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Dragofix @Dragofix@veganism.social
· 2d ago
Why are ultra-processed foods linked to heart disease? New clues found in the bloodstream https://www.earth.com/lifestyle/why-are-ultra-processed-foods-linked-to-heart-disease-new-clues-found-in-the-bloodstream/ #nutrition #food #health #heart #HeartHealth #disease
Why are ultra-processed foods linked to heart disease? New clues found in the bloodstream
earth.com

Why are ultra-processed foods linked to heart disease? New clues found in the bloodstream

Blood patterns offer new clues to why ultra-processed foods are linked to heart disease, beyond their sugar, salt and saturated fat content.

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Dragofix @Dragofix@veganism.social
· 1w ago
Vegan diets have a surprising effect on gut bacteria, study reveals https://www.earth.com/lifestyle/vegan-diets-have-a-surprising-effect-on-gut-bacteria-study-reveals/ #nutrition #plantbased #food #vegan #veganism #health #gut #GutHealth #GoVegan
Vegan diets have a surprising effect on gut bacteria, study reveals
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Vegan diets have a surprising effect on gut bacteria, study reveals

A study reveals that vegans have less diverse gut bacteria than meat-eaters, despite eating more fiber and showing several healthier metabolic markers.

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Sheri Goodman Graham, MS @sherigoodmangraham@mastodon.social
· 1w ago
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Hi Mastodon! I'm Sheri Goodman Graham, MS, a nutrition and lifestyle coach for women over 45. After nearly 30 years in nutrition, my focus is simple: lose body fat, not muscle. Whole plant foods, enough protein, strength training and sleep beat crash diets every time. Why weight loss after 45 feels different, and what helps: https://medium.com/@sherigoodmangrahamms/why-weight-loss-after-45-feels-different-and-what-helps-766299b7e022 #introduction #nutrition #plantbased #menopause #womenshealth
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Dragofix @Dragofix@veganism.social
· 1w ago
Six popular sugar substitutes linked to faster brain aging https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/10/261028234238.htm #health #brain #BrainHealth #aging #nutrition
Six popular sugar substitutes linked to faster brain aging
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Six popular sugar substitutes linked to faster brain aging

A study of nearly 13,000 adults found that people consuming the most artificial sweeteners experienced a 62% faster decline in memory and thinking skills, equivalent to approximately 1.6 additional years of brain aging. Six popular sweeteners were linked to faster cognitive decline, raising concerns about the long-term brain health effects of common sugar substitutes, although causation was not established.

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Dragofix @Dragofix@veganism.social
· 1w ago
“Our diet has to be not only for our own health but also for the health of our planet,” What should you really eat? Scientists unveil a new food pyramid https://www.earth.com/lifestyle/what-should-you-really-eat-scientists-unveil-a-new-food-pyramid/ #nutrition #plantbased #food #vegan #veganism #GoVegan #environment
What should you really eat? Scientists unveil a new food pyramid
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What should you really eat? Scientists unveil a new food pyramid

Scientists have developed a new international food pyramid that brings together nutrition advice from around the world, with some surprising differences.

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Dragofix @Dragofix@veganism.social
· 1w ago
Six Months After Veganuary, 82% of Participants Have At Least Halved Their Animal Product Consumption https://vegconomist.com/society/charity-campaigns/six-months-after-veganuary-82-participants-halved-animal-product-consumption/ #nutrition #plantbased #food #veganuary #vegan #veganism #GoVegan
Six Months After Veganuary, 82% of Participants Have At Least Halved Their Animal Product Consumption - vegconomist - the vegan business magazine
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Six Months After Veganuary, 82% of Participants Have At Least Halved Their Animal Product Consumption - vegconomist - the vegan business magazine

Ahead of World Vegan Day on November 1, Veganuary has published the results of its follow-up survey on Veganuary 2026. Of the respondents who were not vegan

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Dragofix @Dragofix@veganism.social
· 1w ago
How food companies turn taxpayer-funded school meals into a market for ultra-processed foods https://usrtk.org/healthwire/school-lunch-ultra-processed-food/ #nutrition #food #health #school #UnitedStates #USA #US
How food companies turn taxpayer-funded school meals into a market for ultra-processed foods
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How food companies turn taxpayer-funded school meals into a market for ultra-processed foods

Food giants use school meals to build brand loyalty with kids. Experts explain why schools rely on ultra-processed foods and what it would take to change.

