By Monica Beyer Fact checked by Jasmin Collier Health claims that manufacturers make on food packaging might not match a product’s nutritional benefits, but people still make buying decisions based on these claims, researchers reveal. The nutritional facts and ingredients that appear on a product’s packaging aim to reveal what consumers want to know about a food. A...
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Rice and obesity: Is there a link?
By Tim Newman Fact checked by Jasmin Collier A study that used data from more than 130 countries concludes that eating more rice might protect against obesity. After controlling for a wide range of factors, the team found that the results remained significant. Despite this, big questions remain. Obesity in the Western world and beyond is on the...
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Rising Number Of Health Enthusiasts Turn To Drinking Ginger For Health Benefits
Ginger is rapidly becoming the next big thing among health enthusiasts. The delicious spice offers a ton of health benefits backed by science. Benefits Of Ginger Whether steeping it as a tea or adding it to a meal as a spice, ginger does plenty of good to the human body. One benefit of consuming ginger is to calm an upset stomach. “It’s most commonly known for helping...
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Bad news for egg lovers
Higher egg and cholesterol consumption hikes heart disease and death risk NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY 300 mg of dietary cholesterol per day linked to 17 percent higher risk of cardiovascular disease, 18 percent higher risk of death Nearly 30,000 adults studied for up to 31 years Egg yolks are the most cholesterol-rich food consumed in typical U.S. diet An average...
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Nutritionist shares 12 tips to help busy women live a healthier lifestyle
Cap caffeine, try magnesium and switch off technology two hours before bedtime: Nutritionist shares 12 tips to help busy women live a healthier lifestyle Finding time to lead a healthy lifestyle can be challenging But there are simple ways to balance your life so you can live healthier Nutritionist Jessica Sepel shared her tips to help busy women prioritize health Finding time to lead a healthy lifestyle can be challenging. But there are simple ways to balance...
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Nutrition has a greater impact on bone strength than exercise
ANN ARBOR–One question that scientists and fitness experts alike would love to answer is whether exercise or nutrition has a bigger positive impact on bone strength. University of Michigan researchers looked at mineral supplementation and exercise in mice, and found surprising results–nutrition has a greater impact on bone mass and strength than exercise. Further, even...
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What are the most healthful nuts you can eat?
Nuts are a good source of healthful fats, fiber, and other beneficial nutrients. Each type of nut offers different nutritional benefits. Nuts are among the best sources of plant-based proteins. According to a 2017 review study, a diet rich in nuts may help prevent risk factors, such as inflammation, for some chronic diseases. In this...
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What are some skin-friendly foods?
An abundance of skin care products are on the market, but the secret to healthy skin may lie in a person’s diet. Many foods that benefit the skin contain: omega-3 fatty acids omega-6 fatty acids vitamin E antioxidants Research suggests that these and other nutrients and compounds in certain foods can benefit the skin. Also,...
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Metabolomics applications for precision nutrition, formula, and Neurodegenerative disorders
Metabolomics is the latest omics systems science technology with emerging applications towards psychiatry, personalized medicine, and most recently, precision nutrition research. Infant formula, for example, is manufactured to match the molecular composition of human milk. A new study reporting on the comparative lipid profiles of infant formulas and human milk using metabolomics is published in OMICS: A...