high-fat diet
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 […]
05/17/2018
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By Ralph Flores
High-fat diets promote the increase of gut microbes that make you fatter…it’s a never-ending cycle
The microbiota plays an important role in the body, even as researchers are still trying to understand the mechanisms by which it does so. However, the results of a study published in Cell Host and Microbe may shed some light on how certain diets affect it. They found that microbiota – in particular, those in the small […]
05/16/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Bacteria in your small intestines may explain why you gain weight
Bacteria in the small intestine may play a role in weight management, according to a study published in the journal Cell Host & Microbe. In the animal study, a team of researchers from the University of Chicago found that germ-free mice lacking in gut bacteria failed to digest or absorb fatty foods when fed with a […]
05/15/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Scientists look at binge-eating mice to understand why we overeat
What drives us to overeat? European researchers used mice to create an animal model of “obesogenic environments,” a situation where there is easy access to delicious calorie-dense foods. An AlphaGalileo article reported that mice with access to calorie-rich foods also show signs of addiction and binge-eating. This discovery provided clues about human behaviors that result in […]
05/08/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Deadly cycle: Eating high-fat food makes us hungrier, more likely to snack on junk
Obesity isn’t just a problem with eating too much: Most of the time, there are behavioral triggers that lead to this condition, and learning to identify them will create new ideas to effectively combat the situation. This was the focus of a study led by researchers from the Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG) and the Universitat Pompeu […]
04/19/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Diets rich in fat and “bad” cholesterol found to weaken cardiovascular function
Bacon may taste good, but it’s bad for your heart. Diets rich in fat and cholesterol found to weaken cardiovascular function by turning the artery-protecting immune cells into promoters of inflammation. This in turn would worsen atherosclerotic plaque buildup that occurs in cardiovascular disease. The study, published in the journal Nature Communications, also found that […]
03/22/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Fermented tea protects the liver from oxidative stress with antioxidant properties that regulate glucose levels
A lot of diseases, such as fatty liver disease, are caused by oxidative stress. Fortunately, there are natural treatments that help fight it. One of these is a fermented tea called Pu-erh that contains antioxidant properties and glucose-regulating extracts and can protect the liver from impairment. A team of researchers from China examined the oxidative stress reduction […]
03/21/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Extracts from fermented tea help neutralize effects of a high-fat diet by reducing oxidative stress and providing a hepatoprotective effect
A study published in the journal Food Science and Human Wellness has found that extracts of Pu-erh tea, a type of fermented tea, provide protective effects against oxidative stress. Study authors from China looked at the oxidative stress reduction and hepatoprotective effects of extracts of the fermented tea called Pu-erh on rats that were fed […]
01/28/2018
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By Russel Davis
High-fat diet found to cause prostate cancer to spread, according to new research
Being obese and following a high-fat diet make for a deadly combination that may increase the risk of prostate cancer metastasis, according to a set of studies published in the journals Nature Genetics and Nature Communications. A team of researchers at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) examined mice models of prostate cancer as part of the study. The […]
12/03/2017
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By Ralph Flores
Want to get off those diabetes meds? Research shows a diet high in protein and good fats but low in carbs helps manage the disease
People suffering from type-2 diabetes may have themselves a good reason to eat protein, based on research. The diet, according to researchers at the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), is composed of a low volume of carbohydrates paired with higher amounts of protein and unsaturated fats. Associate Professor Grant Brinkworth, who is the […]
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