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A recent study has found no difference in glycaemic index (GI) and glycaemic load (GL) between processing levels according to NOVA classification. However, GL is lower in ultraprocessed grains and vegetables than minimally processed foods (MPFs).

Improved glycaemic control is a big contributor to the neuroprotective effects of Mediterranean (MED) and green-MED diets on brain age, a study has shown. In addition, polyphenols-rich diet components such as Mankai and green tea help prevent brain ageing.

In a first-of-a-kind meta-analysis comparing the efficacy and safety of different treatment options for obesity, weight loss surgery using the Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) yields optimal weight loss than other surgical procedures or weight loss medications.

A study suggests that measuring fasting plasma glucose (FPG) and triglyceride levels early in pregnancy can identify women at high risk of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM).

With the advent of plant-based diets (PBDs), plant-based meat analogues (PBMAs) have emerged as alternative protein sources carrying numerous health benefits. However, a study from Singapore appears to reflect otherwise, showing that PBMAs do not confer cardiometabolic health benefits compared with their animal-based counterparts.