In addition to legumes, experts consider the following vegetables to be good sources for plant-based protein: watercress, alfalfa sprouts, spinach, Chinese cabbage, asparagus, mustard and collard greens, broccoli, Brussel sprouts, and cauliflower. Medical News Today, June 2020

Using data from the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition study, researchers estimate that every 66 gram increase in daily fruit and vegetable consumption is associated with a 25% reduced risk for type 2 diabetes. BMJ, July 2020

Though further research is warranted, a review of data from 14 published studies found that omega-3 fatty acid supplementation during pregnancy may reduce the risk for preeclampsia and postpartum depression. Journal of Maternal-Fetal & Neonatal Medicine, July 2020

An analysis of blood samples and dietary information regarding 468 adults suggests that high fiber intake is associated with better renal function. BMC Nephrology, July 2020

Researchers examined connections between genetics, habitual coffee consumption, and health conditions from a dataset that included over 300,000 adults in the UK Biobank and found that drinking six or more cups of coffee a day is associated with an elevated risk of osteoarthritis, arthropathy, and obesity. Clinical Nutrition, March 2020

During a six-week study, researchers observed that participants who replaced unhealthy snack foods with almonds experienced improvements in both endothelial function (the functionality of the thin membrane that lines the heart and blood vessels) and their cholesterol readings. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, May 2020

A review of findings from 23 published studies suggests that adding health warning labels to soft drink packaging could reduce sugary drink intake. Study leader Dr. Anna Grummon writes, “Our findings suggest that sugary drink warnings help consumers better understand products’ healthfulness and encourage consumers to make healthier choices about what drinks to buy… These…

Because posting calories on menus leads consumers to make healthier food choices, researchers estimate that this practice may prevent nearly 15,000 cases of cardiovascular disease in the United States within five years. Circulation, June 2020

A review of health and dietary data concerning 10,660 middleaged men found that a greater intake of vegetables (especially raw vegetables) is associated with a lower risk for hypertension. British Journal of Nutrition, May 2020

Healthy omega-3 fatty acid serum levels are associated with better cardiovascular health and cognitive function, as well as reduced inflammation. In a recent article published in the journal Current Pharmaceutical Design, the authors speculate that improving omega-3 fatty acid levels during childhood and adolescence may reduce impulsivity and reward sensitivity, potentially lowering the risk for…