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In-depth review reveals dietary lipid intervention as potential strategy to prevent brain aging
Date: 28/09/2023
As the global burden of aging-related brain diseases, particularly dementia, continues to rise, this research offers promising insights into potential nutritional interventions that could improve brain function during aging.
FAB WEBINAR - Feeding Better Mood, Behaviour, Learning and Sleep - Evidence and Best Practice
Date: 28/09/2023
David Rex, RD, and Dr Alex Richardson discuss the latest evidence-based research into how children's diets affect their health, wellbeing and performance - and what parents, professionals and policymakers can do to help
Researchers find link between plastic additive and autism, ADHD
Date: 28/09/2023
Previous studies found associations between children with autism and exposure to BPA. This study has found that the reason for the link is decreased efficiency in a key step involved in BPA detoxification.
Saturated fat may interfere with creating memories in the aged brain - while omega-3 are protective
Date: 27/09/2023
New research hints at a few ways fatty foods affect cells in the brain, a finding that could help explain the link between a high-fat diet and impaired memory—especially as we age.
Autistic individuals have increased risk of chronic physical health conditions across the whole body
Date: 25/09/2023
"We are aware of the risks of mental health conditions in autistic people, but this new research identifies their risks of physical health conditions too. We need to urgently re-evaluate current health care systems to improve support for autistic people."
Ultra-processed food linked to higher risk of depression, research finds
Date: 20/09/2023
This is the first large study to suggest that consuming ultra-processed foods and drinks, particularly those that include artificial sweeteners, could increase the instance of depression
Ignorance to sex differences may explain why nutrition interventions fail in research
Date: 15/09/2023
The authors note that to enhance the effectiveness of dietary recommendations and treatments, future research should consistently include both men and women in their studies.
A quarter of people are undoing the benefits of healthy meals by unhealthy snacking, research finds
Date: 14/09/2023
"Considering 95% of us snack, and that nearly a quarter of our calories come from snacks, swapping unhealthy snacks such as cookies, crisps and cakes to healthy snacks like fruit and nuts is a really simple way to improve your health."
Omega-3 supplementation during pregnancy reduces infant risks for food allergy
Date: 14/09/2023
Maternal omega-3 supplementation had significant effects on egg and peanut sensitisation among infants.
Anaemia afflicts nearly 1 in 4 people worldwide, but there are practical strategies for reducing it
Date: 08/09/2023
Anaemia can inhibit brain development and fine motor skills in children and heighten the risk of stroke, cardiovascular disease, dementia and other chronic illnesses in older adults.
Poor metabolic health could increase risk of developing dementia later in life
Date: 07/09/2023
"Our study findings suggest that early identification and management of metabolic syndrome could potentially reduce risk of developing dementia later in life..."
Anxiety: A Metabolic Disorder?
Date: 05/09/2023
The most basic symptoms of anxiety may relate to energy use, and the most direct treatment may be dietary.
Fats found in breastmilk may provide answers to why breast is best
Date: 31/08/2023
There are marked differences between the lipidomes of human milk, infant formula, and animal milk, with notable distinctions between ether lipids that are reflected in the infant plasma lipidome.
Study demonstrates adding complex component of milk to infant formula confers long-term cognitive benefits
Date: 31/08/2023
Feeding infants formula supplemented with MFGM and lactoferrin for 12 months raised IQ by 5 points at 5 ½ years of age.
Replacing saturated fat and salt with herbs/spices is both tasty and healthy
Date: 29/08/2023
Using herbs/spices to enhance the flavour of commonly consumed foods reformulated to be lower in over consumed dietary components is an acceptable strategy and has the potential to lower intake of saturated fat and sodium.
Getting the most health benefits from fruit smoothies: Researchers find adding a banana decreases level of flavanols
Date: 24/08/2023
"This highlights how food preparation and combinations can affect the absorption of dietary compounds in foods."
Eating emulsifiers during pregnancy and lactation linked to health risks in mouse offspring
Date: 24/08/2023
"Maternal consumption of emulsifiers may affect offspring health, promoting mild metabolic disarrangements, anxiety-like states and cognitive impairments."
FAB WEBINAR - Feeding Humanity: The Key Role of Nutrition in the Mental Health Crisis
Date: 17/08/2023
A FAB Research Live Webinar and Q&A session - with Professor Michael A Crawford PhD, FRSB, FRCPath
Culinary medicine: Dietary approaches to chronic disease
Date: 16/08/2023
Culinary medicine programs can be implemented as patient care interventions or experiential nutrition education for students, medical trainees, and health care professionals.
9 signs you have inflammation in your body. Could an anti-inflammatory diet help?
Date: 15/08/2023
Inflammation is a major factor in the link between diet and many health conditions. Eating an anti-inflammatory diet is considered safe, likely to support health and to prevent future chronic conditions.
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