Arpita Basu

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Associate Professor, Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition

Expertise: Clinical nutrition, Diabetes, Cardiovascular disease, Epidemiology, Dietary bioactive compounds

Biography

Arpita Basu is a registered dietitian and associate professor in UNLV’s School of Integrated Health Sciences. She specializes in clinical nutrition, cardiovascular disease, blood pressure, insulin resistance, and chronic disease epidemiology.

With more than 100 research publications to her name, Basu’s scholarly work covers topics such as nutrition’s involvement in pregnancy complications; using fruits, such as strawberries, and other foods to regulate bodily processes and combat chronic disease; dietary sensitivities in Type 1 diabetes; and the associations of Mediterranean-style diets on coronary calcification.

Basu has served on the editorial board of the Journal of Nutrition since 2012. She has received multiple research awards from the American Society for Nutrition and the American College of Nutrition for her work in dietary bioactive compounds in human health.

Education

Ph.D., Nutrition, Texas Woman’s University
M.S., Public Health, University of South Florida
M.S., Food and Nutrition, University of Calcutta India

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How to prevent type 2 diabetes: The berry you should eat daily for better blood sugar levels, according to scientists

GB News

Eating freeze-dried strawberries every day could help people with prediabetes avoid developing type 2 diabetes, a new study has revealed. Researchers at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, found that consuming the equivalent of 2.5 servings of fresh strawberries daily for 12 weeks can lower blood sugar levels and reduce inflammation.

Can strawberries help prevent diabetes? New trial shows promising results in prediabetic adults

News Medical Life Sciences

Researchers found that daily freeze-dried strawberry intake enhanced antioxidant biomarkers, lowered inflammation, and improved fasting glucose, suggesting a delicious way to support metabolic health and prevent diabetes progression.

Coffee or tea? The science behind your morning brew

Consumer Affairs

If you’ve ever been asked whether coffee or tea is “healthier,” you’re not alone — this age-old rivalry sparks plenty of debate at cafés, kitchen tables, and wellness circles.

Which Type of Matcha Has the Most Antioxidants?

Verywell Health

Matcha is made from powdered whole-leaf green tea grown in Japan under bamboo shade before harvesting. It comes in different types, but the designations are primarily marketing terms.