Food pyramid is influenced by politics, the economy and society

15-Oct-2024 - In Germany, Austria and Switzerland there are new recommendations for a healthy diet. Behind these food pyramids there is often more business and society than nutritionists. The government recommendations for a healthy diet have been criticized ever since they have existed. The history of these ...

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 ...

One in three cardiovascular deaths is due to an unbalanced diet

Study on the connection of malnutrition and cardiovascular disease

03-May-2024 - In Europe, 1.55 million people die every year due to a poor diet. This is the conclusion of a recent study by Friedrich Schiller University Jena, the Institute for Sustainable Agriculture and Food Economics (INL) and the nutriCARD Competence Cluster. The researchers analysed the importance of ...

Colorful and healthy: a new gem in the potato chip range

18-Apr-2024 - "Rote Emmalie", "Agria" and "Purple Rain": these potatoes are real insider tips for gourmets who value variety and regionality. Despite their lesser-known names, they are characterized by their unique taste. Dedicated farmers and food experts appreciate this and are committed to preserving this ...

Americans More Likely to Choose Vegan Food if Labeled ‘Healthy’ and ‘Sustainable’

The effect was most pronounced among Americans who identify as red meat-eaters.

19-Dec-2023 - There may be a simple way to convince meat eaters to consume vegan food, according to a new USC study: Don’t call the food “vegan.” Americans were far less likely to choose a gourmet gift basket without meat or dairy if it was labeled “vegan” or “plant-based,” according to a nationally ...

Nutrient found in beef and dairy improves immune response to cancer

Scientists at UChicago discover that trans-vaccenic acid (TVA), a fatty acid found in beef, lamb, and dairy products, improves the ability of immune cells to fight tumors

27-Nov-2023 - Trans-vaccenic acid (TVA), a long-chain fatty acid found in meat and dairy products from grazing animals such as cows and sheep, improves the ability of CD8+T cells to infiltrate tumors and kill cancer cells, according to a new study by researchers from the University of Chicago. The research, ...

Allergic responses to common foods could significantly increase risk of heart disease, cardiovascular death

Surprising new research: Antibodies to allergens such as dairy, peanuts may up risk even for people without obvious food allergies

14-Nov-2023 - Sensitivity to common food allergens such as dairy and peanuts could be an important and previously unappreciated cause of heart disease, new research suggests – and the increased risk for cardiovascular death includes people without obvious food allergies. That increased risk could be comparable ...

Stanford study shows how the meat and dairy sector resists competition from alternative animal products

22-Aug-2023 - The analysis compares innovations and policies related to plant-based and lab-grown alternatives to animal meat and dairy in the U.S. and European Union. Its findings could help ensure legislation levels the food industry playing field. The summertime barbecue – an American tradition synonymous ...

Increasing legumes and reducing red meat is safe for bone health and protein intake

22-Aug-2023 - A study conducted at the University of Helsinki demonstrated that the partial substitution of red and processed meat with pea- and faba bean–based food products ensured sufficient intake of amino acids in the diet and did not negatively affect bone metabolism. “Decreasing the consumption of red ...

A healthy diet, reading, and doing sports promote reasoning skills in children

18-Aug-2023 - Reasoning skills are crucial skills in learning, academic performance, and everyday problem-solving. According to a recent study conducted at the University of Eastern Finland, improved overall diet quality and reduced consumption of red meat, as well as increased time spent in reading and ...