Tag: plant-based
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Vitamin B12 for Indians: Do You Really Need Meat or Fish? Fitness Influencers Weigh In
Understanding the B12 Question: Why It Matters in India Vitamin B12 is essential for nerve health, energy production, and mental clarity. In India, a recent surge in vitamin B12 deficiency has raised alarms, especially among corporate employees juggling demanding work hours. Studies show that over half of men and nearly half of women in certain…
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High-Protein Breakfasts and Satiety: Appetite Control
Do High-Protein Breakfasts Really Change Our Hunger Later? Many nutrition studies have focused on how breakfast choices influence feelings of fullness, or satiety, and whether those feelings translate into smarter eating throughout the day. A growing body of research suggests that a high-protein breakfast can help you feel fuller in the morning, but this does…
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Celebrity Chefs Unite to Double UK Bean Consumption by 2028
Campaign Aims: More Beans, More Benefit A high-profile coalition of celebrity chefs, including Jamie Oliver and Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, has launched a bold campaign to double the UK’s bean consumption by 2028. The effort, backed by major supermarkets and food organizations, centers on beans and other legumes as accessible, affordable, and sustainable sources of protein for…
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An Aftertaste That Haunts Me: The Best (and Worst) Meat-Free Sausages Tasted and Rated
Introduction: A lifetime of sausage evolution I grew up vegetarian in the 1980s, when meat-free sausages were a novelty and often a source of eye-rolling laughter. Today, the landscape is unrecognizable. Dozens of plant-based links, patties, and bangers crowd supermarket shelves, each promising a satisfying snack that could fool even the most discerning meat eater.…
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An honest bite: the best (and worst) meat-free sausages, tasted and rated
Introduction: A veteran’s verdict on meat-free sausages From the vegetarian movement of the 1980s to today’s expansive plant-based aisle, meat-free sausages have evolved at dizzying speed. I’ve been tasting these products since I wore bell-bottoms, and the current landscape is both thrilling and perplexing. Some sausages nail the meaty mouthfeel and savory punch, while others…
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Plant-Based Functional Foods for Breast Cancer Prevention: A Practical Guide
Introduction: Plant-Based Foods as a Strategy for Breast Cancer Prevention Breast cancer affects both women and men, though awareness often focuses on women. Medical experts emphasize that lifestyle choices, including diet, play a crucial role in reducing risk. A growing body of research supports a plant-predominant dietary pattern as a powerful tool for cancer prevention,…
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Plant-based Functional Foods for Cancer Prevention: A Focus on Breast Health
Plant-based functional foods as a strategy for cancer prevention While breast cancer is more common in women, it also affects men, prompting a broader discussion about prevention through diet and lifestyle. Health professionals increasingly emphasize a plant-predominant eating pattern as a practical, evidence-based approach to lowering cancer risk. Plant-based foods offer more than basic nutrition:…
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Strauss Launches New Plant-Based Symfonia Cheese
Strauss Introduces New Cow-Free Product Line This Wednesday, Strauss launched an innovative line of products named Cow Free, aimed at providing alternatives to traditional dairy, specifically in light of the upcoming temporary milk shortage in Israel. The new range features products fortified with plant-based protein, specifically BLG (Beta-lactoglobulin), a member of the whey protein family.…