Making Nutritious Diets Affordable for All
For many people across the globe, eating a nutritious diet isn’t as simple as just making better food choices. The cost of these healthy diets and household income constraints create… Read More
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Governments Have the Power to Nudge Us Toward Healthier Food Choices
Governments worldwide have been using taxes and subsidies as tools to change what we eat. By imposing taxes on sugary drinks and unhealthy foods while offering subsidies for healthier options,… Read More
Demystifying Cancer Myths: A Canadian Perspective
In a recent study titled “Canadians’ knowledge of cancer risk factors and belief in cancer myths“, researchers delve into the understanding Canadians have about cancer risk factors and the prevalence… Read More
Substituting Animal-Based Foods with Plant-Based Alternatives
In “Substituting animal-based with plant-based foods—current evidence and challenges ahead,” researchers have delved into the health benefits of replacing animal-based foods with plant-based alternatives. The study is a systematic review… Read More
A Balanced View of Asset Limits in SNAP
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides essential support to millions of low-income households across the United States. However, the program’s asset limits — designed to target assistance to those… Read More
The Enigma of Dietary Supplements: A Closer Look at Their Role in Health and Disease
Understanding the implications of dietary supplements (DS) on health is becoming increasingly important as their use becomes more widespread. The recent review titled “Major Gaps in Understanding Dietary Supplement Use… Read More