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Holiday eating habits can disrupt our internal food clock and change...
Studies have found that it's not just what you eat, but when you eat that can affect how your body burns calories and stores fat.Holiday overeating and indulgences can disrupt what scientists have...
View ArticleSimple strategies to overcome stress-induced food cravings (Video)
A big side-effect of stress can be food cravings and mood eating. It is not uncommon to turn to comfort food when feeling stressed. Sweets, junk food and fast food are all common comfort foods that...
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New food ingredient standards proposed for omega-3s, sweeteners and caffeine
United States Pharmacopeial Convention (USP), a non-profit food safety organization recently proposed a set of new and revised standards to ensure the safety of certain classes of imported food...
View ArticleFoods that fight heart disease: Seaweed (Video)
There is increasing evidence that seaweed, also known as kelp, dulse and nori, has several health benefits. These include benefits for the heart and thyroid.According to a 2011 review published in the...
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The color of a food or drink container can influence perceived taste
How the brain interprets the quality of the food or drink appears to be dependent on not on the food itself but, from the container from which it is consumed. Researchers have found the color of the...
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Food safety: Microscopic gold and silver used in confectionery foods
Microscopic thin foil of gold and silver are commonly used in confectionery products produced in South East Asian and Middle Eastern countries. Confectionery treats, most notably chocolates, can be...
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Good sources of soluble and insoluble dietary fiber (Video)
Fiber is a carbohydrate found in plant foods and it is indigestable when eaten. The two types of fiber found in plants are called "soluble" (dissolves in water) and "insoluble" (does not dissolve in...
View ArticleNatural whole foods that can help prevent a potassium deficiency (Video)
Studies have shown that potassium is needed to help prevent high blood pressure and to help the body keep a regular heartbeat. Potassium also plays an important role in keeping fluids and electrolytes...
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Foods that fight disease: Purple corn
In a recent study published in the American Journal of Physiology, researchers from the Department of Food and Nutrition and Department of Biochemistry at Hallym University in Korea found that a...
View ArticleSoft drinks are linked to a higher risk of depression, stroke and heart...
A new research study, led by Chen and colleagues from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), finds that people who drink more than four cans or cups per day of soda, diet or regular soft drinks, are...
View ArticleA cell phone device that can test for food allergens on the spot (Video)
A new device called the iTube that plugs into a cell phone and tests a meal for common food allergens instantly has been developed by a team of researchers from the UCLA Henry Samueli School of...
View ArticleThe benefits of tart cherry juice on sleep quality (Video)
In a recent study published in the European Journal of Nutrition, researchers from the School of Life Sciences at Northumbria University found that tart cherry juice can increase melatonin levels....
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Taste perception changes with choice of utensils
A research study published in the Journal of Sensory Studies explored the perceived taste of food and how that changes with the type of utensil used during consumption. The study asked the question:...
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Antioxidants in red wine may affect testosterone levels
Red wine joins the list of potential foods and beverages that may change testosterone levels in the body. Testosterone is a naturally-occurring steroid hormone in both men and women, with higher...
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The best plant sources of dietary iron
Many processed foods these days are fortified with iron. However, significant amounts of dietary iron can come naturally from animal and plant sources.There are two forms of iron found in natural and...
View ArticleThe debate on whether butter is better than margarine (Video)
For years, margarine has been marketed as healthier than butter given that butter is notoriously high in saturated fats. However, margarine has a dark side.Margarine is made with chemical additives...
View ArticleEat fresh local winter greens even in cold climates (Video)
Growing or having access to fresh salad greens in the winter months is still possible for those living in colder climates. Kale, lettuce, arugula, and broccoli are just a few examples of vegetables...
View Article5 Tips for squeezing in more fresh fruits and vegetable each day (Video)
Fruits and vegetables are packed with many vitamins, minerals, fiber and disease-fighting nutrients. Eating enough fruits and vegetables a day can be hard.Here are five tips on how to sneak in more...
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Foods that fight disease: Bright fruits and vegetables and ALS
It's been known for sometime now that oxidative stress contributes to the onset of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a serious and deadly neurodegenerative disease. New research published in the...
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10 vegetables that naturally balance pH in the body
It's not only important to eat a balanced diet, but to also eat foods that help balance your body's pH. Stress and allergic reactions can create a buildup of acids in your body that can...
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