Milk – It’s been a staple for humans since 10,000 BCE when nomadic herders decided to stop roaming and settle down. No doubt you grew up with it on your table. But have you noticed the new players in the …
Currently, intermittent fasting is popular for its health benefits. Research proves intermittent fasting can reduce your blood sugar, manage and help you lose weight, reduce your heart disease risk, and decrease inflammation. Another potential benefit? Reducing your blood pressure. Fasting’s …
Scientists Refute The Blood Type Diet, Again
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Key points: The blood type diet suggests one’s blood type should dictate their dietary choices. Once widespread, this diet has proven wrong many times. A new study on a vegan diet also debunks the blood type diet theory. The blood …
If you struggle with binge-eating, you aren’t alone. Binge-eating and binging disorders are on the rise, which might be because of our stressful, fast-paced world, unrealistic body image expectations, and the availability of so many hyper-palatable foods. Have you ever …
Warding off Covid-19: Healthy Diet And Supplements
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Thankfully, we got the vaccine now, but it will take some time to get the shot. Meanwhile, we can strengthen our immunity, which is responsible for combating the virus. Key points: Recent study: probiotics, omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin D, and …
Cocoa Flavanols Boost Mental Agility
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A cocoa drink rich in flavanols will help you improve your cognitive performance through increasing brain oxygenation, a recent study demonstrates. Key points: Flavanols occur naturally in some fruit, vegetables, and cocoa. Now we know that, in addition to vascular …
For thousands of years, varieties of apples have existed and intrigued humans. Legend says the Trojan War began because Paris gave an apple to Aphrodite, who, in turn, got Helen to fall in love with Paris. Some say it was …
Foods and Beverages in Popular U.S. Movies
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A recent study looks at how the movie industry influences what we eat and how, in turn, Americans’ dietary habits have influenced cinematographers over the past decades. Stanford researchers studied the 250 top-grossing Hollywood movies released between 1994 and 2018, …
Vegans Should Check Their Iodine Levels
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Key points: Vegans are at high risk of developing a deficiency of two essential nutrients: vitamin B12 and iodine. Vegans are often unaware of their low iodine. It can be prevented by taking supplements. A recent study from German researchers …
Why We Shouldn’t Buy Hot Drinks in Paper Cups Too Often
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Key points: When a hot beverage is in the paper cup, its plastic lining releases thousands of microplastic particles into the liquid, plus some heavy metals. Paper cups do not decompose and can not be recycled. Researchers work on a …