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09/25/2020
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By Michael Alexander
“Vegetarian” fast food options are still full of fat, calories and sodium, caution health experts
A fast-food restaurant’s vegetarian offerings may not be as healthy as you might think. This is according to nutritionist Christina Crowder who noted that while some fast-food items may indeed feature “healthy” ingredients such as fresh vegetables, these are often smothered with salty sauces and served with sugary drinks. In addition, these are often accompanied by other […]
04/30/2020
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By Zoey Sky
Cutting junk food consumption helps prevent irreversible damage to male fertility
A diet that includes mainly unhealthy foods isn’t just bad for your overall health and waistline. According to a study, male teenagers who eat plenty of junk food may experience irreversible damage to their fertility. Poor eating habits and sperm count Numerous studies have shown that processed foods and ready-to-eat meals are linked to obesity and Type 2 […]
02/21/2020
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By Zoey Sky
Empty nutrition, empty noggin: Western-style diet can impair brain function, warn researchers
The Western diet is notorious for containing sinful amounts of fat, sugar and little to no nutrients. This unhealthy diet is also linked to a greater risk of developing serious health problems, such as diabetes and high blood pressure. Yet despite the many reasons to forego this type of diet, many Americans continue to binge […]
12/23/2019
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By Tracey Watson
The most important FOOD SCIENCE stories of 2019
Delicious food truly provides one of the great pleasures in life, and lingering over a tasty meal with friends or family is something we can enjoy time and time again. Food does so much more than just tickle the taste buds, however; it can also be a source of powerful medicine. In the past year, […]
10/02/2019
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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 […]
09/20/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Watch what you eat: Study reveals that post-menopausal women who eat a Western diet increase their risk of breast cancer
A person’s diet plays a huge role in determining their overall health. Multiple studies have shown how a diet influences many physiological functions, including immune function, which the body relies on for protection against diseases. For instance, a diet rich in fiber and plant-based foods brings longevity and keeps the body in tip-top shape. However, a diet loaded with […]
09/12/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Western diets found to increase serum free estradiol levels in post-menopausal women
In this study, researchers from Mexico and France evaluated the effects of the Western diet on serum concentrations of free estradiol and testosterone in postmenopausal women. The results of their study were published in the journal Nutrition Research. The possible influence of food consumption on the serum concentrations of endogenous sex hormones, particularly in menopausal women, is not […]
06/16/2019
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By Vicki Batts
Conveniently deadly: A diet of ultraprocessed foods increases risk of mortality
It should be common knowledge by now that a junk food diet is no good for you. But researchers continue to be astonished by just how toxic processed foods and “ultraprocessed foods” really are. However bad you think that life of microwave meals and snack cakes is for you — well, the science shows it’s […]
05/09/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Toxic foods that may be triggering early puberty in girls
Puberty in girls typically starts between the ages of eight and 13 and ends around the age of 14. However, some girls today are reaching puberty at an earlier. According to studies, consumption of toxic foods is the reason behind this. Commonly consumed toxic foods that can cause early puberty include caffeinated drinks, artificially-sweetened and sugar-sweetened beverages, […]
04/06/2019
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By Cassie B.
High-fat “Western” diet increases your risk of infectious diseases and food poisoning, reveals study
There’s no question that the high-fat Western diet contributes to obesity – just take a look around you in any public place and you’ll find all the proof you need. However, all this unhealthy eating is affecting more than just people’s waistlines and heart health; Irish researchers have now found that it is also raising […]
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