Nutrients, Vol. 16, Pages 4065: Plasma Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid Levels and Mental Health in Middle-Aged and Elderly Adults Nutrients doi: 10.3390/nu16234065 Authors: Yongxuan Li Li Hua Qingqing Ran Jiawei Gu Yujia Bao Jinli Sun Lan Wu Mu He Yuzheng Zhang Jinxin Gu Jinjun Ran Background: Polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) are promising nutrients for the prevention […]
Nutrients, Vol. 16, Pages 4064: Development and Validation of a Self-Administered Semiquantitative Food Frequency Questionnaire Focused on Gut Microbiota: The Stance4Health-FFQ Nutrients doi: 10.3390/nu16234064 Authors: Annarita Formisano Marika Dello Russo Paola Russo Alfonso Siani Daniel Hinojosa-Nogueira Beatriz Navajas-Porras Ángela Toledano-Marín Silvia Pastoriza Telmo Blasco Alberto Lerma-Aguilera María Pilar Francino Francisco Javier Planes Verónica González-Vigil José
Nutrients, Vol. 16, Pages 4063: The Importance of Self-Identities and Habitual Behavior for Eating More Plant Foods Nutrients doi: 10.3390/nu16234063 Authors: Marzena Jeżewska-Zychowicz Marta Sajdakowska Jerzy Gębski Małgorzata Kosicka-Gębska Krystyna Gutkowska Objectives: This study aimed to identify the predictors of eating more plant-based foods and legumes in terms of previous changes in consumption, habitual frequency
Do-it-yourself food gifts are unique expressions of warmth and connection with a personal touch. When crafted with health in mind, they become even more meaningful, offering both nourishment and joy. Perfect for a festive gathering, heartfelt thank-you, or a simple gesture of kindness, healthy, homemade food gifts, like dry soup mixes, spice blends, and dip
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While fasting generally involves abstaining from food for a particular period of time, dry fasting involves abstaining from both food and beverages. Proponents claim it can help with weight loss, improve immune function, reduce inflammation, and even delay aging. Importantly, current research does not support these claims. More importantly, the risks are significant. To continue
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Q: How do seltzer, “vitamin water,” and mineral water compare to plain water? To continue reading this article or issue you must be a paid subscriber. Sign in Subscribe Subscribe to Tufts Health & Nutrition Get the next year of Tufts Health & Nutrition for as little as $18. And access all of our back
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About one third of U.S. adults get less than the recommended seven to nine hours of sleep a night. In addition to making us feel sleepy during the day, this lack of adequate sleep could have serious health consequences. To continue reading this article or issue you must be a paid subscriber. Sign in Subscribe
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If you typically stay active by walking, hiking, gardening, or engaging in other outdoor activities, don’t let bad weather slow you down! Limited daylight hours, extreme temperatures (hot or cold), wind, and precipitation can make outdoor activity unappealing, uncomfortable, and unsafe. Take advantage of the many options for indoor activities at home or in your
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Researchers comparing intake of ultraprocessed foods (UPFs) with bone health found that higher intake of UPFs was associated with thinner, less dense thigh bones. It was also associated with higher odds of having osteoporosis. Weak bones increase risk of fractures which reduce quality of life, increase rates of hospitalization and disability, and can increase risk
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Body Mass Index (BMI) has long been a shorthand method for determining if one’s weight may negatively impact health. But there are limitations to this measure. For one, it is not a measure of body composition or fat distribution. Body builders and others with a lot of muscle may be classified as overweight or obese
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