According to an analysis of data from nine published studies, individuals with a higher daily vegetable intake have up to a 39% lower risk for liver cancer than adults who seldom eat vegetables. Food & Function, July 2019

Individuals who consume a mostly plant-based diet have up to a 23% reduced risk for diabetes. JAMA Internal Medicine, July 2019

In a recent pilot study involving eleven adults, researchers observed that when participants ate their dinner earlier in the afternoon and did not eat again until the next morning, their bodies were better able to burn fat for energy and they had lower levels of the hormone ghrelin, which stimulates appetite. which may help people…

Children who helped prepare snacks featuring foods they had previously identified as “yucky” were more likely to rate such foods as “okay” or “yummy” than kids who did not assist in the kitchen. Appetite, July 2019

In a study involving 32 overweight or obese volunteers, participants who took a probiotic supplement for three months that contained the bacteria Akkermansia muciniphila lost an average of five lbs. (~2.26 kg) and experienced improved cholesterol readings. Nature Medicine, June 2019

The current data suggests that eating a healthy diet with a high intake of unrefined cereals, vegetables, fruit, nuts, and olive oil, and a moderate/low consumption of saturated fatty acids and red meat is associated with increased survivability following a breast cancer diagnosis. Nutrients, July 2019

Frailty is a condition characterized by weakness, slowness, physical inactivity, self-reported exhaustion, and unintentional weight loss. In a recent study involving 2,154 seniors, researchers found that those with a poor-quality diet were over 40% more likely to be considered as frail four years later than older adults with healthier diets. Journal of the American Geriatric…

A study involving 354 breastfeeding mothers and their children found that kids are less likely to be heavy for their age at six months when their mom eats a healthy diet. The researchers hypothesize that such children will also have a reduced risk for childhood obesity. Nutrients, May 2019

In a pilot study involving 14 healthy individuals, researchers observed that fasting from sunrise to sunset for 30 days led to a significant increase in TPM3 gene expression, which is vital for increasing insulin sensitivity and managing blood glucose levels. Based on the findings, lead author Dr. Ayse Leyla Mindikoglu writes, “[We] believe that dawn-to-sunset…

An analysis of data from ten published studies concerning 33,645 participants concluded that there’s an association between increased consumption of fruits and vegetables and a reduced risk for experiencing depressive symptoms. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, June 2019