Nelson Huber-Disla - Author - Center for Nutrition Studies https://nutritionstudies.org/author/ndisla/ Food. Science. Health. Fri, 01 Dec 2023 07:43:01 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.1 Assessing the Top Nutrition Trends of 2023 (Part One) https://nutritionstudies.org/assessing-the-top-nutrition-trends-of-2023-part-one/ Fri, 01 Dec 2023 07:43:01 +0000 https://nutritionstudies.org/?p=51336 It’s often helpful to take a step back and look at trends. As indicators of the prevailing sentiments and interests within a society, they offer a compelling snapshot of broad cultural attitudes at a given time. Here we analyze the top 2023 nutritional trends.

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]]> Should You Take Supplements to Avoid Tooth Loss? https://nutritionstudies.org/should-you-take-supplements-to-avoid-tooth-loss/ Fri, 27 Oct 2023 08:33:24 +0000 https://nutritionstudies.org/?p=50961 This time of year —with Halloween right around the corner—the damage of junk food, especially sugary candies, will likely be at the forefront of many parents’ minds. But what else should we consider when it comes to oral health?

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]]> Do We Need Animal Foods to Meet Global Protein Requirements? https://nutritionstudies.org/do-we-need-animal-foods-to-meet-global-protein-requirements/ Fri, 04 Aug 2023 12:35:41 +0000 https://nutritionstudies.org/?p=49335 We have a bad habit of persistently conflating protein with animal foods. It’s on the restaurant menus. When it’s not at the forefront of our thoughts, it’s in the back of our minds. The idea is so deeply entrenched that one of the first questions a non-meat-eater must confront from friends and family is, inevitably, … Continued

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]]> Does Caffeine Have a Place in a Whole Food, Plant-Based Diet? https://nutritionstudies.org/does-caffeine-have-a-place-in-a-whole-food-plant-based-diet/ Thu, 13 Jul 2023 12:40:59 +0000 https://nutritionstudies.org/?p=49020 85 percent of Americans consume caffeine every single day. But, is caffeine healthy and does it have a place in a whole food, plant-based diet?

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]]> The Future of Meat is Meatless; Is It Also Greener and Healthier? https://nutritionstudies.org/the-future-of-meat-is-meatless-is-it-also-greener-and-healthier/ Fri, 14 Apr 2023 13:58:32 +0000 https://nutritionstudies.org/?p=47433 Sales for plant-based meat continue to skyrocket as consumers look for better alternatives. But is meatless meat a healthier option?

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]]> Is Organic Meat a Healthy Option? https://nutritionstudies.org/is-organic-meat-a-healthy-option/ Fri, 07 Apr 2023 13:47:24 +0000 https://nutritionstudies.org/?p=47204 Grass-fed bed is more popular than ever before as consumers look for “healthier” and “cleaner” meat options. But is organic meat really a “cleaner” option?

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]]> How Common is Protein Deficiency? https://nutritionstudies.org/how-common-is-protein-deficiency/ Mon, 06 Mar 2023 14:12:18 +0000 https://nutritionstudies.org/?p=46391 We are a people preoccupied with protein. We have been ever since we discovered the nutrient in the mid-19th century. You might have heard that protein comes from the Greek proteios, meaning “of prime importance.”[1] And it is important—we cannot live without it. But judging by the level of attention granted to protein—in the mind … Continued

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]]> Why Are We Living Shorter Lives? https://nutritionstudies.org/why-are-we-living-shorter-lives/ Mon, 16 Jan 2023 07:33:01 +0000 https://nutritionstudies.org/?p=45683 Changes in life expectancy can help us assess our collective health history. And there are a few lessons we can glean from the long-term trends.

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]]> Can Plant-Based Nutrition Help You Sleep Better? https://nutritionstudies.org/can-plant-based-nutrition-help-you-sleep-better/ Thu, 05 Jan 2023 11:03:15 +0000 https://nutritionstudies.org/?p=45606 Poor sleep (either insufficient duration of sleep or low-quality sleep) is associated with a weakened immune system, Alzheimer’s, disrupted blood sugar levels, cardiovascular disease, psychiatric conditions, and more.

