Your Hip Pocket

May 24, 2023 — We've heard it time and time again -- the Mediterranean diet is great for our health. But despite the significant health benefits of this eating plan, a common deterrent is often the expected costs, ...

Diet High in Fruit and Vegetables Linked to Lower Miscarriage Risk

Apr. 19, 2023 — A preconception and early-pregnancy diet that contains lots of fruit, vegetables, seafood, dairy, eggs and grain may be associated with reducing risk of miscarriage, a new review of research ...

A Higher Dose of Magnesium Each Day Keeps Dementia at Bay

Mar. 23, 2023 — More magnesium in our daily diet leads to better brain health as we age, according to ...

MIND and Mediterranean Diets Associated With Fewer Alzheimer's Plaques and Tangles

Mar. 8, 2023 — People who eat diets rich in green leafy vegetables as well as other vegetables, fruits, whole grains, olive oil, beans, nuts and fish may have fewer ...

Keto Vs Vegan: Study of Popular Diets Finds Over Fourfold Difference in Carbon Footprints

Feb. 28, 2023 — New research has estimated the carbon footprints and diet quality of six popular diets. The vegan and vegetarian diets were found to be produce the ...

What Makes Brown Rice Healthy? Decoding the Chemistry of Its Nutritional Wealth

Jan. 19, 2023 — The health-benefits of brown rice are well-known and widely advertised. But what exactly confers these excellent properties has been subject to ...

Mediterranean Diet Linked to Lower Preeclampsia Risk

Dec. 22, 2022 — In a new study evaluating the Mediterranean diet and adverse pregnancy outcomes, investigators from the Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai found that women who conceived while adhering to the ...

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How to Get Your Children to Eat More Fruits and Vegetables

Apr. 18, 2023 — Children will eat more fruits and vegetables if families take more time to eat ...

A Mediterranean Diet Not Only Boosts Health, but Also Improves Fertility

Dec. 13, 2022 — With an emphasis on fruits, vegetables and legumes, the Mediterranean diet has long been applauded for its multiple health benefits. Now, new research shows that it may also help overcome ...

Quinoa Can Make a Better Cookie

Dec. 12, 2022 — The 'super grain' quinoa has the potential to make a super cookie, according to new research. Researchers found that two types of quinoa, bred specifically to grow in Washington state, had ...

Shaking Less Salt on Your Food at the Table Could Reduce Heart Disease Risk

Nov. 28, 2022 — Adding additional salt to foods at a lower frequency is associated with a reduced risk of heart disease, heart failure and ischemic heart disease, according to a new ...

Healthy Plant-Based Diets Better for the Environment Than Less Healthy Plant-Based Diets

Nov. 10, 2022 — Healthier plant-based dietary patterns were associated with better environmental health, while less healthy plant-based dietary patterns, which are higher in foods like refined grains and ...

Vegetarian Women Are at a Higher Risk of Hip Fracture

Aug. 10, 2022 — A study of over 26,000 middle-aged UK women reveals those with a vegetarian diet had a 33% higher risk of hip fracture compared to regular ...

Banana Peels Make Sugar Cookies Better for You

Aug. 9, 2022 — Banana peels aren't always destined for the trash or compost anymore. They're making their way onto people's plates, replacing pork in 'pulled peel' sandwiches and getting ...

Diets Higher in Calcium and Potassium May Help Prevent Recurrent Symptomatic Kidney Stones

Aug. 1, 2022 — Kidney stones can cause not only excruciating pain but also are associated with chronic kidney disease, osteoporosis and cardiovascular disease. If you've experienced a kidney stone once, you ...

Heart-Healthy, Lower Sodium Version of Traditional Chinese Cuisine Lowered Blood Pressure

July 11, 2022 — Researchers have created a heart-healthy, lower sodium version of traditional Chinese cuisine that was appetizing, affordable and significantly lowered blood pressure among adults diagnosed with ...

Diets High in Fiber Associated With Less Antibiotic Resistance in Gut Bacteria

May 10, 2022 — Healthy adults who eat a diverse diet with at least 8-10 grams of soluble fiber a day have fewer antibiotic-resistant microbes in their guts, according to a new study. The results lead directly to ...

A Better Diet Helps Beat Depression in Young Men

May 9, 2022 — Young men with a poor diet saw a significant improvement in their symptoms of depression when they switched to a healthy Mediterranean diet, a new study ...

Vegan Diets Boost Weight Loss, Lower Blood Sugar in Adults With Overweight or Type 2 Diabetes

May 7, 2022 — An analysis of 11 randomized trials finds that adhering to vegan diets for at least 12 weeks may boost weight loss and glucose control in adults with overweight or type 2 ...

Higher Antioxidant Levels Linked to Lower Dementia Risk

May 4, 2022 — People with higher levels of antioxidants in their blood may be less likely to develop dementia, according to a new ...

Study Finds Children With Vegetarian Diet Have Similar Growth and Nutrition Compared to Children Who Eat Meat

May 2, 2022 — A study of nearly 9,000 children found those who eat a vegetarian diet had similar measures of growth and nutrition compared to children who eat meat. The study also found that children with a ...

New Study Reveals That Healthy Plant-Based Diets Are Associated With a Lower Risk of Developing Diabetes

Apr. 10, 2022 — New research finds that the consumption of healthy plant-based foods, including fruits, vegetables, nuts, coffee, and legumes, is associated with a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes (T2D) in ...

Not All Dietary Fiber Is Created Equal: Cereal Fiber but Not Fruit or Vegetable Fibers Are Linked With Lower Inflammation

Apr. 6, 2022 — Researchers evaluated whether dietary fiber intake was associated with a decrease in inflammation in older adults and if fiber was inversely related to cardiovascular disease. The results showed that ...

Subsidy Would Improve Fruit and Veggie Intake by as Much as 15%, Say Economists

Mar. 30, 2022 — High fixed costs for retailing fresh fruit and vegetables means that they cost 40% more than would be efficient, unlike unhealthy alternatives, which trade close to marginal cost, a new study ...

Nordic Diet Lowers Cholesterol and Blood Sugar – Even If You Don't Lose Weight

Mar. 8, 2022 — A healthy Nordic diet can prevent a range of diseases. Until now, the health benefits attributed to a Nordic diet by researchers primarily focused on weight loss. But in a new study, researchers ...

Low-Meat and Meat-Free Diets Associated With Lower Overall Cancer Risk

Feb. 24, 2022 — Eating meat five times or less per week is associated with a lower overall cancer risk, according to two ...

Food for Thought: A High-Fiber Diet May Reduce Risk of Dementia

Feb. 22, 2022 — Researchers found that higher levels of dietary fiber are associated with a reduced risk of developing dementia. In a large-scale study, over 3500 Japanese adults completed a dietary survey and were ...

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