Health and dietary data from 2,088 respondents representative of Canadians aged 40-70 years were analyzed to examine the association between prevalent dietary patterns and 10-year risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) and cardiovascular age gap (CAG).
The Influence of Animal- or Plant-Based Diets on Blood and Urine Trimethylamine-N-Oxide (TMAO) Levels in Humans
A review of 25 studies, published before July 1, 2021, explored the relationship between diet and trimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO) levels, a reliable indicator of cardiovascular disease risk.
Testing the Feasibility and Dietary Impact of a “Produce Prescription” Program for Adults with Undermanaged Type 2 Diabetes and Food Insecurity in Australia
In a pre–post intervention study involving 50 adults experiencing food insecurity with type 2 diabetes (T2D) and elevated glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c), participants received weekly healthy food boxes, tailored recipes, and behavioral support over 12 weeks.
Plant- and Animal-Based Protein-Rich Foods and Cardiovascular Health
This article reviews randomized controlled trials examining the effects of adult diets rich in protein from either plant-based and animal-based foods on cardiovascular health.
Dietary Protein Sources and All-Cause and Cause-Specific Mortality: The Golestan Cohort Study in Iran
These findings suggest that within this Iranian sample, higher consumption of fish and legumes is associated with lower cancer mortality, while higher egg consumption is linked to lower all-cause mortality.
Dietary Patterns and Blood Pressure in Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
A meta-analysis of 17 randomized controlled trials revealed that adhering to healthy dietary patterns, including the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet, Nordic diet, and Mediterranean diet, significantly lowered systolic blood pressure (BP) and diastolic BP.
Assessing Safety Without Animal Testing: The Road Ahead
This article discusses the future of animal testing in light of evolving ethical perspectives and emerging challenges. It explores innovative methods, highlights issues with traditional animal testing, and underscores the limitations of such methods.
Characterizing Sustainability Certification Standards in Dairy Production
The article presents an in-depth analysis of various sustainability standards applicable to the dairy industry, and the growing pressure from consumers and politicians to improve the sector’s sustainability.
Public policies and Vested Interests Preserve the Animal Farming Status Quo at the Expense of Animal Product Analogs
This article discusses the urgent need to transform the global food system to address issues related to climate change, deforestation, and biodiversity loss