US Beef: Trade War with Europe?

Europe’s Beef with American Beef: Tariffs Brewing? brussels — May 9, 2024 — A new trade dispute is looming, centered on teh contentious issue of American beef and European Union import regulations. The fundamental disagreement is over the use of hormones in US cattle farming, which the EU bans, leading to restrictions on American agricultural … Read more

Survey shows many U.S. adults know plant-based diets improve health

Half of U.S. adults say they know eating a plant-based diet can improve their health and help prevent chronic diseases, according to a new Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine/Morning Consult survey. However, the survey also showed that just 1 in 5 primary care practitioners discuss this lifesaving message with patients. The poll included 2,203 U.S. adults … Read more

How much meat consumption is sustainable? – naturopathic practice

How much meat can I actually eat without overwhelming the earth? Current research provides concrete figures and shows that moderate amounts of meat consumption could already be too much, especially with beef. Author and source information Table of Contents Author and source information enduring meat Consumption: A Naturopathic Perspective Understanding the Impact of Meat Consumption … Read more

EAT-Lancet planetary diet shows no dementia risk, may protect against Alzheimer’s

Could a planet-friendly diet also shield your brain? New study links EAT-Lancet eating patterns to lower dementia risk, but only if your genes play along. Study: Associations between the EAT-Lancet planetary health diet and incident dementia. Image Credit: marilyn barbone / Shutterstock In a recent study in The Journal of Prevention of Alzheimer’s Disease, researchers used a … Read more

Moderate iron intake linked to lower colon cancer risk

A new study reveals that moderate consumption of total and non-heme iron may reduce colorectal and colon cancer risk in South Korea, highlighting the role of plant-based iron in cancer prevention. Study: Iron Consumption and Colorectal Cancer in Korean Adults: A Prospective Cohort Study. Image Credit: Shutterstock AI Generator / Shutterstock.com A recent Nutrients study investigates the … Read more

CDC confirms black-legged ticks can cause red meat allergy in humans

A woman in Maine developed a dangerous meat allergy after a black-legged tick bite—prompting the CDC to rethink which ticks can trigger alpha-gal syndrome. A decade of cases suggests the threat is broader than once believed. Dispatch: Alpha-Gal Syndrome after Ixodes scapularis Tick Bite and Statewide Surveillance, Maine, USA, 2014–2023. Image Credit: Aleksei Ruzhin / Shutterstock In … Read more

Mediterranean diet shows promise in easing psoriasis, acne, and hidradenitis suppurativa

From plate to pores: How the Mediterranean diet’s transformative power fights stubborn skin disorders—discover the science-backed strategies behind clearer skin and better health. Review: Plant-Based Foods for Chronic Skin Diseases: A Focus on the Mediterranean Diet. Image Credit: luigi giordano / Shutterstock In a recent review article in the journal Current Nutrition Reports, researchers discussed how following … Read more

Can red meat help women improve iron levels? New study suggests modest benefits

Can eating more steak and burgers fix iron deficiency? New research reveals red meat’s power to lift hemoglobin levels in women—but there’s a catch. Study: Effect of Increasing Red Meat Intake on Iron Status in Adults with Normal and Suboptimal Iron Status: A Systematic Literature Review and Meta-Analysis of Intervention Studies. Image Credit: Elena Eryomenko / Shutterstock … Read more