A study published in the journal Nutrients has linked high consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) to early, measurable changes in insulin secretion and sensitivity among nondiabetic children. Researchers analyzed data from the San Antonio Family Assessment of Metabolic Risk Indicators in Youth (SAFARI) study, finding that higher UPF intake correlates with markers of insulin resistance … Read more
A recent cross-sectional study published in the journal Nutrients found no statistically significant link between an individual’s chronotype—their natural preference for morning or evening activity—and the presence of liver fat or fibrosis in adults with overweight or obesity. Researchers at the National Institute of Gastroenterology in Italy assessed 119 medication-naïve participants using the Morningness–Eveningness Questionnaire … Read more
Lactoferrin-fortified yogurt maintains ferritin levels in pregnant women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) without causing iron overload, according to a randomized trial published in npj Science of Food. The study found that 100 mg of bovine lactoferrin per serving helped stabilize iron stores in women with reduced ferritin, offering a well-tolerated alternative to relying solely … Read more
A plant-forward, low-protein diet supplemented with precise amounts of the amino acid methionine increases healthspan and reduces frailty in mice, according to a study published in Cell Metabolism by researchers at the University of Southern California (USC). Led by Valter Longo of the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology, the team found that balancing specific … Read more
Beyond “Plant-Based”: Why Quality is the New Gold Standard for Pregnancy Nutrition For years, the nutritional conversation around pregnancy has been binary: eat meat or go plant-based. However, emerging data is shifting the narrative. A recent analysis of NHANES (National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey) data suggests that for expectant mothers, what plants you eat … Read more
Could Your Meal Timing Be the Key to a Stronger Immune System? The relationship between nutrition and immunity is well-established, but a groundbreaking study published in Nature suggests the timing of your meals could be just as crucial as what you eat. Researchers have discovered that postprandial – after-meal – metabolic changes durably enhance T … Read more
Eid al-Fitr 2026: South Africa and Saudi Arabia Mark the End of Ramadan Muslim communities in South Africa will observe Eid al-Fitr on Saturday, March 21st, 2026, following the absence of a confirmed crescent moon sighting. This contrasts with Saudi Arabia, where Eid will begin on Friday, March 20th, 2026, as announced by the Saudi … Read more
The Unexpected Role of Red Blood Cells in Diabetes: A New Frontier in Metabolic Research For decades, the fight against diabetes has focused on insulin, pancreatic function and glucose metabolism in major organs like the liver, and muscles. But a groundbreaking new study, published in Cell Metabolism, reveals a surprising player in blood sugar control: … Read more
Can Magnesium Be the Missing Link in Preventing Type 2 Diabetes? A new study published in Frontiers in Nutrition suggests a potential role for magnesium supplementation in managing blood sugar levels, particularly in older adults with deficiencies. Whereas not a standalone cure, the research highlights magnesium as a modifiable risk factor in the progression from … Read more
“Forever Chemicals” and Diabetes: What the Latest Research Means for Your Health A growing body of evidence is linking exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) – often called “forever chemicals” – to an increased risk of diabetes, particularly gestational diabetes. A recent meta-analysis of nearly 130 studies, published in eClinicalMedicine, provides the strongest evidence … Read more