Reducing The Number Of Food-Insecure Households

A University of Illinois researcher says that the cornerstone of our efforts to alleviate food insecurity should be to encourage more people to participate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) “because it works…

High Fat Diets Maybe Linked To ADHD And Learning Problems

Diets that are high in fat are possibly linked to childhood brain-based conditions, such as memory-dependent learning disabilities and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), researchers from the University of Illinois College of Medicine reported in Psychoneuroendocrinology…

Supplementation Necessary With Raw Meat Diet For Cats (or Tigers)

Animal scientists say a raw meat diet is a good source of protein for cats, but pet owners may need to supplement with other nutrients. In a new paper in the Journal of Animal Science, researchers from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium analyzed the value of raw meat diets for cats and exotic felids…

Piglet Study Offers Insights Into Iron Deficiency And Cognitive Development

University of Illinois researchers have developed a model that uses neonatal piglets for studying infant brain development and its effect on learning and memory. To determine if the model is nutrient-sensitive, they have done some research on the effects of iron-deficient diets…

Heart Problems Associated With Diabetes Likely Worsened By Crusty Foods

A University of Illinois study suggests avoiding cooking methods that produce the kind of crusty bits you’d find on a grilled hamburger, especially if you have diabetes and know you’re at increased risk for cardiovascular disease because of your diagnosis…

Patients With Intestinal Failure Benefit From Prebiotic

Adding the right prebiotic to the diets of pediatric patients with intestinal failure could replace intravenous feeding, says a new University of Illinois study. “When we fed the carbohydrate fructooligosacharide (FOS) as a prebiotic, the gut grew and increased in function,” said Kelly A.

Mild Cognitive Impairment May Be Improved By Caffeine

Recent studies have linked caffeine consumption to a reduced risk of Alzheimer’s disease, and a new University of Illinois study may be able to explain how this happens. “We have discovered a novel signal that activates the brain-based inflammation associated with neurodegenerative diseases, and caffeine appears to block its activity…

Berry Wine Acts As Tasty Drug For Diabetics

Researchers from Illinois University have discovered compounds during an analysis of bioactive compounds in Illinois blue and blackberry wines, which block enzymes responsible for carbohydrate absorption and assimilation, making them a tasty option for decreasing diabetics’ blood sugar levels…

Diabetes Patients May Be Able To Decrease Their Blood Sugar With A Tasty Berry Drink

In evaluating the bioactive compounds of Illinois blueberry and blackberry wines, University of Illinois scientists have found compounds that inhibit enzymes responsible for carbohydrate absorption and assimilation. And that could mean a tasty way to help people with diabetes decrease their blood sugar…

Tool That Helps Dietitians Deliver Info Clients Need And Can Understand

If you’ve consulted with a nutrition educator about how best to lose weight or manage your diabetes, high blood pressure, or high cholesterol, you may not have learned as much as you could have, said a University of Illinois professor of nutrition extension…

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