Artificial sweeteners have been a staple in the diet of diabetics and in diets of people trying to lose weight by cutting back on sugar. Artificial sweeteners provide a fix for the sweet tooth without consuming the added calories of sugar. In a study done on both mice and human subjects, researchers looked at what… Continue Reading
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Waste Not? New Study on School Lunch Waste
A study published in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior examined the amount of food wasted in school lunch after the new National School Lunch Program guidelines were implemented. This was done by observing food wasted by one pre-kindergarten class and five kindergarten classes for five consecutive days. It was found that almost half… Continue Reading
‘The Stink’ on Probiotics: A Countermeasure Against Antibiotic Side-Effects
Millions of people have to deal with the unpleasant side-effects of antibiotic use every year. Whether the side-effects manifest as minor stomach cramps or become something as unpleasant as antibiotic-associated diarrhea (AAD), the costs of using such medicines can be painful, to say the least. However, a new study in Vaccine has found that a… Continue Reading
Pomegranate, Good for Whatever Ails You
The scientific name of pomegranate, Punica granatum, is derived from the name Pomum (apple) and Granatus (grainy), or seeded apple. It is believed that the origin of the pomegranate is from Central Asia. Historically, this fruit is reported to be domesticated and planned between 4000 and 3000BC and among one of the oldest known edible… Continue Reading
Probiotics with Lactobacillus rhamnosus and Lactobacillus fermentum Significantly Alters Vaginal Flora and Treats Bacterial Vaginosis (BV).
Urogenital infections affect about one billion people each year. Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) is the most prevalent infection worldwide and is characterized by depletion of the indigenous Lactobacilli. The microorganisms that colonize the vaginal vault play a major role in the maintenance of the health of a woman. This is just as important as the healthy… Continue Reading
Weight Loss with Probiotics
The latest study suggests not only can probiotics help you lose some weight; they also regulate inflammation that is caused by extra weight and regulate some hormones to help lose extra weight. The Journal of American College of Nutrition recently published an article “Effects of Probiotic Yogurt on Fat Distribution and Gene Expression on Proinflammatory… Continue Reading
Ideal Healthy Snacks for “On The Go”
Snacking throughout the day is ideal for preventing overeating during meals and for preventing night-time cravings. In order to be effective in our busy lives, snacks must be portable. Size of a snack matters for portability. Also, the energy consumed from a snack should be adjusted for individual requirements. So, how much food one should… Continue Reading
The Easiest Way to Lose Weight and Stop Night Cravings!
What if there would be a way to lose some weight without exercise, supplementation or dieting? What if you could “melt” your body fat by simply eating at the “right time” of the day? Recent research suggests people who eat their most energy of the day during the first part of the day may reduce… Continue Reading
Childhood Obesity Linked to Maternal Vitamin D Status
Vitamin D is an important fat-soluble vitamin; it is also a hormone that is responsible for enhancing intestinal absorption of some minerals, such as Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphate and Zinc. Vitamin D can be found in fatty fish, but how many of us consume fatty fish every day? The good news is we don’t have… Continue Reading
Probiotics Effect on Blood Pressure
Probiotics are microorganisms found in our gut that aid our health. Probiotics can be found is some yogurts and supplements. A study done by School of Medicine and Griffith Health Institute analyzed the effect that consuming probiotics had on blood pressure. 543 adults were analyzed from nine different studies. Researchers found that those who consumed… Continue Reading
