#Traditionaleating

A major new clinical trial has added to the mounting scientific evidence that eating more dietary fiber, a nutrient found in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, and nuts, significantly lowers cancer risk—particularly for blood cancers like multiple myeloma. The study, presented by researchers at the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center at the flagship meeting of the American Society for Nutrition this week, found that high-fiber, plant-based diets also improved important health factors including body mass index (BMI), inflammation, metabolic health, and the gut microbiome. These findings echo longstanding global dietary recommendations and are especially pertinent for Thailand, a country where fiber intake remains low for much of the population, and cancer rates are on the rise.

A new spin on gut-friendly eating is capturing attention worldwide, thanks to a registered dietitian’s creation of an “ancestral” alternative to the popular Mediterranean diet. Highlighted recently in a feature by Business Insider, this novel approach emphasizes simplicity, balanced nutrition, and evidence-based recipes designed to promote digestive health—a topic of growing significance for Thai readers in the wake of increasing concern over chronic gastrointestinal issues and the broader quest for well-being (Business Insider).