Keeping the Pounds Off: New Weight-Loss Intervention Targets Instinctive Desire To Eat
People who are highly responsive to food lost more weight and, importantly, were more successful at keeping the pounds off using a new alternative weight-loss…
Nutrition
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Reducing Protein in Diet Improves Health and Extends Lifespan
A Single Hormone Directs Body’s Responses to Low-Protein Diet. Mice live longer and lose weight while eating more when the hormone FGF21 is present. A…
Growing National Security Threat: Obesity Threatens US Military Readiness
A new Perspective published in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior outlines the research and practices needed to combat the US obesity epidemic and…
Higher Antioxidant Levels Linked to Lower Alzheimer’s Disease, Dementia Risk
People with higher levels of antioxidants in their blood may be less likely to develop dementia, according to research published in the May 4, 2022,…
Intense Exercise While Dieting May Reduce Cravings for High-Fat Food
In a new study that offers hope for human dieters, rats on a 30-day diet who exercised intensely resisted cues for favored, high-fat food pellets….
Fountain of Youth: Cutting Calories and Eating at the Right Time of Day Leads to a Longer Life
One recipe for longevity is simple, if not easy to follow: eat less. Restricting calories can lead to a longer, healthier life, as studies have…
Eating Blueberries Regularly May Reduce Risk of Dementia
University of Cincinnati studies effects of blueberry supplementation in at-risk, middle-aged population. The old adage says that an apple a day keeps the doctor away,…
Coffee’s Link to Raised Cholesterol Depends on Drinker’s Sex Plus Brewing Method
Widest gender difference seen for espresso; narrowest for plunger (cafetière) coffee. The sex of the drinker, as well as the brewing method, may be key…
Dairy Products Linked to Increased Risk of Cancer in Major Research Study
The first major study to investigate dairy consumption and cancer risk in Chinese adults discovered that higher intake was associated with increased risks of liver…
Five Foods That Are Better for You When Cooked
Some people choose to follow a raw food vegan diet. They do this because they believe eating food in its natural state has several health…
What Is the Difference Between a Food Allergy and a Food Intolerance?
Many people confuse food allergies and food intolerances, but they’re two different things. Understanding the difference is important if you experience allergy-like symptoms after eating…
Give Your Coffee a Healthy Boost With These 5 Delicious Science-Backed Additions
Nothing beats the smell of coffee in the morning. The aroma of the beans and the instant caffeine hit is enough to get anyone out…
Children With Vegetarian Diet Have Similar Growth and Nutrition Compared to Meat-Eating Peers
However, children with a vegetarian diet had increased odds of underweight weight status. A study of almost 9,000 children revealed that those who eat a…
Not All Dietary Fibers Are Equal – Health Benefits of Dietary Fiber Vary
Researchers revealed in the journal Cell Host & Microbe on April 28th, 2022, that the health benefits of dietary fiber vary between individuals and may…
A Calorie-Reduced Diet Can Delay the Development of Diabetes and Boost the Immune System
A Low-Calorie Diet Alters the Gut Microbiome and Delays Immune Aging A calorie-reduced diet cannot only delay the development of metabolic diseases, but also has…
5 Vegetables You Should Never Eat Raw
We all know that vegetables should form part of a healthy diet. Many, such as broccoli, peppers, and carrots, are much better for you when…
Five Foods to Eat for Healthier Teeth
Your smile is a significant part of making a positive impression on other people. Do you wish to improve the health of your teeth to…
Do You Want a Long Healthy Lifespan? The Characteristics of a “Longevity Diet”
Professor Valter Longo leads a review of research in animals and humans to identify how nutrition affects aging and a healthy lifespan. According to University…
