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View article: Promoting sustainable food choices through the Ta'am Mustadam pilot intervention at UAE university canteen: study protocol
Promoting sustainable food choices through the Ta'am Mustadam pilot intervention at UAE university canteen: study protocol Open
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) face big challenges related to human health and environmental sustainability. Sustainable food choices aim to promote optimal health while minimizing environmental impact. Till this date, there is a lack of e…
View article: A holistic exploration of the psychosocial, environmental, neurobiological, and individual factors influencing children’s food choices: a narrative review
A holistic exploration of the psychosocial, environmental, neurobiological, and individual factors influencing children’s food choices: a narrative review Open
Children’s food choices often last into adulthood, playing a crucial role in their long-term health outcomes. Adopting unhealthy eating habits can lead to obesity and chronic diseases. To understand the complexities of children’s eating be…
View article: Cross-cultural variations in motives and barriers for organic food consumption: a narrative review
Cross-cultural variations in motives and barriers for organic food consumption: a narrative review Open
Current dietary practices significantly contribute to environmental degradation, with organic food consumption emerging as a viable alternative for promoting sustainability. This review explores the diverse motivations and barriers influen…
View article: A cross-sectional study on the stronger negative association between body appreciation and body mass index among male compared to female undergraduate students in the United Arab Emirates
A cross-sectional study on the stronger negative association between body appreciation and body mass index among male compared to female undergraduate students in the United Arab Emirates Open
Body image perception in youth of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) may have changed due to exposure to global beauty standards. This study aimed at investigating the association between body appreciation, body mass index (BMI) and other demo…
View article: Separate and Combined Effects of Moderate-Intensity Exercise Training and Detraining with Protocatechuic Acid (PCA) on Myokines and Insulin-Signaling Pathways in Male Wistar Rats: A Preclinical Randomized Study
Separate and Combined Effects of Moderate-Intensity Exercise Training and Detraining with Protocatechuic Acid (PCA) on Myokines and Insulin-Signaling Pathways in Male Wistar Rats: A Preclinical Randomized Study Open
Background: Exercise training positively modulates myokine secretion and improves glucose metabolism. Herein, we analyzed the effect of moderate-intensity training, detraining, and Protocatechuic Acid (PCA) supplementation on myokine secre…
View article: Role of Omega-3 Fatty Acids in Improving Metabolic Dysfunctions in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Role of Omega-3 Fatty Acids in Improving Metabolic Dysfunctions in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Open
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine disorder that impacts women of reproductive age. In addition to reproductive and psychological complications, women with PCOS are also at a higher risk of developing metabolic diseases…
View article: Effect of ketogenic diets on lipid metabolism in adults: protocol for a systematic review
Effect of ketogenic diets on lipid metabolism in adults: protocol for a systematic review Open
Introduction The ketogenic diet is a very low carbohydrate diet known for its ability to reduce weight and counteract hyperglycaemia. However, ketogenic diets recommend an increased intake of fats, raising concerns about cardiometabolic ri…
View article: Development and validation of a tool to assess knowledge, attitudes, and practices toward diet sustainability
Development and validation of a tool to assess knowledge, attitudes, and practices toward diet sustainability Open
This study aimed to develop and validate an instrument, the Sustainable Diets Questionnaire (SDQ), to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice of sustainable diets in adult populations. A panel of four nutritionists identified 63 items…
View article: Impact of Skills for Change Program on metabolic control, diet and physical activity levels in adults with type 2 diabetes: A cluster randomized trial
Impact of Skills for Change Program on metabolic control, diet and physical activity levels in adults with type 2 diabetes: A cluster randomized trial Open
Background Type 2 diabetes mellitus is highly prevalent in the Arab Gulf countries. Despite this, limited culturally-adapted lifestyle intervention studies have been conducted in this region. Methods In this culturally adapted 12-month clu…
View article: Effect of Moderate-Intense Training and Detraining on Glucose Metabolism, Lipid Profile, and Liver Enzymes in Male Wistar Rats: A Preclinical Randomized Study
Effect of Moderate-Intense Training and Detraining on Glucose Metabolism, Lipid Profile, and Liver Enzymes in Male Wistar Rats: A Preclinical Randomized Study Open
Exercise training positively regulates glucose metabolism. This study investigated the impact of training and detraining on glucose metabolism, lipid profiles, and liver enzymes. Twenty-six rats completed an initial 4-week moderate-intense…
View article: Supplemental ferulic acid does not affect metabolic markers and improves some oxidative damage parameters in diabetic rats
Supplemental ferulic acid does not affect metabolic markers and improves some oxidative damage parameters in diabetic rats Open
