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
Christmas has come and gone, you partied hard and spent time with your family and loved ones. It’s definitely time to rest, but you have one more thing to figure out before rest & relaxation. What to do with Christmas leftovers? We have some ideas for you so that you can get to R &
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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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Christmas dinner should be, every year, an enjoyable and memorable event, not a source of stress and exhaustion. Holidays are a great excuse to be with people you love, so don’t lose this moment by spending the entire day in the kitchen! I remember that every year on Christmas my mother used to spend the
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Christmas food means something different depending on which side of the world you’re thinking of. But people celebrating this holiday have something in common on Christmas day: a bountiful meal and joy in their hearts. We believe Christmas means family and friends, close together, celebrating love and kindness. Christmas also means customs and traditions that
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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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Romanians are very fond of their traditions, especially the ones focused around the two most important celebrations of the year: Easter and Christmas. It is in our habit to make a feast of all major religious celebrations, thus, it is no wonder why we love winter and cannot wait for the Christmas holiday. They say
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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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