Plant-Based Omega-3s May Help Your Heart and Metabolism
Scientists reviewed research on alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), a healthy fat found in plants like flaxseeds, walnuts, and canola oil. This fat is important for …
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Plant-Based Diet Gets a Nutrition Report Card
Researchers studied nearly 26,000 people in Sweden to see if the EAT-Lancet diet—a way of eating that focuses on plants with some animal foods—gives your body …
Read MoreWhat Minerals Are Really in Your Vegetables? A New Look
Scientists studied five important minerals found in vegetables, fruits, and grains that people eat in Poland. They wanted to understand how much of these …
Read MoreCan a Plant-Based Diet Give You All the Nutrients You Need?
Researchers studied nearly 26,000 people in Sweden to see if the EAT-Lancet diet—a way of eating that focuses on plants with some animal foods—provides enough …
Read MoreVegetarian Diets and Vitamin D: What the Science Actually Shows
A new analysis questions whether vegetarian and vegan diets really cause vitamin D deficiency, as some nutrition experts have claimed. Researchers examined the …
Read MorePlant-Based Diets, Friendships, and Mood: What Science Found
Researchers studied 312 people who have been vegetarian or vegan their whole lives from Western and Indian communities to understand how their food choices and …
Read MoreCan Tomato Compound Lycopene Help Fight Cancer?
Scientists are studying lycopene, a red pigment found in tomatoes and other fruits, to see if it might help prevent or treat cancer. This review looked at …
Read MoreEating More Plants May Help Keep Your Weight Stable and Healthy
Researchers followed people over time to see how their weight changed and what they ate. They found that people who ate more healthy plant-based foods—like …
Read MoreCan Vegetarian Women Build Muscle Like Meat Eaters?
Researchers compared 71 women—35 who eat only plants and 36 who eat meat—to see if their different diets affected their muscle strength and bone health. Even …
Read MorePlant-Based Vitamin D Supplement Safety Tested in Cattle
Researchers tested a plant-based form of vitamin D on six cattle to find out how much is safe to give them. They gave the cattle different amounts of this …
Read MoreNew Way to Deliver Healthy Plant Nutrients Your Body Can Actually Use
Scientists created a new way to package healthy plant nutrients so your body can absorb them better. They combined pea protein with folic acid (a B vitamin) …
Read MoreCan Plant Molecules in Food Really Change How Your Genes Work?
Scientists are investigating whether tiny molecules called microRNAs found in plants we eat can travel into our bodies and affect how our genes work. While …
Read MorePlant-Based Tube Feeding Works Well for Home Patients
Researchers tested a new plant-based liquid food designed for people who need tube feeding at home. Forty-one patients used this special formula for up to 13 …
Read MoreSpecial Corn Toast Helps Malnourished Mice Recover Faster
Researchers tested a new type of toast made from corn mixed with a nutritious plant called quelite to help people recover from not eating enough food. They fed …
Read More6 Simple Lifestyle Changes That Protect Women's Hearts
A new review shows that six key lifestyle habits—exercise, healthy eating, good sleep, stress management, strong relationships, and avoiding harmful …
Read MoreVegans and Vegetarians May Need Omega-3 Supplements
Researchers compared omega-3 fatty acid levels in the blood of vegans, vegetarians, pescatarians, and meat-eaters. They found that vegans and vegetarians who …
Read MoreSpecial Seed Powder Helps Fish Fight Disease Better
Scientists tested whether a special seed powder from a plant called Zanthoxylum acanthopodium could help young fish grow better and fight off infections. They …
Read MoreNatural Foods May Help Fight Alzheimer's Disease
Scientists are exploring whether nutrients and plant-based compounds found in everyday foods could help slow down Alzheimer's disease. Unlike current medicines …
Read MoreNatural Plant Compound May Protect Young Pig Livers from Stress
Researchers tested whether a natural compound called chlorogenic acid (found in coffee and plants) could protect the livers of young piglets when they …
Read MoreCan the Planet-Friendly Diet Give You All the Nutrients You Need?
Scientists wanted to know if a special diet designed to help both people and the planet actually gives you all the vitamins and minerals your body needs. They …
Read MoreCan Kids Thrive on Plant-Based Diets? What a New Study Found
Researchers in the Czech Republic studied 95 families—some eating only plants, some eating plants plus dairy/eggs, and some eating meat—to see how different …
Read MoreSpecial Soy Powder Helps Teen Girls Get More Iron
Researchers tested a new sprinkle powder made from specially processed soybeans to see if it could help teenage girls absorb more iron from their food. In an …
Read MoreCan Chickpea and Flaxseed Porridge Lower Cholesterol?
Researchers tested whether a special porridge made from chickpeas and flaxseeds could help lower high cholesterol levels. They fed rats a high-fat diet to give …
Read MoreTwo Plant Compounds Help Rats Lose Weight by Changing How Bodies Store Fat
Researchers tested two natural compounds found in plants—resveratrol (from red grapes and berries) and caffeic acid (from coffee and apples)—to see if they …
Read MorePlant-Based Diets May Increase Hip Fracture Risk, New Study Shows
A large study of over 500,000 adults found that people following vegetarian and vegan diets may have higher rates of hip fractures compared to meat-eaters. …
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