Category Archives: Healthy eating

A (Behavioral) Path to Eat Better

A (Behavioral) Path to Eat Better
Factors that promote a better diet Given the massive benefits of eating better, why don’t most Australians (and Americans) eat a healthy diet? What distinguishes people who change their diet for the better and maintain those changes over the long term? Researchers in Western Australia recruited and interviewed 20 residents who self-reported significant positive changes…
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Food Compass – A Nutrient Profiling System

Food Compass – A Nutrient Profiling System
Food Compass Determining the healthfulness of foods isn’t easy, even after reading food labels. Yet, many people want to eat healthy foods. Researchers at Tufts University developed and validated a nutrient profiling system, Food Compass. This system scores 54 attributes across nine health-relevant domains: nutrient ratios, vitamins, minerals, food ingredients, additives, processing, fats, fiber and…
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Meal Timing Updated

Meal Timing Updated
Back in 2019 In 2019, I wrote a blog post about skipping breakfast. A review of clinical trials found that breakfasts that contained larger amounts of protein (30 grams of more), more energy (more than 350 calories), and which consisted of solid foods (as opposed to liquids) led to greater appetite control and satiety compared…
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Dietary Diversity

Dietary Diversity
Eat more (types) of fruits and vegetables? For years, health authorities have encouraged people to eat more fruits and vegetables (five a day) to reduce the risks of chronic diseases, such as type 2 diabetes. Researchers in the UK took a different tact by asking if a greater variety of fruits and vegetables predicted lower…
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