Functional foods and lifestyle approaches for diabetes prevention and management

A Alkhatib, C Tsang, A Tiss, T Bahorun, H Arefanian… - Nutrients, 2017 - mdpi.com
Functional foods contain biologically active ingredients associated with physiological health
benefits for preventing and managing chronic diseases, such as type 2 diabetes mellitus …

Antiviral functional foods and exercise lifestyle prevention of coronavirus

A Alkhatib - Nutrients, 2020 - mdpi.com
Novel coronavirus (COVID-19) is causing global mortality and lockdown burdens. A
compromised immune system is a known risk factor for all viral influenza infections …

Weight loss is a critical factor to reduce inflammation

VE Bianchi - Clinical nutrition ESPEN, 2018 - Elsevier
Background Chronic inflammation is a process sustained by the augmentation of circulating
cytokines level and C-reactive protein (CRP). Adipocytes and adipose tissue infiltration with …

Barriers and facilitators associated with the adoption of and adherence to a Mediterranean Style diet in adults: A systematic review of published observational and …

F Tsofliou, D Vlachos, C Hughes, KM Appleton - Nutrients, 2022 - mdpi.com
The Mediterranean diet (MedDiet) has been linked with physical and mental health benefits.
Previous research, however, suggests that adoption and adherence to a Mediterranean diet …

[HTML][HTML] Effect of a low glycemic index Mediterranean diet on non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. A randomized controlled clinici trial

G Misciagna, M Del Pilar Díaz, DV Caramia… - The Journal of nutrition …, 2017 - Elsevier
Abstract Introduction Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) is currently the most
common form of liver disease worldwide affecting all ages and ethnic groups and it has …

Using the COM-B model to identify barriers and facilitators towards adoption of a diet associated with cognitive function (MIND diet)

D Timlin, JM McCormack, EEA Simpson - Public health nutrition, 2021 - cambridge.org
Objective: The aim of the study was to identify components of the COM-B (capability,
opportunity, motivation and behaviour) model that influences behaviour to modify dietary …

Culturally adapting the Mediterranean Diet pattern–a way of promoting more 'sustainable'dietary change?

J Woodside, IS Young, MC McKinley - British Journal of Nutrition, 2022 - cambridge.org
Average diet quality is low in the UK and is socioeconomically patterned, contributing to the
risk of non-communicable disease and poor health. Achieving meaningful dietary change in …

The combined effect of promoting the Mediterranean diet and physical activity on metabolic risk factors in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised …

E Malakou, M Linardakis, MEG Armstrong, D Zannidi… - Nutrients, 2018 - mdpi.com
Adhering to the Mediterranean diet (MD) and physical activity (PA) public health guidelines
have independently been linked to health benefits in adults. These behaviours form …

Barriers to adopting a Mediterranean diet in Northern European adults at high risk of developing cardiovascular disease

SE Moore, CT McEvoy, L Prior, J Lawton… - Journal of Human …, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
Background Strong evidence links the consumption of a Mediterranean diet (MD) with a
reduced cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk; however, there is uncertainty as to whether non …

Understanding the self-perceived barriers and enablers toward adopting a Mediterranean diet in Australia: an application of the theory of planned behaviour …

N Scannell, A Villani, E Mantzioris… - International Journal of …, 2020 - mdpi.com
The transferability of a Mediterranean diet (MedDiet) in non-Mediterranean populations is
appealing. However, little is known about the perceived enablers or barriers toward …