A randomized crossover trial shows that The Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) 🥗, which is a diet rich in foods 🍎🍌🥦 (fruits, vegetables, whole grains) may reduce hyperglycemia and glycemic variability. 📉

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There's new evidence that cruciferous vegetables (broccoli 🥦, cabbage 🥬, cauliflower 🥗 and kale 🌿) blunt spikes in blood sugar levels, which could be particularly important for those with type 2 diabetes or who are at risk, finds small randomized controlled trial of 4 serves a day over 2 weeks.

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Higher healthy Plant-based Diet Index (hPDI) scores at baseline were associated with lower systolic and diastolic blood pressure 🩺, fasting glucose 🍬, triglycerides 📉 and total:HDL cholesterol ratio ⚖️ and with higher HDL cholesterol 🥑; similar associations were observed for the overall PDI, study finds.

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Low-carbohydrate diets may not be beneficial for primary prevention of type 2 diabetes unless they prioritize plant-based protein 🌱, healthy fats 🥑, and high-quality carbohydrates 🍞, study finds.

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Parkinson’s disease and diet: frequent consumption of sweets 🍬 (+20%), red meat 🍖 (+15%), and cured meats 🥓 (+32%) linked to higher likelihood of developing PD, while fruit 🍊, primarily citrus, exhibits protective properties (–16%), according to a study on 1292 Italian patients.

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The most comprehensive study of ketogenic diet’s mental health effects pooled 50 studies spanning 60 years to see what we know about its influence on mood. Keto diets were associated with small to moderate improvements in depressive symptoms. No significant associations were found for anxiety. 🥑📊🧠

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Researchers followed 3,991 participants aged >65 years to see if their diet was linked to changes in blood pressure. After 3 years, 1,764 developed high blood pressure. Higher adherence to a plant-based diet was significantly associated with a reduced risk of hypertension in this population. 🥦📊❤️

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Researchers took 22 healthy young adults and split them into an omnivorous or plant-based group with the same protein and calories. After 10 weeks of training, the plant-based group had improved markers of cardiometabolic health 🌱❤️ (compared to the omni group) without compromising micronutrient status.

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A 6-year study of 5,944 adults over 50 found replacing 5% of total energy intake from animal fat with vegetable fat corresponded to a 15% lower risk of dementia. Also, the highest intake of monounsaturated fat had a 37% lower risk, while the highest intake of saturated fat had a 56% higher risk. 🥑🥦🧠

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High- and Low-Fat Dairy Consumption 🥛🧀 and Long-Term Risk of Dementia 🧠: Evidence From a 25-Year Prospective Cohort Study 📅 - PubMed

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Wild blueberries 🫐 and cardiometabolic health: a current 🔎 review of the evidence 📚

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Meta-analysis of pet nutrition 🐾 finds no evidence that standard additives are harmful or that human-grade ingredients are superior, while showing that processing food 🧪 actually tends to improve nutrient digestibility for dogs 🐶 and cats 🐱

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👶 A 2015 study in Pelotas, Brazil, found that toddlers' diets at age two were linked to their cognitive performance at ages six and seven. Children with "unhealthy" dietary patterns, characterized by snacks and processed meats, scored lower on IQ tests.

🍎 The "unhealthy" pattern included snacks, instant noodles, sweet biscuits, candies, soft drinks, sausages, and processed meats. The "healthy" pattern included beans, fruits, vegetables, baby foods, and natural fruit juices. The "healthy" pattern did not show a link to higher IQ scores, as it was common among most children in the study (92% consumed four or more healthy foods).

📈 This negative association was stronger in children who had early-life deficits in weight, height, or head circumference, indicating a cumulative disadvantage where biological vulnerability and poor diet interact.

🌍 The findings, published Feb. 02, 2026, are significant globally, as ultraprocessed foods are common in early childhood diets worldwide and may interfere with neurodevelopment.

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🧠 Early high-fat, high-sugar diets can cause lasting brain and eating habit changes, even after normalizing weight, according to new University College Cork (UCC) research published today in Nature Communications.

🔬 Targeting gut bacteria, like the strain Bifidobacterium longum APC1472, or consuming prebiotic fibers (FOS, GOS) can help prevent or reverse these long-term unhealthy eating patterns.

💡 This study highlights that what we eat in early life significantly shapes lifelong brain pathways related to appetite control and could increase the risk of obesity later in life.

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🧠 Compulsive eating isn't just about willpower. New research suggests it stems from a complex interplay between the brain's reward system and metabolic signals like insulin, which work together to curb cravings for high-sugar, high-fat foods.

🔬 Scientists discovered that dopamine and insulin receptors in a specific brain region (the central amygdala) act as a "brake" on desires for palatable foods. When this balance is disrupted, it becomes harder to resist these foods, even with negative consequences.

⚙️ Experiments with mice showed that a lack of dopamine receptors in the central amygdala led to a significant drop in insulin receptors and impaired insulin signaling, resulting in increased compulsive food-seeking behavior despite punishment.

💡 This interaction between dopamine and insulin receptors acts as a "fine-tuner" of motivation, influencing how difficult it is to stop eating when it may be harmful, a core aspect of compulsive eating.

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Research has found for every 10 % increase in calories from ultra-processed foods, young children had higher scores on measures of internalizing behaviours (such as anxiety and fearfulness), externalizing behaviours (such as aggression and hyperactivity), and overall behavioural difficulties.

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Higher dietary protein intake is associated with increased likelihood of metabolic syndrome reversal in a population study.

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Differences in amino acid digestibility between young and older adults: a randomized crossover study using the dual tracer method

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Researchers have found that the more ultra-processed foods fathers consumed before conception, the higher their babies' birth weight and the greater the accumulation of fat in the thighs and around the waist at birth.

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• 🍎 Study reveals that differently processed foods, even with identical calories and nutrients, trigger distinct metabolic and brain responses in healthy adults. Ultraprocessed meals led to higher insulin release, increased energy expenditure, and altered brain reward system activity.

• 🧠 Researchers at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC found that the way food is processed influences how our bodies and brains react to it, beyond just its carbohydrate, fat, and protein content.

• 🔬 Published this month in Nature Metabolism, the study involved 57 healthy adults (18-45 years old) who consumed either minimally or highly processed 300-calorie meals. All metabolic and brain imaging metrics differed between the two meal types.

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