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Eating Too Late Raises Glucose Levels

Eating too much late in the day might not be a good idea.

Scientists at the Open University of Catalonia in Spain and Columbia University in New York found that those who eat more than 45 percent of their daily calories after 5 p.m. have higher glucose levels than those who eat less after that time of day.

, November 25, 2024


Vitamin D During Pregnancy Gives Children Stronger Bones

Vitamin D supplementation during pregnancy is important for the health of the baby in many ways.

Researchers at the University of Southampton in England found children whose mothers were given vitamin D supplementation during pregnancy had healthier bones at age 7 compared to their peers whose mothers did not take vitamin D.

, November 11, 2024


Beef is Better than Soy for Muscle Development

Real meat burgers are better for muscle protein synthesis than soy patties.

Researchers at the University of Arkansas found you would have to eat twice as many soy-based meat alternative patties to equal the muscle-building potential of one ground beef burger.

, October 28, 2024


Inflammatory Foods Dominate American Diets

What most Americans eat is causing inflammation to build up in their bodies.

A new study from Ohio State researchers shows nearly 60 percent of Americans have a pro-inflammatory diet.

, October 07, 2024


More Than Half of the World is Nutrient Deficient

Alarming data on the nutrition of the earth's population.

A new study from Harvard, UC Santa Barbara and the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) shows that more than half of the world's population is getting inadequate levels of many critical micronutrients on a daily basis.

, September 30, 2024


Flavanoid Rich Foods May Reduce Dementia Risk

Increasing your intake of flavanoids may keep your mind sharp.

Researchers at Queen's University Belfast have found people who consume foods high in flavanoids like berries, tea, red wine and dark chocolate could reduce the risk of developing dementia by up to 28 percent.

, September 23, 2024


Protein and Fiber are Key to Losing Weight

Protein and fiber might be the missing key to helping you lose weight.

Researchers at the University of Illinois found increasing protein and fiber intake helped a large portion of dieters in a study lose almost 13 percent of their body weight in the span of a year.

, August 30, 2024


Manuka Honey Inhibits Breast Cancer Growth

Manuka honey could be a sweet alternative to breast cancer treatment.

Scientists at UCLA found Manuka honey showed promising results in a mouse study when it comes to reducing tumor size in estrogen resistance (ER)-positive breast cancer.

, August 26, 2024


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