food cravings
05/24/2018
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By Ralph Flores
This is why they just keep on getting fatter: Obesity dulls the taste, causing people to crave more sugar and salt
Aside from an increased risk of metabolic and cardiovascular diseases, people who put on a lot of weight have another thing coming for them. Based on the results of a study conducted by Cornell University researchers, obesity can blunt a person’s taste buds, reducing their ability to enjoy the taste of food, especially for the five […]
05/01/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Extreme measures rarely work: You don’t have to quit all sugar to be healthy
Sugar-free diets advise individuals to skip certain fruits, sweeteners, sweets, and table sugar/sucrose. Other diets even suggest minimizing the dairy products that you consume. While its true that consuming too much sugar can cause obesity and increase the risk of heart disease, some cancers, and Type 2 diabetes, eating healthy doesn’t mean cutting out all the sugar from […]
04/28/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Here’s why we’re willing to pay more for unhealthy foods we crave, according to science
According to a study, we don’t usually mind paying for unhealthy foods, especially when we’re craving for some chocolates or chips. Results from neuroscience research have determined that we’ll pay more for bigger portions of the food that we crave. The research, which was published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences […]
04/01/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Appetite-suppressing bread with fiber, protein, dried fruit can reduce calorie intake between meals
According to a team of researchers from the University of Granada (UGR), cereal-based bread can soon help individuals curb their appetite more effectively than other types of bread. The researchers, led by Professor Ángel Gil Hernández and Dr. María Dolores Mesa García at UGR’s Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology II, collaborated with Puratos, a company that offers […]
10/28/2017
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By Zoey Sky
Salty or sweet? Nutritionist explains food cravings, suggests healthy alternatives
We often give in to our cravings for sweet or salty snacks, but have you ever stopped and asked yourself why you’re getting the munchies? It could be because your body needs nutrients, says Jessica Crandall, a registered dietitian in Denver, Colorado. You might not think much of a random hankering for a bag of chips […]
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