The intake of polyphenol-rich food has been applied in the prevention and treatment of chronic diseases in humans. Inflammatory response, oxidative stress, and disruption of the bowel epithelium are i.. Read More

The world is heading to a global food crisis due to the ballooning world population. It needs sustainable sources of dietary protein. .. Read More

There is currently a trend in replacing animal proteins with plant proteins by shifting towards a more plant-based diet, as promoted in Western countries. However, such reduction may not only impair p.. Read More

You should know that there is more than just water in your drinking water. Yes, drinking water contains an assortment of minerals, like calcium, fluoride, and magnesium. While these minerals may be es.. Read More

Chronic constipation is one of most common chronic digestive disorders. Not only does it make life miserable for the affected, its treatment is time-consuming and expensive... Read More

Iron deficiency is the more common nutritional deficiency, especially in Asian women. Oral iron supplementation is the recommended first-line treatment. It is also used as a preventive measure. Even s.. Read More

Carbohydrate restriction is not a new topic in nutrition. It has been studied in numerous contexts, including its effects on weight management and health. .. Read More

We know that eating fruits and vegetables is beneficial for people in Europe and the United States as most population studies were conducted with these people. What about the Asians? Can we translate .. Read More

Everyone is raving about plant-based diets that are recommended for chronic disease prevention. Does eating just fruits and vegetables only suffice to maintain good health? What types of fruits and ve.. Read More

What is so special about avocado? Avocado is comparatively rich in unsaturated fat and fiber among the fruits and vegetables. Diets emphasizing unsaturated fat are associated with reducing cardio-meta.. Read More

Stevia is famous for sweetness due to the content of steviol. It is used as a natural, non-caloric sweetener in numerous food applications, replacing the traditional sugar and decreasing the caloric c.. Read More

Does moderate alcohol consumption affect our cardiovascular health? A recent Chinese study tried to answer this question.[1] .. Read More