A 12-week randomized clinical trial published in BMC Nutrition found that a low-fat vegan diet significantly reduced daily insulin use and insulin costs in adults with type 1 diabetes, compared to a conventional portion-controlled diet.
Category: Studies
Feb 26
Study: Healthful Plant-Based Diet Linked to Lower Breast Cancer Risk and 28% Reduction in Mortality
A study published in the peer-reviewed journal Frontiers in Nutrition finds that adherence to a healthful plant-based diet is associated with a reduced risk of developing breast cancer and significantly lower mortality among those already diagnosed with the disease.
Feb 25
Study: Mung Bean Protein Conjugates Improve Texture and Stability of Vegan Mayonnaise
Researchers from Ege University have found that mung bean proteins—especially when modified through a Maillard reaction with citrus pectin—can significantly improve the texture and stability of vegan mayonnaise. The findings were published in Food Science and Technology International.
Feb 25
Study: Plant-Based Diet Found Comparable to Omnivorous Diet for Recreational Athletes’ Performance
A new multi-university study published in Nutrition Journal finds that switching to a plant-based diet does not significantly impact endurance or strength performance among recreational athletes.
Jan 05
Low-Carb Vegan Diets May Reduce Body Weight, Improve Glycemic Control and Blood Pressure
Low-carbohydrate vegan and vegetarian diets “reduced body weight, improved glycemic control and blood pressure” in a new study published by The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. The study also found plant-based diets “had greater potential reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.” Titled Low-carbohydrate vegan diets in diabetes for weight loss and sustainability: a randomized controlled trial, the …
Nov 02
Study: Vegan Protein Supports Muscle Building as Effectively as Animal Protein
Fungi-derived mycoprotein supports muscle building as effectively as animal protein, states a new study published in the Journal of Nutrition. The study, conducted by researchers from the University of Exeter and the University of Texas Medical Branch, is the first to explore if a vegan diet rich in mycoprotein can support muscle growth during resistance …
Nov 29
Study: Vegan Diet Reduces Hot Flashes By 95%
Vegan diets foster changes in gut microbiome that reduce hot flashes by 95%, according to a new study. Published in the journal Complementary Therapies in Medicine, the study was conducted by the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine. “A low-fat vegan diet that includes soy fosters changes in the gut microbiome that decrease postmenopausal vasomotor symptoms, …
Nov 28
Wicked Kitchen Launches Six Frozen Vegan Entrees in Target Stores Nationwide
Wicked Kitchen has announced that it’s lineup of frozen plant-based entrees at all Target stores across the United States. The partnership between Wicked Kitchen and Target comes roughly two years after Wicked Kitchen first launched its products in over 2,500 stores across the United States. Wicked Kitchen’s other products includes boxed mac and cheeses, ice …