Western diet
Coverage of Western diet in the Nexus archive.
- These longevity meal swaps may lower your biological age — while saving time and money
A study in Australia found that replacing some meat with plant-based proteins and saturated fats with complex carbohydrates in a Western diet improved health metrics and biological age in older adults, without reducing strength. Participants aged 65-75 consumed freshly prepared meals for a month, showing benefits when 70% of protein came from plants and 30% from animals.
- Are you eating yourself to an early grave? Experts pinpoint three reasons why the typical Western diet is causing surge in heart disease deaths
Experts identify three reasons why the typical Western diet is contributing to a surge in heart disease deaths, highlighting health risks associated with dietary habits.
- Are you eating yourself to an early grave? Experts pinpoint three reasons why the typical Western diet is causing surge in heart disease deaths
Experts identify three factors in the typical Western diet contributing to a rise in heart disease deaths. The article highlights how dietary habits are linked to increased mortality from heart-related illnesses.
- Paleo diet leader bans 'caveman' label, says healthy eating plan widely misunderstood
Trevor Connor, CEO of The Paleo Diet, argues that the paleo diet is often misunderstood and that many people are already following a paleo-style approach by avoiding ultra-processed foods. He rejects the 'caveman' label, emphasizing the diet's focus on whole foods like vegetables, fruits, and meats, and criticizes the Western diet as unhealthy.