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02/13/2020 / By Ralph Flores

Wow, that’s tart: Research shows astringency or dryness in red wine is linked to tannins and interactions with saliva

Nothing says “sophistication” better than a glass of red wine. In fact, people who know their wine can easily tell you which foods go well with dry wines like Cabernet Sauvignon, and which ones are perfect for fruity reds like Pinot Noir. But what makes a wine “dry”? A recent study found that the perception of dryness is influenced by […]

10/27/2019 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

The science of smell: German researchers successfully recreate the enticing aroma of chocolate bars

Chocolate is a popular food ingredient, snack, guilty pleasure, flavor, drink, and superfood. It is loved by many not only for its mood-lifting properties, but also for its rich, widely varying taste and pleasant aroma. A new study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry reported some interesting findings about this beloved food product. […]

10/02/2019 / By Edsel Cook

The Mediterranean diet can stop overeating and prevent weight gain, researchers find

The Mediterranean diet is considered the healthiest diet in the world for a good reason. A recent study showed that primates placed on this diet refrained from overeating and succeeded in keeping a healthy weight. In contrast, other primates that received a Western diet ate more food than they needed to. These overeaters became overweight. The discovery was made […]

09/18/2019 / By Edsel Cook

Intestinal bacteria help regulate allergic responses: Researchers say certain microbes can prevent allergic reactions

The good bacteria living in the gut of humans play essential roles in keeping their hosts safe from food allergies. A recent international study showed that gut microbiota taken from human babies and given to mice protected the recipients from developing allergy to milk. The results of the animal experiment suggested that probiotic treatments may be able to stop the development of food allergies […]

09/02/2019 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

Research finds that soy isoflavone intake can cause damage to blood vessels in children

Kawasaki disease (KD) is an illness that affects children below five years old. This disease affects the lymph nodes, mouth, and skin, but if not treated early, it can cause severe complications like vasculitis (inflammation of blood vessels), a dangerous condition that can affect the coronary arteries which supply blood and oxygen to the heart, […]

08/15/2019 / By Edsel Cook

Avocado seeds contain compounds that reduce inflammation

Pennsylvania-based researchers announced a new medicinal application for avocado pits. They recently derived an extract from avocado seed that helps regulate inflammation linked to cancer and other serious diseases. After eating or removing the edible part of the avocado, people usually throw away the inedible pit. But the new study suggests that the seed may be a good […]

07/18/2019 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

Soy isoflavone consumption linked to risk of Kawasaki disease

Researchers from the U.S. investigated the link between the risk of Kawasaki disease (KD) and dietary soy and isoflavone consumption. The results of their study were published in the journal Nutrition Research. KD is defined as acute vasculitis that affects children. Its incidence varies according to ethnicity and is highest in Asian populations. While genetic differences […]

07/10/2019 / By Stephanie Diaz

Scientists find that protein improves absorption of omega 3s, boosts brain development

Scientists from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) recently discovered a new form of nano-encapsulated suspension that can positively affect the absorption of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) for both mother and offspring. This new technology, which was published in the journal Nanomedicine: Nanotechnology, Biology and Medicine, was conducted primarily to address issues regarding the absorption of DHA. […]

06/20/2019 / By Tracey Watson

Does your alcoholic beverage contain heavy metals?

Perhaps you feel like Benjamin Franklin, who said back in the 1700s, “The discovery of a wine is of greater moment than the discovery of a constellation. The universe is too full of stars.” Perhaps you are even enjoying a glass of wine as you read this article? For many people there is nothing quite […]

06/19/2019 / By Tracey Watson

Some foods trap electromagnetic radiation when microwaved: Scientists discover why grapes produce fiery plasma when “nuked”

It’s a cool party trick, a staple at science fairs and is commonly demonstrated on the Internet: If you slice a grape almost in half and then put it in the microwave on full power, you can create a pyrotechnic spectacle as the area where the two halves of the grape meets bursts into flame. […]

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