Eating Mediterranean Foods May Boost Your COVID Vaccine Protection
A new study found that people who follow a Mediterranean diet—especially those who eat more olive oil and beans—may have stronger immune responses to COVID-19 …
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Can Eating Beans Help Your Liver Stay Healthy?
Researchers looked at studies about eating legumes (beans, lentils, peas) and how they affect liver and gallbladder health. They found that eating legumes …
Read MoreFoods With Phytates May Help Prevent Broken Bones in Older Adults
Researchers followed nearly 2,000 middle-aged and older adults for over 11 years to see if eating foods high in phytates—a natural compound found in seeds, …
Read MoreSprouted Beans Make Better 3D-Printed Food
Scientists discovered that letting lentils and peas sprout before turning them into flour makes the flour work much better for 3D food printing. When these …
Read MorePlant Protein May Help Athletes' Gut Health During Training
When athletes eat more plant-based protein during intense training, their gut bacteria change in ways that might help their bodies work better. Researchers …
Read MoreEating More Plants May Lower Your Risk of Colon Cancer by 9%
A large study combining data from over 1.2 million people found that those who ate more plant-based foods had a 9% lower risk of developing colorectal cancer. …
Read MoreFermented Velvet Beans May Help Control Blood Sugar Better Than Raw Ones
Scientists discovered that fermenting velvet bean seeds with helpful bacteria makes them more nutritious and better at managing type 2 diabetes. When they fed …
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