Healthy, plant-based diet tied to lower COVID-19 risk
Association seems to be particularly pronounced among individuals living in areas with higher socioeconomic deprivation
Nutrition
Residents’ lack of energy may signal malnutrition; full assessment advised
In a study of 13 nursing homes, fully 43% of residents reported that they lacked energy, and 12% were malnourished. The two problems were significantly linked, investigators say.
Diets high in red meat tied to later frailty; other protein sources may help reduce risk
Older women who habitually consume red meat are more likely to be diagnosed with frailty. But replacing one serving a day with another protein source substantially reduces risk, according to a new study.
2 daily servings of fruit lowers diabetes risk by 36 percent: study
Consuming at least two daily servings of fruit raises insulin sensitivity and reduces the odds of developing type 2 diabetes by 36%, according to new findings from a large population study. Fruit juice did not have the same impact, investigators said.
More fruits and vegetables, less stress
A diet rich in fruit and vegetables is associated with a long list of health benefits, and that list just got longer.
Daily cup of leafy greens cuts heart disease risk by 26 percent, nutritionists find
People who regularly consume a relatively small amount of nitrate-rich vegetables have about 2.5 mm Hg lower systolic blood pressure and up to a 26% lower risk of heart disease, a long-term population study reveals.
Residents with swallowing disorders take to nutrient-dense meals in nursing home study
Concentrated, nutrient-dense food products blended on site provide sufficient calorie intake for residents with dysphagia, while saving prep time and costs, a new study finds.
Nutrient drink intervention appears to slow early Alzheimer’s decline
Adults with early-stage Alzheimer’s disease who took a multinutrient formula for three years had significantly less cognitive decline when compared with a control group, researchers say.
Wow residents with food choices, even when they’re dining alone
Right now, residents eating in their rooms for meals are isolated. They may be feeling sad and scared, creating anxiety and depression. Now more than ever, good nutrition that supports a healthy immune system is important. And don’t even get me started on drinking enough fluid to keep hydrated. Dehydrated cells cannot process the nutrients…
High-dairy diet cuts fractures by a third across 60 long-term care facilities
A boost in milk, cheese and yogurt consumption for thousands of residents over two years was tied to a significant drop in falls and fracture incidence, investigators say.
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