Sugar damages developing brains
An experimental study has revealed that high fructose corn syrup can increase inflammation in the brain and negatively impact cognitive function and memory in adolescence.
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Posted on Tue, 2 Dec 14
Posted on Sun, 9 Nov 14
Do fruits and vegetables help you flourish emotionally?
It is known that food can affect your mood but a new study takes the connection to the next level with the finding that eating plenty of fruit and vegetables may be related to emotional flourishing, creativity and curiosity.
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Posted on Thu, 30 Oct 14
Milk bad for bones & lowers longevity, but not fermented foods
A fascinating new study has found that regularly drinking milk is associated with increased oxidative stress, inflammation, more bone fractures and a shorter life span. But the reverse was true for fermented dairy products
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Posted on Sun, 19 Oct 14
The Alkaline Diet: Science & Health Benefits
There is a lot of talk about so called alkaline diets ranging from elaborate lists of foods to avoid, to claims that an alkaline diet can reduce the spread of cancer. But how much of this is factual, and is there anything to the alkaline diet?
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Posted on Sat, 30 Aug 14
Purslane: the wild super food you should be eating
No doubt you have literally walked over it without noticing, but next time keep an eye out as this green leafy vegetable is an unusually rich source of minerals, omega-3 fatty acids, melatonin and phytonutrients, and it's delicious.
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Posted on Wed, 30 Jul 14
Neurotoxic potato chips
A chemical produced in high heat cooked foods called acrylamide is a neurotoxin with serious health concerns. Because fried potato chips are the richest source of acrylamide, you probably don't want fries with that.
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