We’re looking at you, soybean oil! According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, soybean oil is by far the most widely produced and consumed edible oil in the United States. New UC Riverside research shows soybean oil not only leads to obesity and diabetes, but could also affect neurological conditions like autism, Alzheimer’s disease, anxiety, […]
Researchers at San Diego State University proved that foods we eat commonly affect our gut microbiome. More specifically, it appears that compounds in these foods are triggering the production of bacteriophage – viruses that infect and replicate inside bacteria. Researchers tested foods and ingredients known to have antimicrobial effects, including honey byproducts, licorice, stevia sweetener,
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There is no denying that obesity has reached a pandemic stage. The good news is that, like any medical condition, obesity might soon be cured by simply taking a pill. Two recent studies give us hope. The first one comes from Canada. Michigan Medicine researchers at the University of Michigan discovered that a protein called
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A study authored by lead researcher Lauren Bandy from University of Oxford reveals a huge drop in the amount of sugar sold in soft drinks in the UK, between 2015 and 2018. The research looked at carbonated drinks, concentrates, 100% juice, juice drinks, energy drinks, sports drinks and bottled water and it was recently published
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Lowering blood pressure, reducing inflammation, restoring balance, or improving memory and overall performance on cognitive tests – the benefits of eating berries seem too good to be true. And for a good reason… Two recently published systematic reviews suggest that eating blueberries can improve overall cognitive performance and help elevate mood. Yet the authors and
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Food from thin air? Cultured pork? Yes, this is the future, please have a seat. More “fake” meat Only a few days ago, Impossible Foods unveiled its new plant-based meat replacement at CES 2020. Just like the plant-based fake beef in Impossible Burger, the pork variety relies on soy as a protein source, but it
Ginseng has been used as an herbal remedy for, literally, ages. Its root it was claimed to treat low energy, high blood sugar, sexual dysfunction, and keep cholesterol or stress under control. A new study shows now that ginseng could also help with weight loss. This is not the first time that ginseng has been
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Every diet is a delicate balance between proteins, fibers, carbs and fats, along with a dash of minerals, vitamins and other micro-nutrients with potential health benefits. But how much of each? World Health Organization (WHO) commissioned a new meta-analysis in order to find out the ideal amount of fiber that we should consume to prevent
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As some of you might know, an Arkansas law makes it illegal for companies to use words like “burger,” “sausage,” and “roast” to describe products that are not made from meat. As a result, veggie burgers – even modified by qualifiers such as “vegan,” “veggie,” or “plant-based” – are deemed illegal. Well, not anymore. A
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Recent studies regarding chili peppers, mushrooms, and blueberries might confirm their superfood status. Their health benefits are truly amazing. Chili peppers as superfoods A recent paper published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology presents a large-scale epidemiological study on the association between chili pepper intake and mortality risk. The analysis was performed
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The short answer is no. It was a lousy year in North America, with a slow start of the growing season, due to a longer than usual winter, and an abrupt ending, during the harvest, drowned in rains and blizzards. Yet there is no reason to panic. Sure, the production is down by more than
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Instant Pot has joined the tasty side of the Force, releasing a slew of Star Wars-themed multi-cookers. There are no less than five new editions available, all of them sold exclusively at Williams Sonoma. These include a 6-quart R2-D2, Stormtrooper, or Darth Vader, a small 3-quart BB-8, and a massive 8-quart Chewbacca. Wait, no baby
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