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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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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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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Romaine lettuce is at it again! US officials have issued another romaine warning for the lettuce grown in Salinas, California because of yet another food poisoning outbreak. So how can you and your family stay safe from the blight of romaine lettuce? Well, when you’re buying it, make sure the label says where it was
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High-protein diets may be of great harm to your kidneys, even if they seem to be very ‘in’ right now. Kamyar Kalantar-Zadeh, Holly M Kramer and Denis Fouque have co-written a new editorial that speaks about the harm that might come to your body if you eliminate carbohydrates from your diet and replace them with
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Chewing gum after meals might be the unlikely ally for stopping tooth decay, according to a review of 12 studies. The caveat? The gum must be sugar-free. This review of 12 studies published over the past five decades was carried out by researchers at King’s College, London. Chewing gum, the sugar-free variety, can potentially reduce
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If you’re a woman and you care about your heart health, then you should consume most of your calories before 6 pm, according to a new study. The research and report come from the American Heart Association and the results were presented at their Scientific Sessions 2019. The scientists found that the factors for heart
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Even though it’s controversial these days, the keto diet might be just the flu-busting antidote we need, according to a new study. The Yale University study found that mice that were fed a keto diet were better at fighting the flu than the ones that were fed foods high in carbs. The research was published
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Eating bananas daily is definitely the new ‘an apple a day keeps the doctor away’. A recent study proves that this and other potassium-rich foods (like avocados) are key to protecting your heart from damage and making it stronger. Potassium in foods like bananas and avocados is instrumental in preventing heart disease because it prevents
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English researchers have discovered that a cup of coffee can stimulate the „brown fat” deposits in your body, which could mean that it is a great ally against obesity. There are plenty of jokes on the internet about how coffee can literally save your life. I, personally, think of it as my superhero. Plenty of
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