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Dragofix @Dragofix@veganism.social
· 1w ago
Millions take fish oil for brain health. A two-year study found no benefit https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/10/261020085427.htm #AnimalRights #fish #FishOil #nutrition #health #brain #BrainHealth
Millions take fish oil for brain health. A two-year study found no benefit
sciencedaily.com

Millions take fish oil for brain health. A two-year study found no benefit

A surprising two-year clinical trial found that fish oil supplements successfully delivered omega-3s to the brain but failed to improve memory or protect against Alzheimer's-related brain shrinkage. Researchers suspect that getting these nutrients through a healthy diet may offer benefits that supplements alone cannot provide.

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Dragofix @Dragofix@veganism.social
· 1w ago
Scientists tested 39 sweeteners and uncovered surprising gut effects https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/10/261016081103.htm #health #GutHealth #nutrition #sweeteners
Scientists tested 39 sweeteners and uncovered surprising gut effects
sciencedaily.com

Scientists tested 39 sweeteners and uncovered surprising gut effects

Scientists have discovered that many common sweeteners can interfere with gut bacteria, with some combinations involving medications producing surprisingly strong effects. One sweetener mixed with a widely prescribed antidepressant reduced beneficial bacteria and microbial diversity in laboratory experiments, raising new questions about potential effects on gut health and immunity.

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Dragofix @Dragofix@veganism.social
· 2w ago
Tofu is the winner. Scientist creates new holistic scoring system to measure the impact of food https://phys.org/news/2026-10-tofu-winner-scientist-holistic-scoring.html #nutrition #plantbased #food #tofu #environment #GoVegan
Tofu is the winner. Scientist creates new holistic scoring system to measure the impact of food
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Tofu is the winner. Scientist creates new holistic scoring system to measure the impact of food

Consumers are increasingly confronted with conflicting information surrounding how much protein they should have and which protein sources are healthiest, most sustainable, and best value for money. Cambridge research has uncovered the truth.

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Dragofix @Dragofix@veganism.social
· 2w ago
Scientists link a strange sugar in red meat to a 63% higher diabetes risk https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/10/261017230031.htm #nutrition #health #diabetes #meat
Scientists link a strange sugar in red meat to a 63% higher diabetes risk
sciencedaily.com

Scientists link a strange sugar in red meat to a 63% higher diabetes risk

A study of nearly 90,000 adults found that people consuming the most of a little-known sugar found in red meat had a 63% higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Scientists suspect the sugar may trigger chronic inflammation, potentially revealing a hidden connection between red meat and diabetes that goes beyond weight gain.

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Dragofix @Dragofix@veganism.social
· 2w ago
Swap Meat For Vegetables And Avert 4.5 Million Chronic Disease Cases, Finds Study https://plantbasednews.org/lifestyle/health/swap-meat-for-vegetables-chronic-disease/ #nutrition #plantbased #food #health #meat #disease #GoVegan
Swap Meat For Vegetables And Avert 4.5 Million Chronic Disease Cases, Finds Study
plantbasednews.org

Swap Meat For Vegetables And Avert 4.5 Million Chronic Disease Cases, Finds Study

According to a new study, reducing red and processed meat consumption in favor of vegetables and legumes could reduce chronic disease risk

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Dragofix @Dragofix@veganism.social
· 3w ago
Scientists discover that eating leafy greens and beans together helps your gut build a powerful health molecule https://www.earth.com/lifestyle/scientists-discover-that-eating-leafy-greens-and-beans-together-helps-your-gut-build-a-powerful-health-molecule/ #nutrition #plantbased #food #health #GutHealth #GoVegan
Scientists discover that eating leafy greens and beans together helps your gut build a powerful health molecule
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Scientists discover that eating leafy greens and beans together helps your gut build a powerful health molecule

Gut bacteria combine nitrate from leafy greens with plant iron to make molecules that lowered blood pressure and improved blood sugar control.

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Dragofix @Dragofix@veganism.social
· 1mo ago
Pomegranate compound improves heart function by up to 80% in study https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/09/260925093157.htm #nutrition #fruit #fruits #pomegranate #health #HEartHealth
Pomegranate compound improves heart function by up to 80% in study
sciencedaily.com

Pomegranate compound improves heart function by up to 80% in study

A compound the body can make after eating pomegranates, walnuts, and some berries improved measures of heart function by up to 80% in animal models of a difficult-to-treat form of heart failure. Urolithin A helped stiff heart tissue relax and reduced scarring and abnormal enlargement. It also improved relaxation in engineered human heart tissue.

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