A new review published in Applied Food Research (December 2025) “discusses the antidiabetic potential of five underutilized crops: Buckwheat, Quinoa, Amaranth, Moringa, and Teff. These crops are rich in bioactive compounds, including polyphenols, flavonoids, and saponins, which are known to play significant roles in the prevention and management of diabetes. By improving insulin sensitivity, inhibitingContinue reading “Antidiabetic potential of underutilized crops: Nutritional, phytochemical insights, and prospects for diabetes management: New review”
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Plant-based animal product alternatives are healthier and more environmentally sustainable than animal products: Review
A new paper published in the journal Future Foods concludes that plant-based meat and dairy alternatives offer a healthier and more environmentally sustainable solution when compared with the animal products they are designed to replace (University of Bath, 2022). The review analyzed the results of 43 studies. In completing the review, the author evaluated theContinue reading “Plant-based animal product alternatives are healthier and more environmentally sustainable than animal products: Review”
Diets high in fiber associated with less antibiotic resistance in gut bacteria: new research
According to new research published in the journal mBIO (2022), “Healthy adults who eat a diverse diet with at least 8-10 grams of soluble fiber a day have fewer antibiotic-resistant microbes in their guts…” Soluble fiber is found in foods such as oats, barley, beans, lentils, nuts, seeds (e.g., flaxseed) and some fruits and vegetablesContinue reading “Diets high in fiber associated with less antibiotic resistance in gut bacteria: new research”
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