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08/08/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

First national study finds that people who eat at their workstations are consuming empty calories that make them fat

Do employees eat healthily at their workplaces? A study presented at the annual meeting of the American Society for Nutrition looked at what workers eat at their workplaces by conducting a survey for 5,222 employees across the U.S. This was the first national study to delve into this topic. The findings of the study were […]

07/25/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

Beyond sugar: Processed food industry considers calorie caps in the U.K.

Since the public seems incapable (or unwilling) to check its own calories, the government has decided to do so for us. An advisory by Public Health England (PHE) has recommended that all fast food chains and manufacturers of ready-meals should limit the calorie content of their lunches and dinners to 600 calories and breakfast to […]

07/24/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

Salty and sweet: Snacks and treats provide a quick boost but the damaging side effects last longer

Is that candy bar worth a lifetime of disease? As more evidence comes out on the dangerous effects of unhealthy snacks, are you willing to gamble your entire well-being for a few seconds of happiness? An interesting discussion written on The Daily Mail gave a second-by-second portrait of how junk food influences your body – from […]

07/22/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

A slice of pizza could be a healthier option for breakfast than most popular cereals

Pizza for breakfast? A nutritionist claimed that a slice of pizza in the morning might be healthier than a bowl of frosted flakes as it contains more protein, more fresh ingredients, and less sugar. Moreover, a lot of commercial-brand cereals don’t have enough nutritional value and don’t provide adequate protein or healthy fats. Chelsey Amer, a […]

07/21/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Experts reveal why we always seem to crave sweets after meals

Some people crave something sweet after eating their meals – but why? Experts have revealed several reasons: you’re born with a preference for sweet foods, your childhood, taste, habits, and emotional needs. Here’s a deeper look at each one: Innate preference for sweet foods – According to nutritionist Fiona Hunter, everyone is born with a preference […]

07/12/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

A bad diet can give you a bad back: Researchers discover highly processed foods increase bone loss, risk of vertebral fractures

Ladies, be careful of what you eat. A new study found that a poor diet rich in highly processed foods increases bone loss and the risk of vertebral fractures. “This is the first study to show that high-AGE [high-age glycation end products] diets can directly result in altered vertebral bone quality with inferior biomechanical properties, […]

07/10/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Visual cues found to help people make better food choices

People who look after their well-being usually choose healthy foods over unhealthy ones, but how do you get other people to do the same? According to a team of investigators from Stony Brook University, the answer isn’t the nutritional profile of food: It’s all down to visual cues. “Improving the diets of less health-conscious individuals […]

06/20/2018 / By Carol Anderson

Women trying to conceive should ditch the junk food and eat more fruit, says new study

There are many factors that can affect a woman’s fertility. Recently it was found that women who ate more junk food and less fruit take longer to conceive. According to a study published in the Human Reproduction journal, evidence shows that healthier diets help make women become more fertile. Australian researchers at the University of Adelaide, spearheaded […]

06/08/2018 / By Ralph Flores

PROVEN: Scientists say a high-fat diet is nutritionally poor and raises the likelihood of disease

High-fat diets are, without a doubt, full of flavor – but that’s all it has going for it. A study published in the Journal of Nutrition & Intermediary Metabolism had indicated that a high-fat simple carbohydrate diet (HFSC) can lead to structural abnormalities in a person’s vital organs. The findings, presented by researchers from St. Aloysius College and […]

06/01/2018 / By Ralph Flores

The damage is instantaneous: Researchers say even ONE high-fat meal sets you up for heart disease

If you think eating healthy throughout the week is enough to warrant you a high-fat cheat day, think again. Scientists report that just having a single high-fat meal is enough for our bodies to be at risk for cardiovascular disease. The study, published at Laboratory Investigation, stated that consuming a meal with a calorie content […]

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