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11/20/2019
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By Grace Olson
Front-of-package (FOP) claims found to have nothing to do with the actual nutritional content of breakfast cereals
Breakfast cereals are convenient and easy to eat, but they are not as healthy as they claim to be. A closer look at their lists of ingredients reveals that most breakfast cereals are made from processed grains and have a high sugar content. In fact, one study published in the Journal of Public Policy and Marketing […]
11/19/2019
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By Grace Olson
Whole grain rye shown to boost gut health
Whole grains are great for gut health, and a recent study reveals how. The researchers from the University of Eastern Finland in Kuopio and the International Agency for Research on Cancer in France found that eating whole grain rye (WGR) has a positive impact on serotonin levels in the blood. The study builds up from […]
11/07/2019
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By Grace Olson
Scientists declare that a certain brain circuit compels you to overeat, implying it has nothing to do with your choice
A recent study from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has identified which parts of the brain are responsible for overeating. The study, which was published in Neuron, revealed a specific network of cell communication coming from the brain’s emotional center. Western scientists, of course, are always trying to pinpoint the materialistic “location” of behaviors, as if the […]
11/03/2019
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By Grace Olson
Nuts are brain food: Study reveals consuming nuts during pregnancy may help improve brain development in children
For expecting mothers, eating nuts while pregnant may improve the brain development of the child, a study finds. Researchers from the Barcelona Institute for Global Health found that nut consumption in the first trimester of pregnancy was linked to better cognitive function, attention capacity, and long-term working memory in children. They published their findings in […]
11/03/2019
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By Grace Olson
Junk food is a cheap drug: Research explores the link between income, obesity, and psychological distress
A recent study published in the journal Obesity has revealed that there is a potential link between socioeconomic status and obesity. Through questionnaires, researchers from the U.K. and Australia found that a lower socioeconomic status may indirectly contribute to a higher body mass index (BMI). The connection between income, obesity, and psychological distress According to […]
10/31/2019
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By Grace Olson
Pomegranates are a cancer-fighting superfood: Here are 4 reasons why
Cancer is widespread in America, killing thousands of people each year. However, various studies have found that pomegranates have anti-cancer properties, which can be used for the prevention and treatment of this dreaded disease. How pomegranates fight cancer The American Cancer Society estimated 1,762,450 individuals would be diagnosed with cancer this year, and another 606,880 would die […]
10/19/2019
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By Grace Olson
Drinking low-calorie sweetened drinks does NOTHING to reduce body weight: Study says effects similar to sugary beverages
People who want to lose weight might want to think twice before drinking so-called “low-calorie” or “zero-calorie” sweetened drinks, especially since it’s not that different from regular sweetened drinks, according to a recent study in Pediatric Obesity. In their paper, researchers from George Washington University (GW) in Washington D.C. revealed that children and teens who drank low-calorie sweetened beverages consumed just […]
10/15/2019
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By Grace Olson
Magnesium and anxiety: A look at the benefits and how to include it in your diet
Magnesium is called “nature’s relaxation mineral” because of its crucial role in helping the body relax. This makes the mineral more important these days, when people are constantly under stress and feeling anxious. The latter, in particular, has been linked to certain mental disorders, including depression and GAD (general anxiety disorder). Because of magnesium’s relaxing properties, it has been linked […]
10/02/2019
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By Grace Olson
Positive outcomes of bioactive ingredients in functional food used for treating chronic diseases
Researchers from Wuhan Sports University in China listed the potential health benefits of certain bioactive compounds in functional food. The study was published in Food Science and Human Wellness. Functional foods are either natural or processed foods infused with bioactive compounds. Bioactive compounds are ingredients which not only has nutritional value but also play a role in the prevention […]
09/22/2019
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By Grace Olson
You should really try green coffee: It’s proven to improve prediabetes symptoms
For those looking for their next cup of joe: How about going for a fresh cup of green coffee? Researchers from the University of Southern Queensland in Australia found that green coffee reduces the symptoms of metabolic syndrome. The study, published in the Journal of Functional Foods, looked at the effects of green coffee bean extracts in vivo, in […]
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