Tag Archives: Nutrition
Can A Bad Diet Cause Acne?
Acne affects over 17 million Americans. Research in the 1960s refuted the belief the diet can cause acne. However, new research has shown that nutrition can impact the development of acne. Foods that raise blood sugar quickly, as well as dairy products, have been tied to breakouts. Researchers aren’t sure if consuming these foods can directly cause acne or merely … [ Read more ]
Can Diet Improve Sleep Quality?
Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania conducted a study to assess if diet can affect the quality of sleep in humans. They monitored participants’ accounts of diet and sleep quality for a period of two years. They discovered that the participants who consumed more calories reported sleeping less. They also found that those who ate less carbohydrates reported less sleep. … [ Read more ]
Early Humans Chose Diet Based On Preferences And Availability
Scientists recently analyzed the teeth of early hominins found near Johannesburg, South Africa, to gain insight into their diet. They found the remains of three different genera of hominins that date back 2 million years. They tested the fossilized teeth of the Homo hominin to discover that it ate much more meat than its cousin, the Australopithecus, which dined on … [ Read more ]
Nestle Invests In Brain Health Supplement
Food maker, Nestle, has invested in a company called Accera that makes medical food for Alzheimer’s patients. The company plans to expand into nutrition, thus bridging the gap between food and pharmaceuticals. Patients suffering from mild to moderate Alzheimer’s lose the ability to process glucose as the disease worsens. Axona, Accera’s product, is added to milk or other liquids, to … [ Read more ]
Neanderthals Used Plants For Medicine
New research shows that Neanderthals living in Spain ate a wide range of cooked plant-based foods and as well as certain plants for medicinal purposes. Researchers analyzed plaque and tartar from skeletal remains and found that while they ate meat, plants were a bigger part of their diet than previously thought. One individual, in particular, showed signs of ingesting many … [ Read more ]
Cranberries Protect Against UTIs?
The good news for women who suffer from urinary tract infections is that cranberry juice and capsules have been shown to reduce the incidence of infection. Researchers believe that certain compounds in cranberries inhibit harmful bacteria from attaching within the urinary tract. In a recent study, cases of UTIs were reduced by over 30% when women ingested cranberry juice or … [ Read more ]
Why Homegrown Tomatoes Are Sweeter
A new study, published in Nature, describes why homegrown tomatoes taste sweeter than the store bought varieties. The reason is that commercial growers typically use a genetically modified tomato that is bred to be more firm to maintain freshness and form while being shipped. This genetic alteration diminishes the sugar content and therefore, sweet flavor, found in those from your … [ Read more ]
High Protein, Low Carb Diets Linked To Heart Disease?
A study published in the British Medical Journal claims that women who maintain the Atkins-style diet of low carbohydrates and high protein, are at a significantly greater risk for heart disease and stroke. The study followed over 40,000 Swedish women for a year and then followed up fifteen years later. There is some argument that the benefits gained from losing … [ Read more ]
