This powerhouse food can lower your risk of depression by almost 20%
In the crowded aisles of our local grocery stores, amidst a plethora of health foods, lies an unassuming dietary powerhouse food.
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JJ Shavit
- Sep 6
The psychology of food: What our favorite foods reveal about us
A groundbreaking national study suggests that our food preferences might be more revealing than we think.
JJ Shavit
- Aug 21
Eating these foods can make us stronger as we age, study finds
New research suggests that certain foods, especially those rich in quercetin, can fight frailty and make us stronger as we age.
JJ Shavit
- Jul 26
Groundbreaking biodegradable film keeps food fresh for longer
A derivative of limonene from citrus rind, blended with chitosan, a biopolymer from exoskeletons of crustaceans
JJ Shavit
- Jul 6
70% of food and drinks from check-out lines are unhealthy, study finds
Navigating the checkout lane in search of healthy options could be a challenge, according to researchers at the University of California
JJ Shavit
- May 23
You can satisfy your appetite just by looking at pictures of food on your phone, study finds
Study showed that when the participants saw the same food picture 30 times, they felt more satiated than before they had seen the picture.
JJ Shavit
- Feb 2
Solar panels made from recycled food waste generate energy without sunlight
Fossil fuels continue to account for over 81% of global energy production according to the International Energy Agency.
JJ Shavit
- Jan 20
Researchers decode what makes brown rice healthy
As a regular addition to the diet, brown rice can help reduce body weight, lower cholesterol, and suppress inflammation.
JJ Shavit
- Jan 18
Surprising research uncovers why eating chocolate feels so good
Scientists have decoded the physical process that takes place in the mouth when a piece of chocolate is eaten, as it changes from a solid.
JJ Shavit
- Jan 10
Eating almonds daily boosts exercise recovery by 69%
For men and women who exercise regularly, eating almonds each day generated a beneficial effect on metabolic health and energy regulation.
JJ Shavit
- Jan 1
Researchers decode the secret language of photosynthesis
When you get hungry, you grab a snack from your fridge or pantry. But what can plants do when they get hungry? They make it themselves!
JD Shavit
- Dec 26, 2022
Potatoes do not increase risk for type 2 diabetes, study finds
A study from Pennington Biomedical Research Center says that potatoes are filled with key nutrients and packed with health benefits.
JJ Shavit
- Dec 24, 2022
Eating more fruits and vegetables can slow memory decline, study finds
People who eat or drink more foods with antioxidant flavonols may have a slower rate of memory decline, according to a new study.
JJ Shavit
- Dec 6, 2022
Green Mediterranean diet found to significantly reduce dangerous fat around internal organs
The green Mediterranean diet (MED) significantly reduces visceral adipose tissue, a type of dangerous fat around internal organs.
JJ Shavit
- Dec 1, 2022
Can obesity and stress influence your appetite? New study shows it’s all in your head
Researchers found that stress impacts the brain’s responses to food, and that both lean and obese adults react to food cues tied to rewards.
JJ Shavit
- Nov 17, 2022
AuREUS solar panels made from recycled food waste generate energy without sunlight
Fossil fuels continue to account for over 81% of global energy production and global supplies of gas and oil will deplete by 2060.
JJ Shavit
- Nov 7, 2022
Drinking a beer a day found to improve your health and longevity
Like wine, beer can have health benefits when consumed in moderation. Non-alcoholic beers have become popular recently but are they healthy?
JD Shavit
- Nov 4, 2022
Italian researchers have extended the shelf life of fresh pasta by 30 days
There is a 55-year-old ‘pasta law’ that governs its production and manufacture, but that doesn’t mean the staple is shut off from innovation
JJ Shavit
- Nov 3, 2022
8-year-old boy rewrites a century of knowledge regarding plants and insects
When Hugo discovered a handful of BB-sized objects lying near an ant nest beneath a log in his backyard, he thought they were a type of seed
JD Shavit
- Sep 3, 2022
Craft coffee is everywhere! New research reveals how we got there
The push toward specialized products, including your cup of coffee, is transforming markets as big and small firms inspire one another.
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