This study investigated the differences in health outcomes associated with ferulic acid (FA) supplementation in animals before the induction of diabetes with streptozotocin (STZ) treatment and post-STZ treatment. 18 male Wistar rats were e…
View article: The Muscle-Conditioned Medium Containing Protocatechuic Acid Improves Insulin Resistance by Modulating Muscle Communication with Liver and Adipose Tissue
The Muscle-Conditioned Medium Containing Protocatechuic Acid Improves Insulin Resistance by Modulating Muscle Communication with Liver and Adipose Tissue Open
Diabetes mellitus is a public health concern, affecting 10.5% of the population. Protocatechuic acid (PCA), a polyphenol, exerts beneficial effects on insulin resistance and diabetes. This study investigated the role of PCA in improving in…
View article: Antioxidant Potential of Cookies Formulated with Date Seed Powder
Antioxidant Potential of Cookies Formulated with Date Seed Powder Open
Utilising major waste products from the food industry can have both a great environmental impact and be a means to improve consumer health. Date seed is a food industry byproduct that has been proven to have high nutritional value. The aim…
View article: In-vitro Investigation of Polyphenol-Rich Date (Phoenix dactylifera L.) Seed Extract Bioactivity
In-vitro Investigation of Polyphenol-Rich Date (Phoenix dactylifera L.) Seed Extract Bioactivity Open
Date seeds are a by-product of the date fruit processing industry with minimal human use; however, they are a rich source of polyphenols with a range of potential biological properties. The current study investigates the cytotoxicity of da…
View article: Feasibility Study of a Newly Developed Technology-Mediated Lifestyle Intervention for Overweight and Obese Young Adults
Feasibility Study of a Newly Developed Technology-Mediated Lifestyle Intervention for Overweight and Obese Young Adults Open
Background: Poor eating habits and sedentary lifestyle are common among young adults and increase the risk for chronic diseases later in life. Due to the widespread use of information technology among young adults, the Rashakaty (Fitness f…
View article: Metabolomic Profiling of Lipids and Fatty Acids: 3 Years Postoperative Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy
Metabolomic Profiling of Lipids and Fatty Acids: 3 Years Postoperative Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy Open
Visceral obesity is common in the United Arab Emirates and worldwide. Although laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) leads to effective and sustainable weight loss, its long-term beneficial impact on other risk factors, including blood lip…
View article: Immunomodulatory Effects of Dietary Polyphenols
Immunomodulatory Effects of Dietary Polyphenols Open
Functional and nutraceutical foods provide an alternative way to improve immune function to aid in the management of various diseases. Traditionally, many medicinal products have been derived from natural compounds with healing properties.…
View article: Be well: A potential role for vitamin B in COVID-19
Be well: A potential role for vitamin B in COVID-19 Open
View article: Immune-boosting role of vitamins D, C, E, zinc, selenium and omega-3 fatty acids: Could they help against COVID-19?
Immune-boosting role of vitamins D, C, E, zinc, selenium and omega-3 fatty acids: Could they help against COVID-19? Open
View article: Inhibition of Digestive Enzyme and Stimulation of Human Liver Cells (HepG2) Glucose Uptake by Date Seeds Extract
Inhibition of Digestive Enzyme and Stimulation of Human Liver Cells (HepG2) Glucose Uptake by Date Seeds Extract Open
Type 2 diabetes mellitus is increasing worldwide, and the United Arab Emirates is presenting one of the world’s highest prevalence rates. Dietary polyphenols exert an antidiabetic effect by modulating carbohydrates digestion and cellular g…
View article: Urine Metabolites and Antioxidant Effect after Oral Intake of Date (Phoenix dactylifera L.) Seeds-Based Products (Powder, Bread and Extract) by Human
Urine Metabolites and Antioxidant Effect after Oral Intake of Date (Phoenix dactylifera L.) Seeds-Based Products (Powder, Bread and Extract) by Human Open
A cross-over study was conducted in 16 healthy adult volunteers to describe the urinary excretion of polyphenols from date seeds and investigate the antioxidant effect after consumption of different doses of date seeds powder (DSP), bread …
View article: Evaluation of a photographic food atlas as a tool for quantifying food portion size in the United Arab Emirates
Evaluation of a photographic food atlas as a tool for quantifying food portion size in the United Arab Emirates Open
Although, United Arab Emirates (UAE) has one of the highest prevalence of overweight, obesity and type 2 diabetes in the world, however, validated dietary assessment aids to estimate food intake of individuals and populations in the UAE ar…
View article: The antioxidant activity of date seed: preliminary results of a preclinical in vivo study
The antioxidant activity of date seed: preliminary results of a preclinical in vivo study Open
Chronic diseases (diabetes, cardiovascular diseases and cancer), are by far the leading causes of mortality and morbidity worldwide. Oxidative stress is one of the underlying mechanism in the development and enhancement of chronic diseases…
View article: Bioactivity of arid region honey: an in vitro study
Bioactivity of arid region honey: an in vitro study Open
The results demonstrate the antioxidant effect of arid region honey due to its erythrocyte membrane protection effect and subsequent lowering of oxidative damage as evident from lower levels of lipid peroxidation byproduct MDA. Arid region…
View article: Production of functional pita bread using date seed powder
Production of functional pita bread using date seed powder Open