How chemical reactions deplete nutrients in plant-based drinks

17-Dec-2024 - Over the last decade, the global market for plant-basedbeverageshas seen remarkable growth, with oat, almond, soy and rice drinks emerging as popular alternatives to cow’smilkincoffeeand oatmeal during this time. One of the likely reasons for millions of liters of plant-based drinks ending ...

Protein-Based Sweeteners as Sugar Substitutes

04-Dec-2024 - Worldwide, consumption of sugar has risen steadily in recent decades even though thisfoodcontributes to cavities, high blood pressure and widespread health issues such as type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. In the joint research project NovelSweets, researchers at the Fraunhofer ...

How anti-obesity drugs are linked to food waste

In study, 1 in 4 users reports an increase in discarding food

25-Nov-2024 - Taking anti-obesity drugs has led some U.S. adults to throw away morefoodthan they tossed before starting the medications, a new study has found. In a survey of people currently onGLP-1medications such as Ozempic, 25% of respondents agreed they had wasted morefoodsince taking the drugs, ...

Energy drinks: how dangerous are they for young people or those with a damaged heart?

20-Nov-2024 - Two thirds of young people in the EU consume energy drinks. The sweet taste and targeted marketing make the drinks particularly popular in this age group. Many doctors and nutrition experts are concerned about this development. In addition to the high sugar content, the caffeine they contain is ...

Fasting and blood sugar

09-Oct-2024 - Dry fasting is a step up from the popular intermittent fasting method, which also involves abstaining from liquids. A study shows that the metabolism of a healthy person can cope well with this. A team of researchers led by Prof. Dr. Olga Ramich from the German Institute of Human Nutrition ...

Moderate Coffee Intake Reduces Cardiometabolic Risks

Study Highlights Health Benefits of Regular Coffee Consumption

18-Sep-2024 - Consuming moderate amounts ofcoffeeand caffeine regularly may offer a protective effect against developing multiple cardiometabolic diseases, including type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease and stroke, according to new research published in the Endocrine Society’sJournal of Clinical ...

Non-Thermal Processing: A Breakthrough for Lower-Glycemic Foods

Study reveals starch modifications that control blood sugar and support public health

17-Sep-2024 - Researchers have made significant advancements in developing health-focusedfoodtechnologies by investigating non-thermal processing methods to alter starch digestibility. This cutting-edge approach aims to regulate postprandial blood glucose levels, offering a promising dietary strategy to ...

Innovative Tool Assesses Global Hydration Guidelines

Virginia Tech's New Tool Evaluates Drinking Recommendations in 93 Countries

02-Sep-2024 - Adequate water intake is essential for human health and well-being. But around the world, the consumption of sugarybeverageshas risen and accelerated health challenges including obesity, Type 2 diabetes, heart disease and tooth decay. Virginia Tech researchers studied the comprehensiveness and ...

Red Meat as a Diabetes Risk Factor

29-Aug-2024 - Meat consumption, particularly consumption of processed meat and unprocessed red meat, is associated with a higher type 2 diabetes risk, an analysis of data from almost two million participants has found. The findings are published today inThe Lancet Diabetes and ...

Looking to boost your heart health? Try a baked potato

Nutrition sciences professor Neda Akhavan's recent study suggests spuds as a potential superfood for those with Type 2 diabetes

13-Aug-2024 - The potato is small enough to fit inside a person’s hand yet contains enough nutrients to whittle waistlines and lower blood sugar in adults with Type 2 diabetes. Yet, despite the fact that potatoes – particularly the skins – are packed with health-boosting nutrients, they routinely get a bad rap ...