Tag: harvard
Americas: Plant-based diet lowers Type 2 Diabetes risk, find Harvard researchers
People who follow predominantly plant-based diets with greater adherence may have a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes than those who follow these...
Americas: The young still like their sweet drinks, report
Although children and adults drank less sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) from 2003 and 2014, researchers find consumption remains high among adolescents and young adults, and...
Americas: Millions may face protein deficiency with rising CO2 levels
If carbon dioxide (CO2) levels continue to rise as projected, the populations of 18 countries may lose more than 5% of their dietary protein...
Americas: Government-support salt reduction drives are effective, finds report
A new global study projects that a government-supported policy to reduce salt consumption would be highly cost-effective across the world.
Based on costs and...
Americas: High intake of saturated fats increases risk of heart disease
Consuming high amounts of four major saturated fatty acids—found in red meat, dairy fat, butter, lard, and palm oil—may increase risk of coronary heart...
Americas: Eating more greens found to lower type 2 diabetes risk
Consuming a plant-based diet—especially one rich in high-quality plant foods such as whole grains, fruits, vegetables, nuts, and legumes is linked with substantially lower...
Americas: Eating more whole grains found to prolong life
Eating more whole grains may reduce the risk of premature death, according to a new meta-analysis by researchers from Harvard T.H. Chan School of...