Eyes are super important, and as we get older, they need extra care. Eating the right foods and taking certain vitamins can help keep your vision clear and healthy. But before you start popping pills, it's smart to chat with a doctor, especially if you're already on other meds. So, what are the best vitamins for eye health? Let's break it down. First up, vitamin A....
Fasting has been a part of many religions for centuries. In the Christian Orthodox Church, fasting is a big deal. It involves avoiding certain foods for specific periods. But does this practice actually help people maintain a healthy weight? A recent study in Northern Greece tried to find out. The study looked at two groups of people. One group followed the fasting ...
In eight Latin American countries, a significant gap exists between recommended diets and actual eating habits. A recent investigation focused on urban areas in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. The goal was to see how well people followed the EAT-Lancet diet and how this affected their intake of essential nutrients. The EA...
Did you know that the food choices of Norwegian youth can greatly impact their nutritional health? A recent study explored how different plant-based diets stack up against a traditional omnivorous diet among 16-to-24-year-olds. The focus was on comparing food groups, macronutrient intake, and actual blood measurements of carotenoids and fatty acids. Understanding the...
Did you know what elite teen rugby players eat in a week? A recent study took a close look at their energy needs, what they burn, and how their meals measure up to sports nutrition guidelines. This wasn't just about fueling their awesome performances, but also about keeping them healthy and helping them recover. The team focused on national-level players, tracking th...
Food and nutrient intake are vital for health studies, food monitoring, and managing diseases. Traditional methods like 24-hour dietary recalls and food diaries often fail due to memory issues and the desire to give socially acceptable answers. Artificial intelligence (AI) offers a way out with its automated, unbiased, and scalable techniques. Yet, how effective thes...
Imagine boosting your plant-based beverage with a powerful nutrient called selenium. Selenium is crucial for our health, and scientists are looking for creative ways to incorporate it into our food. One such method is using microencapsulation to make selenium easier for our bodies to absorb. Researchers have been testing this idea by creating tiny selenium particles...