People who eat red meat may have an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes, according to a new study led by researchers from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. The study, recently published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, suggests that even moderate consumption of red meat can heighten the risk of … [Read more…]
A global shift toward plant-based food systems can do a lot of good for human and planetary health. One recent Oxford University study found that diets rich in plant-based foods reduced greenhouse gas emissions, land use, and water pollution by 75 percent compared to high meat-consuming diets. This research complements a study published around the … [Read more…]
According to one survey, more than 20 percent of Americans would eat bacon every single day for the rest of their lives if they could. The reason that people just can’t get enough of this particular processed meat is because of its signature umami, and salty taste, research suggests. But there’s a huge downside to … [Read more…]