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]]> Is Fruit Healthy? Busting Common Fruit Myths https://nutritionstudies.org/is-fruit-healthy-busting-common-fruit-myths/ Mon, 05 Dec 2022 11:00:03 +0000 https://nutritionstudies.org/?p=45284 What’s the truth about fruit? How does it affect our health, and what about more specific cases, like if we’re diabetic or trying to lose weight?

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]]> Colorectal Cancer Trends & The Role of Nutrition https://nutritionstudies.org/colorectal-cancer-trends-the-role-of-nutrition/ Fri, 04 Nov 2022 11:49:09 +0000 https://nutritionstudies.org/?p=44803 In the greater context of the “war on cancer,” colorectal cancer seems a clear success. Compared to other cancer sites, incidence and mortality rates for colorectal cancer have improved tremendously. And there’s a chance that we would know much less about this disease, including how to prevent and treat it, if not for the concerted efforts of recent decades.

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]]> What Can We Learn From a Century-Old Study on Nutrition and Cancer? https://nutritionstudies.org/what-can-we-learn-from-a-century-old-study-on-nutrition-and-cancer/ Wed, 19 Oct 2022 11:04:22 +0000 https://nutritionstudies.org/?p=44439 We have certainly learned a lot about the nutrition-cancer connection in the last century - or have we? What can we learn by taking a look at a 100-year-old study?

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]]> What Can We Learn From Cancer Trends, 1975–2020? https://nutritionstudies.org/what-can-we-learn-from-cancer-trends-1975-2020/ Thu, 13 Oct 2022 10:43:34 +0000 https://nutritionstudies.org/?p=44441 In a previous article, “Is it Time to Quit the ‘War on Cancer’?” we introduced the background for that so-called war, reviewed the policy changes that resulted from the 1971 legislation,[1] and analyzed why it may be time to put the war metaphor aside. We also saw that the fundamental question—are we winning the war?—is … Continued

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]]> Which Came First: The Chicken, the Egg, or the Dystopian Nightmare? https://nutritionstudies.org/which-came-first-the-chicken-the-egg-or-the-dystopian-nightmare/ Fri, 16 Sep 2022 13:03:25 +0000 https://nutritionstudies.org/?p=44110 The animal agriculture industry does not want you to know how the sausage gets made. Whenever possible, they attempt to hide their operations from the public. Some of those attempts are surprisingly brazen, their claims so obviously dubious. It’s as if they don’t expect us to do the most basic research.

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]]> Is a High-Fat Diet Healthy? What the Science Says https://nutritionstudies.org/is-a-high-fat-diet-healthy-what-the-science-says/ Fri, 26 Aug 2022 12:26:50 +0000 https://nutritionstudies.org/?p=43926 Variations of the high-fat diet have been popular for decades. Are they healthy? Here's what the science says.

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]]> 4 Reasons Why Superfoods Can Be Dangerous https://nutritionstudies.org/reasons-why-superfoods-can-be-dangerous/ Fri, 29 Jan 2021 19:35:33 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=33941 The concept of “superfoods” is an old one, but it has become even more popular as sections of society have become more health conscious and desperate to combat chronic lifestyle-related diseases. Unfortunately, this focus on individual foods has downsides, even in the case of legitimately healthful foods.

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]]> Reinforce Your Immune System With Plant-Based Nutrition https://nutritionstudies.org/reinforce-your-immune-system-with-plant-based-nutrition/ Wed, 18 Mar 2020 19:53:05 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=30747 In light of the continued spread of COVID-19, many people have taken a new interest in the relationship between nutrition and immunity—a welcome and encouraging development, despite the negative circumstances. Unfortunately, though, this interest has also opened the door to a great deal of confusing, misleading, or even blatantly false information. Let’s stick to the … Continued

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]]> 8 Tips on How to Avoid GMO Foods https://nutritionstudies.org/8-tips-on-how-to-avoid-gmo-foods/ Thu, 10 Jan 2019 20:57:57 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=25764 There are many ways you can avoid GMO foods. These tips will help you reclaim control and navigate grocery stores with confidence and ease for a better shopping experience.

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]]> What Is a Whole Food, Plant-Based Diet? https://nutritionstudies.org/what-is-a-whole-food-plant-based-diet/ Wed, 08 Aug 2018 14:07:57 +0000 http://sage.nutritionstudies.org/?p=22779 What makes up a whole food, plant-based diet (WFPB)? It is not the same as a vegan diet. It is defined by a variety of whole or minimally processed foods.

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