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New Study Reveals Surprising Effects of Gluten on Weight and Inflammation

Gluten, a protein commonly found in wheat, rye, and barley, is a significant part of the diets in many western countries. Recent research has uncovered some intriguing insights into how gluten affects our bodies, particularly when it comes to weight gain and inflammation. Researchers delved into the impact of gluten on a type of inflammation …

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2 Fresh Studies on Coffee That Will Make You Ask for Another Espresso

Pour yourself a cup of coffee, we have good news about the bitter brown liquid (which is not beer) and even better news for those who prefer coffee with milk. A new study has found a clear link between the amount of caffeine in a person’s blood and their body fat percentage, which is directly …

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Coffee-Crusted Beef Steak with Warm Salad

Red Meat Is Good for You After All

It’s been long touted that red meat consumption may cause cardiovascular diseases and even increase the risk of developing cancers. A recent study brings a sigh of relief from all the steak-lovers out there. Red meat is good for you after all. (With a caveat: this new claim backed by science only stands for unprocessed …

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Eating whole fruits might reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

Eating Whole Fruits Appears to Lower Type 2 Diabetes Risk

Eating at least two serves of fruit daily appears to lower the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 36%, according to a new study authored by researchers from Edith Cowan University (ECU) in Australia. The study measured that eating at least two serves of whole fruits per day, but not fruit juice, increases insulin …

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Not All Types of Intermittent Fasting Can Help You Get Rid of Belly Fat

Trying to lose belly fat by intermittent fasting? We might have some bad news for you. What type of intermittent fasting have you adopted?

The Complete List of Foods to Eat for a Long and Healthy Life

A scientific journal has finally published a comprehensive list of foods to eat for a long and healthy life. We’re talking about the Journal of the American College of Cardiology that presented in its November issue the Ideal Dietary Patterns and Foods to Prevent Cardiovascular Disease: Beware of Their Anti-Inflammatory Potential. The paper is largely a …

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Dopamine diet. Foods that increase your dopamine levels.

What Is the Dopamine Diet? Does It Make You Happier?

Lack of energy and motivation? Sad mood? Food cravings? You might experience low levels of dopamine, a brain chemical responsible for feeling good. Wondering how you can increase dopamine levels without resorting to medications or supplements? We’ve got you covered! Read below and find out what the dopamine diet is, what foods are rich in …

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Science Says You Can Over-Indulge a Pizza Once in a While, Your Body Can Take It

Researchers with the Centre for Nutrition, Exercise, and Metabolism at the University of Bath compared the body effects of eating until you are comfortably full to eating until you cannot manage another bite. The good news is that the trial volunteers, who consumed almost twice as much pizza when pushing beyond their usual limits, doubling …

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Eat Potatoes to… Build Muscles?

You didn’t expect this, didn’t you? But a new study suggests potatoes might become a valuable source of proteins in muscle-building regimens. The findings are reported in the journal Nutrients, and fit well with the present trend of switching to non-animal derived sources of proteins. Truth be told, the research was funded by the Alliance …

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Your Gut Might Decide What You Eat, Not Your Brain

In a new study on mice, researchers revealed that the gut and the brain communicate, and the communication is bi-directional, influencing both behavior and food preferences. The findings are important because they might open new avenues for treating eating-related disorders like compulsive overeating, anorexia, bulimia, and so on. The experiment was performed on mice that …

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How Much Fiber Is Good for You and Why?

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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3 Common Foods That Can Be Considered Superfoods

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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