Nutrition
Weighing the benefits of plant-based diets
15 Oct 2024Research indicates that plant-based alternatives can significantly change nutritional profiles compared to animal-protein diets.
Brain food begins before birth
9 Sep 2024Research indicates that a mother’s diet before conception may influence her child’s brain development and behavior.
Flexing into alternative diets
28 Aug 2024Understanding the psychological traits of flexitarians reveal the different motivations for adopting a flexitarian diet.
Fungi deliver flavour without the fat
13 Mar 2024A*STAR researchers explore mushroom extracts as healthy fat substitutes to boost the nutritional profiles of meat products.
Mindful eating curbs blood sugar spikes
28 Feb 2024Research reveals that the way we chew can affect our blood sugar levels, offering improved strategies for managing blood sugar in people at risk for type 2 diabetes.
Flipping the script on fat intake
27 Nov 2023Despite an increased calorie intake, the consumption of unsaturated fats from Asian-based oil blends did not lead to significant changes in total body fat among Asian participants.
Smartphones unmask hidden malnutrition
13 Oct 2023A new digital healthcare platform allows physicians to remotely monitor elderly patients at risk of malnutrition with a smartphone.
Chomp your way to healthier eating
16 Jun 2023Changing the texture of food can change eating rates and represent a new approach to helping people manage their nutrition.
Surprising truths about hawker favourites
23 Nov 2022A*STAR researchers measure the caloric and nutritional profiles of popular local dishes, revealing that they may be more guilty pleasures than healthy staples.
A local twist on assessing heart health
10 Jan 2022The first reference range of circulating fatty acids in Singaporeans paves the way for more accurate insights into the cardiovascular health of local populations.
The brain circuit that encourages overeating
2 Aug 2021Scientists have identified a network of neurons that drives overeating in response to environmental cues, rather than genuine hunger.
Getting the right food at the right time
24 Jun 2021Taking meal timing into account in dietary recommendations could radically alter our approach to food consumption, metabolism and health.