The keto diet and mental health: how closely should the food industry watch this trend?

The keto diet and mental health: how closely should the food industry watch this trend?

The ketogenic diet is high in fat, moderate in protein, and low in carbohydrates. Ketogenic diets cause the body to produce ketones, which are used as an alternative fuel when blood sugar levels are low. Ketones are produced in the liver from fat, which makes the ketogenic diet a popular weight loss method. Evidence is … Read more

Study linking deaths to red meat ‘appears implausible’ and ‘lacks transparency’

Study linking deaths to red meat ‘appears implausible’ and ‘lacks transparency’

In 2020, it was published in the Global Burden of Disease Study (GBD) 2019 the lancet​. According to their findings, a “substantial” increase in diet-related burden was observed, which the authors associated with red meat intake. In the 2017 GBD analysis, 25,000 deaths and 1.3 million disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) were attributed to diets high … Read more

The ‘craving-crushing’ botanically charged chewing gum that curbs sugar urges for two hours

The ‘craving-crushing’ botanically charged chewing gum that curbs sugar urges for two hours

The company, called Sweet Victory, formulated the product with botanical ingredients. It tastes like regular gum and comes in two flavors: mint and ginger-lemon. It works within two minutes by blocking sugar receptors on the tongue, and its effect can last up to two hours, the company said. During that time, sweet foods or drinks … Read more