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Scientists have made the case for pecans to be given ‘superfood’ status as a new study reveals the nut has some surprising strengths. Researchers from the US and Mexico found that consumption of pecans (Carya illinoinensis) could successfully mitigate … Continue reading Pecans pack a punch in fighting obesity, diabetes and inflammation
It’s no secret that red meat and fried foods aren’t great for your health, but Stanford scientists have discovered a new potential mechanism for why. The team found that cooking food at high heat damages its DNA, and that in turn could damage your own … Continue reading Meat’s damaged DNA damages your own to raise cancer risk, says study
We don’t have to be told a diet rich in fruit and vegetables is good for our health; it may be one of the few areas of science generally not up for debate, even if our adherence to the advice varies greatly.Continue ReadingCategory: Health & Wellbe… Continue reading A poor diet may fuel age-related memory loss, but you can reverse it
While many studies show that natural human breast milk is the best food for babies, storing the stuff in a frozen state has its drawbacks. That’s where a new laser-enabled system comes in, which allows the milk to be powdered without any loss in nutrie… Continue reading “Game-changing” BBy tech keeps essential nutrients in powdered breast milk
Even though vegan diets consistently emerge as a healthy way to eat, there are certain nutrients that are difficult to get without consuming animal products. Research has now found that two of them are produced by nursing vegan mothers, regardless.Cont… Continue reading Vegan breast milk rich in key nutrients, says study
Bad news if you love a nice weekend cheat meal: scientists have found evidence that “diet cycling” between healthy food Monday to Friday, followed by a weekend reward of greasy takeout, could trigger cognitive impairment and poor gut health.Continue Re… Continue reading Weekend cheat meals linked to cognitive impairment and poor gut health
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading causes of vision loss in Americans over 60, affecting nearly 20 million people. In AMD, eyesight deteriorates in the central region of vision, meaning everyday tasks like driving, reading and seeing… Continue reading Hungry spiders offer insights into nutrition and age-related vision loss
A new study has shown that foods that come from the ocean or freshwater, known as “blue foods,” have the potential to address several important global issues, including nutritional deficits, disease, and climate change.Continue ReadingCategory: Health … Continue reading “Blue foods” can tackle global malnutrition, disease and climate change
A first-of-its-kind clinical trial has tested whether slowly introducing small quantities of boiled peanuts to a child’s diet can treat allergies. After the year-long treatment, 80% of children in the trial could safely tolerate peanuts but the researc… Continue reading Boiling peanuts reduces allergic responses in clinical trial
Getting enough vitamins in your day can be tricky, but a new technique could help fortify everyday foods to tackle deficiencies. Scientists at MIT added vitamin A, encased in polymer capsules, to ingredients like flour and found that it survived storag… Continue reading Vitamin-packed particles could help make food more nutritious