Common food dye may trigger inflammatory bowel diseases
By Avery St. Onge A recent study identified Allura Red food dye as a potential trigger for inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) such as Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. The study...
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Intermittent fasting helps reverse type 2 diabetes, researchers say
Photo Cred: Oleksandra Naumenko/Shutterstock By Avery St. Onge Over the course of a three-month trial of intermittent fasting on those with type 2 diabetes, 55 percent of participants reached remission...
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Study finds low nutritional quality in many vegetarian meat substitutes
Photo Cred: Shutterstock By Avery St. Onge A recent Swedish study found that the absorption levels of iron and zinc from many meat substitutes were significantly lower than real meat....
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High protein diet and regular intake of coffee or tea may reduce risk of hip fracture in women
By Avery St. Onge According to a recent study an increase of 25 grams (g) of protein and an additional cup of coffee or tea per day, were associated with...
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Antioxidant flavanols associated with slower cognitive decline
By Avery St. Onge Those who consume more foods and drinks with antioxidant flavanols may have slower memory decline, according to a recent study. The study, published in the journal,...
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Processed foods leading cause of rising obesity, study finds
Photo Cred: Eren Li/Pexels By Avery St. Onge A recent study showed that processed foods are a key contributor to the rising rates of obesity in the Western world. The...
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Study explores impact of intermittent fasting on female hormones
By Avery St. Onge A recent study examined the effects of intermittent fasting on pre- and post-menopausal obese women and their hormone levels. Previous research has shown intermittent fasting as...
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Eating late increases risk of obesity, study says
Photo Cred: Jeshootscom/Pexels By Avery St. Onge A recent study showed that eating late increased hunger, decreased calories burned, and promoted fat growth compared to earlier eating. The study, published...
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