Evidence behind the practice

2026

Journal article

Ultrasound-enhanced deep eutectic solvent extraction and encapsulation of eggplant peel polyphenols for low-fat mozzarella spread formulation

Ultrasonics Sonochemistry, vol. 127 (Elsevier), lead author

Shows how food waste can be turned into ingredients for lower-fat foods, part of a wider effort to make everyday foods healthier without losing what people enjoy.

Develops a method to recover beneficial plant compounds from eggplant peel and use them in a lower-fat cheese spread.

2025

Book chapter

Probiotics and Gut Disorders: Managing Conditions like IBS and IBD

Gut Microbiota and Holistic Health: The Role of Prebiotics and Probiotics (Unique Scientific Publishers), chapter author

Probiotics are widely sold for gut problems, but the evidence varies by condition. A careful review helps separate what may help from what is marketing.

Reviews what is known about probiotics in managing irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

2024

Journal article

Assessment of Modifiable Risk Factors Associated With Hypertensive Patients

Journal of Health and Rehabilitation Research, co-author

Blood pressure is shaped by daily habits as well as medicine. Knowing which habits matter most helps focus a nutrition plan on the changes most likely to count.

Looks at the everyday factors linked with high blood pressure that people can change, such as diet and activity.

2024

Journal article

Prevalence of Hypertension in People Aged 40 Years and Above

Journal of Health and Rehabilitation Research, co-author

High blood pressure often has no symptoms. Understanding how common it is after 40 supports earlier checks and earlier, simpler dietary changes.

Measures how common high blood pressure is among adults aged 40 and over.