Improving diet and increasing physical activity levels together may be more effective at preventing weight gain – particularly harmful fat inside the abdomen – than just changing one of these behaviours, new research from the University of Cambridge suggests. An analysis of changes in physical activity and diet quality in UK adults found that while…
Eating according to the Mediterranean diet? Trader Joe’s is packed with healthy finds that make eating well feel less like a chore and more like a coastal getaway. If you feel like your grocery cart is lacking a little, try filling it with these fresh Mediterranean diet finds. From dinnertime proteins and savory snacks to…
A Mediterranean-style diet, in combination with reduced caloric intake, moderate physical activity, and professional support for weight loss, may cut the risk of type 2 diabetes (T2D) by 31%, according to a new study co-authored by researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. The study will be published August 25, 2025, in the Annals…
We all know the Mediterranean diet is where it’s at for delicious, heart-healthy eating. And let’s be real, who doesn’t love a good Aldi run? It’s like a treasure hunt, but instead of dusty books and knick-knacks, you find ridiculously good grocery deals. So, in pursuit of the best Mediterranean diet has to offer at…
Gone are the days of 9pm restaurant bookings and late-night Mediterranean-style banquets. For now, it’s all about the 6pm dinner. According to new data from online reservation service OpenTable, the number of 6pm bookings in the UK have seen a sharp rise of 11% year-on-year, while hospitality tech company Zonal adds that 6.12pm has become…
A large new meta-analysis of more than 800,000 participants to be presented at this year’s Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) in Vienna, Austria (15-19 September) shows that high adherence to three well-established healthy eating patterns is linked to a lower risk of type 2 diabetes, regardless of one’s…
People who improved their healthy eating in middle-age had a 25% lower risk of lower risk of dementia, compared to those whose diets got worse, according to findings reported Monday at a meeting of the American Society for Nutrition. Adobe stock/HealthDay June 2 (UPI) — It’s never too late to start eating right as a…
Long before Bryan Johnson became famous for his extreme biohacking—undergoing countless tests, following strict eating habits, and taking dozens of supplements in the name of living forever—Valter Longo was obsessed with longevity. In a profile of the scientist in the New York Times, Longo, a professor of gerontology and director of the USC Longevity Institute…
Reviewed by Dietitian Annie Nguyen, M.A., RD Design elements: Getty Images. EatingWell design. A new study suggests acidogenic foods may raise your gastrointestinal cancer risk. Acidogenic foods, like red and processed meats, create acid in your body. Eating more plants has been correlated with a lower risk of GI cancers. Our bodies work hard 24/7…