About Our Lab
The Diet and Cardiometabolic Health Laboratory studies dietary interventions to reduce the risk of cardiometabolic diseases. Currently, the lab is conducting studies to identify cardioprotective diets that meet the diverse needs of the U.S. population to enhance the feasibility and sustainability of the diets, as well as to address barriers to achieving a healthy diet. In addition, the lab investigates key enablers and barriers to achieving a healthy diet and formulates strategies to promote improved diet quality.
In The Media
An avocado a day may improve overall diet quality
This study led by Kristina Petersen investigated how including avocados as part of a daily diet impacts overall diet quality. Read more about their findings.
Pistachios may improve your diet when eaten as a nighttime snack
This study examined the effects of pistachios on glucose regulation when eaten as a nighttime snack. Read more about the researcher's findings.
Herbs and spices tout taste and health as saturated fat, salt replacements
Researchers found that study participants enjoyed many typical American foods better or at least as much as the original versions when some of the saturated fat, salt, and sugar were replaced with healthier herbs and spices. Read more about the lab's findings.
