Tag: berries
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Preventing Depression
A systematic review by O’Neill et al. (2022) examined 7 randomized controlled trials on the effect of different dietary interventions on depression in adults, and found fresh produce, wholegrains, low-fat dairy and lean protein to be beneficial, and processed and high-fat foods to be detrimental. In their discussion they highlight a study by Lindseth et…
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Polyphenols for Intestinal Permeability
Del Bo’ et al. (2021) conducted a randomized controlled trial to see if a diet emphasizing polyphenols would be able to help address intestinal permeability in older people. They found that beneficial bacteria for fiber fermentation and butyrate were increased, and blood pressure was decreased. Those who started out with greater impairment of the tight…
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The New Nordic Diet
The New Nordic Diet has found to be successful for weight loss in a randomized controlled study.1 In this study, the participants were given cookbooks highlighting foods like legumes, nuts, herbs, berries, fish, and even wild plants. The ingredients were provided to the participants for free, and they went to choose what they wanted each…
Northern Nutritionals 