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.
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JJ Shavit
- May 25
Scientists develop a rechargeable battery made from food
What makes this achievement truly remarkable is that the battery is made from materials commonly consumed as part of our daily diet.
JJ Shavit
- May 6
Toxic metals found in many popular mixed-fruit juices and soft drinks
Study revealed that a number of popular beverages contain toxic metal concentrations surpassing federal drinking water standards.
JJ Shavit
- May 3
Baby formula benefits: Separating fact from fiction in nutrition and health claims
Researchers examined the claims made by infant formula manufacturers regarding brain development, immune system support, and other benefits.
JJ Shavit
- Apr 18
Groundbreaking study links diet and type 2 diabetes across 184 countries globally
Researchers from Tufts University estimate 7 out of 10 cases of type 2 diabetes worldwide in 2018 linked to food choices.
JJ Shavit
- Mar 2
Japanese fruit juice can prevent and reduce lung cancer, study finds
Lung cancer is the leading cause of death in Japan and across the globe and has one of the lowest five-year survival rates.
JJ Shavit
- Feb 22
Meat scientist develops ‘no nitrite-added’ cured meats
Imagine your favorite cured meat like beef jerky, pepperoni or bacon without any added sodium nitrite from any source used for shelf life.
JJ Shavit
- Feb 21
The incredible benefits of fiber to human health and wellbeing
Fiber is a complex carbohydrate that is found in plant foods such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds.
JJ Shavit
- Feb 15
Want healthy Valentine's Day chocolates? 3D print them
Scientist has developed a formulation of low-fat chocolate that can be printed on a 3D printer in pretty much any shape a person can imagine
JJ Shavit
- Nov 24, 2022
Antioxidant flavonols 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.
Joshua 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
- Oct 11, 2022
MIT and Harvard study charts how exercise and diet affect the body
MIT and Harvard researchers have mapped out many of the cells, genes, and cellular pathways that are modified by exercise or high-fat diet.
Joshua Shavit
- Jul 28, 2022
Mediterranean diet can prevent physical frailty as we age, Harvard research finds
Increased vulnerability across multiple physiological systems, frailty affects 10-15% older adults, and leads to other health issues.
Joshua Shavit
- Jul 16, 2022
Using the power of the sun to roast green chiles and save the planet
Roasting chile peppers to deepen the flavor and make the inedible skin easier to remove is hardly environmentally friendly.
JJ Shavit
- May 27, 2022
How eating eggs can boost heart health
Study has shown how moderate egg consumption can increase the amount of heart-healthy metabolites in the blood lowering of heart disease.
JJ Shavit
- May 24, 2022
Don't be a drip! New edible food tape makes messy burritos a thing of the past
Students has created Tastee Tape, an edible adhesive that ensures the ingredients in your favorite wrap are kept tucked tightly inside.
JJ Shavit
- May 16, 2022
Eating vegetables can protect us against air pollution
Researcher has discovered a way to mitigate the effect of air pollutants in our bodies by increasing daily intake of vegetables.
JJ Shavit
- May 7, 2022
Cutting calories and eating at the right time of day leads to longer life
In a study that followed hundreds of mice over their lifespans, calorie restriction combined with time-restricted eating boosted longevity.
JJ Shavit
- May 5, 2022
Small diet changes can help you live a healthier and longer life
Eating a hot dog could cost you 36 minutes of healthy life, while choosing to eat a serving of nuts instead could help you gain 26 minutes.
JJ Shavit
- May 5, 2022
Fungi-based meat alternatives to help save Earth’s forests
The substitution of ruminant meat with microbial protein could considerably reduce the greenhouse gas footprint of the food system.
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