Tag Archive for 'Carbohydrate'

Boege et al. found that eating more fruits and vegetables during the day was associated with sleeping more soundly later that same night. Image credit: Guillermo Gavilla.

Diets Rich in Fruits and Vegetables May Promote Better Sleep Health

Jun 16, 2025 by News Staff

In a new study led by University of Chicago Medicine and Columbia University researchers, a 5-cup increase (from no intake) in fruits and vegetables, meeting...

The fructose survival hypothesis proposes that obesity and metabolic disorders may have developed from over-stimulation of an evolutionary-based biologic response (survival switch) that aims to protect animals in advance of crisis. Image credit: Günther.

Excessive Fructose Metabolism Explains Obesity and Epidemics of Obesity-Associated Diseases: Study

Aug 7, 2023 by News Staff

Obesity and its associated metabolic diseases have had devastating health consequences on modern society. New research from the University of Colorado...

WHO recommends that adults limit fat intake to 30% of their total energy intake, with no more than 10% of total energy coming from saturated fats, and less than 1% coming from trans fats. Image credit: Pexels.

WHO Releases New International Dietary Guidelines

Jul 18, 2023 by News Staff

Three new guidelines from the World Health Organization (WHO) — Saturated fatty acid and trans-fatty acid intake for adults and children, Total fat...

Smith et al. investigated the contribution of polyphenol and carbohydrate components of dried plums on a bone model of postmenopausal osteoporosis to explore their prebiotic activity. Image credit: Smith et al., doi: 10.3390/nu14091685.

Study: Bioactive Compounds in Dried Plums Have Prebiotic Activity, Help Restore Bone Health

Jul 14, 2022 by News Staff

New research in mice shows that both polyphenol and carbohydrate components of dried plums (Prunus domestica) have prebiotic activity characterized by...

Guttation droplets are an important but underexplored feature in plants, with profound implications for insects in agricultural and natural ecosystems. Image credit: Pablo Urbaneja-Bernat.

Study: Plant Guttation Droplets are Nutrient-Rich Food for Many Insects

Oct 1, 2020 by News Staff

Plant guttation, a fluid from xylem and phloem sap secreted at the margins of leaves from many plant species, serves as a reliable and nutrient-rich food...

Diet that restricts glucose may help brain function. Image credit: Cattalin.

Atkins-Style Diet May Improve Brain Function and Memory in Older Adults

Jul 2, 2019 by News Staff

A modified Atkins diet (very low carbohydrates and extra fat) may improve brain function and episodic memory, according to a small study of 14 older adults...

After eating a low-carb diet, more than half the participants saw their metabolic syndrome reversed even though they were fed diets that intentionally contained enough calories to keep their weight stable. Image credit: Hyde et al, doi: 10.1172/jci.insight.128308.

Low-Carb Diet Benefits People with Metabolic Syndrome Independent of Weight Loss

Jun 24, 2019 by News Staff

A new study published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation Insight shows that metabolic syndrome — a cluster of factors that also put people...

Barley (Hordeum vulgare). Image credit: Kang B.C.H.

Scientists Discover New Complex Carbohydrate in Barley

Jan 9, 2019 by News Staff

A team of scientists at the University of Adelaide, Australia, has discovered a new complex carbohydrate in the barley (Hordeum vulgare), the world’s...

Lentils significantly reduce blood glucose. Image credit: Maxmann.

Replacing Potatoes or Rice with Lentils Lowers Blood Glucose

Jun 19, 2018 by News Staff

A new study from the University of Guelph shows that replacing half of the available carbohydrates from potatoes or rice with cooked lentils can lower...