News & Articles By Rita Winters
02/17/2019
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By Rita Winters
The mental and emotional benefits of healthier food: Study finds children who eat well are happier, have better self-esteem, are less likely to get bullied than their peers
Healthy food consumption is highly associated with good health. This has been validated by various scientific literature: Adding fruits and vegetables to our meals results in healthier bodies and a means to prevent disease, and eating too much junk food and fast food cause obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases. A study published in BMC Public Health found […]
02/17/2019
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By Rita Winters
Chitosan: A more environmentally friendly food packaging material than plastic
We all know the downside of plastic packaging to the environment. Aquatic creature autopsies show bits and pieces of this non-biodegradable petroleum product. Around one million birds and marine species die each year due to being trapped in or ingesting plastic. Even if a lot of people are aware of this, tons are plastic is […]
02/17/2019
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By Rita Winters
Hungry to your bones? Scientists discover a hormone produced by our bones plays a key role in appetite and metabolism
Studies show that conditioning your brain to control your appetite is not enough. It was found that our bones are responsible for our appetites and metabolism as well. Researchers at the Montreal Clinical Research Institute (IRCM) in Canada found that bones produce a hormone that increases insulin production and decreases blood glucose levels. Osteoblasts, responsible for […]
02/07/2019
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By Rita Winters
Adding amaranth to regular flour improves available nutrition
Food security is a global issue these days, and many experts are currently finding ways to solve the crisis. Many African countries and other developing countries in the world are experiencing high rates of malnutrition and nutrient deficiency due to the lack of stable and affordable sources of food. The best way to ensure food […]
01/28/2019
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By Rita Winters
How nutritious is your dried fruit? That may depend on how it was dried
Mangifera indica, commonly known as the mango, is one of the world’s most popular fruits. But let’s not stop there – it’s also one of the most nutritious fruits. When it’s off-season, people tend to buy the desiccated ones that come in packs. But exactly how nutritious are these dried mangoes? A study from Nigeria […]
07/04/2018
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By Rita Winters
You could lose your sense of smell: It is just another side effect of eating high-fat foods
It is known that high-fat foods increase the risk of contracting cardiovascular diseases and diabetes, as well as other chronic illnesses. However, a recent study from Florida State University (FSU) found that an unhealthy, high-fat diet also causes impairment in the olfactory system or the sense of smell. The study, led by Dr. Nicolas Thiebaud and […]
01/09/2018
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By Rita Winters
Double threat may WIPE OUT honey bees, scientists warn: Pesticides and dwindling food supplies are killing them off at a record pace
For many years now, scientists have been warning us of the decreasing honey bee population. A new research reveals that honey bees could soon go extinct due to the increased uses of chemical pesticides and the severely low amount of food supplies for these poor creatures. A University of California, San Diego study shows that […]
12/24/2017
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By Rita Winters
Are carbs killing you? Global study finds death rates higher among carb eaters; scientists say we should be eating more fats
Since the 1970s, we’ve been conditioned to believe that dietary fats cause heart disease and it is what makes us fat. However, it’s eating too many carbohydrates that cause many diseases, as is evident in the obesity and diabetes epidemic of our time. In addition to that, a study published in the peer-reviewed medical journal The […]
12/19/2017
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By Rita Winters
How salt affects the gut microbiome and what you can do about it
America must pinch its salty habits soon. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 75 million American adults have high blood pressure and is costing the nation almost $46 billion annually. Excessive consumption of salt is known to cause hypertension and unnatural inflammation of the hands and feet. Furthermore, a recent study […]
12/18/2017
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By Rita Winters
A new health risk from imported candy: Lead poisoning
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has issued more alerts for lead, a toxic heavy metal found in candy, than for the other three sources of food-borne contamination – Salmonella, Escherichia coli, and Clostridium botulinum – combined. This followed a 2006 state law that mandated food testing, after an analysis of outcomes by researchers […]
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