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EGGS once got a bad press due to their cholesterol content but are now included in recommendations for nutrient-dense foods for children and adolescents. This survey confirms that eating eggs is associated with a higher intake of several important nutrients.… Read More >
Traditional FERMENTED FOODS have made a big comeback in recent years. This up-to-date review of components of fermented foods and their possible health effects leads the authors to conclude that fermented foods should be included in dietary guidelines worldwide. This… Read More >
A recent cross-sectional study showed that well-planned VEGETARIAN and VEGAN diets, with supplementation, can meet the dietary requirements of athletes. This paper has been BANT enhanced on the NUTRITION EVIDENCE database to provide a full plain language summary to allow… Read More >
NUTRITION EVIDENCE ALERT SENT IN COLLABORATION WITH NUTRIENTS Welcome to the November edition of the Nutrition Evidence Alert. We’ve picked out 8 newly released articles in nutrition research for you, helping to keep you up-to-date with new findings and developments. Our focus is… Read More >
AMLA, a fruit commonly used in Ayurvedic medicine, may help those with abnormal FAT METABOLISM, according to a recent high-quality clinical trial. This study has been BANT enhanced on the NUTRTION EVIDENCE database to provide a full plain language summary… Read More >
GLUTAMINE, a simple dietary supplement, may help reduce severe side effects in those undergoing radio- and chemotherapy for non-small cell LUNG CANCER. This study has been BANT enhanced on the NUTRITION EVIDENCE database to provide a full plain language summary… Read More >
Low fat – High fat? The controversy goes on. The long-term follow-up of a large clinical trial finds that a LOW-FAT DIET is associated with a lower rate of death from or after BREAST CANCER. This study has been BANT… Read More >
The British Association for Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine (BANT) supports the call by Southampton University, Exeter University and Southampton Hospital (published in the BMJ https://www.bmj.com/content/367/bmj.l5688) for individuals choosing to undertake genetic testing to be accompanied by trained health professionals. Personalised… Read More >
Are GLUTEN-FREE diets, for patients without diagnosed gluten-sensitivity, just a fad? A recent trial finds that a gluten-free diet can help reduce waist circumference, blood glucose and triglyceride levels in those with METABOLIC SYNDROME in just 8 weeks. This study… Read More >
Are you confused about what type of diet to follow? Vegan? Vegetarian? Paleo? A new study has found that it is the QUALITY of your diet and not the TYPE of diet that is important to good health across a… Read More >