The Christian Orthodox Church Fasting Diet Is Associated with Lower Levels of Depression and Anxiety and a Better Cognitive Performance in Middle Life
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DOI: 10.3390/nu13020627
Abstract: Lifestyle choices significantly influence mental health in later life. In this study we investigated the effects of the Christian Orthodox Church (COC) fasting diet, which includes long-term regular abstinence from animal-based products for half the… read more here.
Keywords: lower levels; anxiety; cognitive performance; christian orthodox ... See more keywords
Christian Orthodox Fasting as a Traditional Diet with Low Content of Refined Carbohydrates That Promotes Human Health: A Review of the Current Clinical Evidence
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DOI: 10.3390/nu15051225
Abstract: Introduction: Christian Orthodox fasting is a pattern high in complex carbohydrates and low in refined carbohydrates. It has been explored in association with its potential health benefits. The present review aims to comprehensively explore the… read more here.
Keywords: refined carbohydrates; human health; christian orthodox; orthodox fasting ... See more keywords
Nutrient Intake and Risk Factors for Metabolic Syndrome in Christian Orthodox Church Religious Fasters
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DOI: 10.3390/nu15112468
Abstract: Objective: Studies regarding health effects of religious fasting have been increased during the last decade. Our aim was to investigate the impact of adherence to the periodic Christian Orthodox Church (COC) fasting on nutrient intake,… read more here.
Keywords: nutrient intake; orthodox church; risk; intake ... See more keywords
The Interplay between Metabolic Syndrome and Religious Fasting in Postmenopausal Women
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DOI: 10.3390/nu15112478
Abstract: Religious fasting that involves abstinence from specific food(s) is part of many religions worldwide and has been gaining attention by the research community during the last years. The study aimed to investigate whether the periodic… read more here.
Keywords: non fasters; religious fasting; metabolic syndrome; christian orthodox ... See more keywords