Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a condition that occurs when fat accumulates in the liver from causes other than excessive alcohol consumption. An 18-month study involving 294 NAFLD patients revealed that those who adopted the green Mediterranean diet—a version of the Mediterranean diet in which meat is replaced with plant proteins—experienced a greater reduction…

For breast cancer patients, the current data suggests that a diet pattern featuring a high intake of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and legumes and avoids added sugars, sugary drinks, and calorie-dense foods is associated with increased survivability from the disease. Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers, & Prevention, February 2021

The current research suggests that there’s an association between a high intake of fruits and vegetables during childhood and stronger, healthier bones. Nutrition, Exercise, & Lifestyle, February 2021

Among a group of 163 obese or overweight adults, researchers observed that consuming one avocado a day led to an increase of microbes in the digestive system known to break down fiber and support gut health. Journal of Nutrition, December 2020

The World Health Organization reports that teens who consume three or more soft drinks a day or eat fast food four or more times a week are up to 55% more likely to have disturbed sleep than their peers who consume one or fewer soft drinks a day or fast food no more than once…

Dietary assessments of 5,500 adolescents revealed that nearly 66% of calories consumed by teenagers come from ultra-processed foods (such as chips, cookies, candy, soft drinks, and read-to-eat products). American Heart Association, November 2020

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a condition that occurs when fat accumulates in the liver from causes other than excessive alcohol consumption. A review of data from 22 randomized control trials revealed that omega-3 fatty acid supplementation can significantly reduce fat in the liver while also improving blood lipid levels. Nutrients, September 2020

A review of data from six studies that included more than 336,000 participants found that eating one or more servings of chocolate per week could reduce the risk for heart disease by up to 10%. European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, July 2020

Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is described as a spinning sensation that is usually triggered by changing one’s head position. In a recent study involving 900 BPPV patients, researchers found that taking a vitamin D and calcium supplement twice a day reduced the incidence of vertigo episodes by 24%. Neurology, August 2020

A systematic review of data from 48 published studies reported the following foods/vitamins/compounds are associated with a reduced breast cancer risk: vegetables, citrus fruit, mushrooms, calcium, folate, vitamin D, lignans, and carotenoids. International Journal of Environmental Research & Public Health, July 2020