Aging and Chronic Disease
Plant protein vs. animal protein: Which has the greatest impact bone health?
Studies suggest that increased intakes of plant-based foods and decreased consumption of animal-based foods may reduce the risk of chronic
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Plant Pigment Power of Phytonutrients and Vascular Health
Blueberries, Red Raspberries and Resveratrol Phytochemicals, also known as phytonutrients (phyto=plant) are plant-based compounds with certain biological actions that sustain
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Intake of fermented dairy foods is inversely associated with cardiovascular disease risk
Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and cardiovascular disease (CVD) are both leading causes of morbidity and mortality in many countries.
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A follow-up to the Women’s Health Initiative Dietary Modification Trial: Are there health benefits associated with low-fat dietary patterns?
The preferred macronutrient dietary composition and its potential impact on health has been debated for decades. The importance of this
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A Japanese dietary pattern promotes healthy aging
It is well known that certain dietary patterns such as those rich in highly processed foods are associated with increased
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Nutrition & Parkinson’s disease: is there a link?
Figure of mouse brain tissue from the substantia nigra; cells that are stained are dopamine producing. Parkinson’s disease (PD) is
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Can We Prevent Muscle Loss as We Age?
Review published in Advances in Nutrition finds increasing dairy may be an effective strategy to combat sarcopenia. As we age,
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Strategies to improve bone health among Hispanic adults: where do we go next?
A healthy, balanced diet is important for overall good health, but certain nutrients, such as protein, calcium, vitamin D, potassium,
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Nutrition and Oral Health – Do our mouths hold the key?
A logical start when we think about nutrition is the mouth. The mouth is the first point of entry for
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