Eating an array of smaller fish could be nutrient-dense solution to overfishing
To satisfy the seafood needs of billions of people, offering them access to a more biodiverse array of fish creates opportunities to mix-and-match species to obtain better nutrition from smaller portions of fish. The right combination of certain species can provide up to 60% more nutrients than if someone ate the same quantity of even […]
You Can’t Totally Avoid Microplastics, But These 7 Things Can Help
adamkaz via Getty Images Microplastics are found in plastic containers, water bottles and even in our seafood and tap water. For many people, microplastics and nanoplastics (tiny plastic particles that come from larger and commercial plastics) are terrifying. It seems like news about their harmful effects comes out weekly, along with warnings about the chemicals […]
Diet high in fruit and vegetables linked to lower miscarriage risk
A preconception and early-pregnancy diet that contains lots of fruit, vegetables, seafood, dairy, eggs and grain may be associated with reducing risk of miscarriage, a new review of research suggests. Researchers at the University of Birmingham, funded by Tommy’s, analysed 20 studies which explored women and birthing people’s eating habits in the months before and […]
Mediterranean diet associated with decreased risk of dementia
Eating a traditional Mediterranean-type diet — rich in foods such as seafood, fruit, and nuts — may help reduce the risk of dementia by almost a quarter, a new study has revealed. Experts at Newcastle University found that individuals who ate a Mediterranean-like diet had up to 23% lower risk for dementia than those who […]