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Study: Eighty-five percent of Spanish children eat too much salt
Junk food almost twice as distracting as healthy food, study finds
Junk food almost twice as distracting as healthy food, study finds Even when people are hard at work, pictures of cookies, pizza and ice cream can distract them -- and these junk food images are almost twice as distracting as health food pictures, concludes a new Johns Hopkins University study, which also found that after a few bites of candy, people found junk food no more interesting than kale. Study: Almost half of food allergies in adults appear in adulthood
Study: Almost half of food allergies in adults appear in adulthood When people think of food allergies, it's mostly in relation to children. New late-breaking research being presented at the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) Annual Scientific Meeting shows that almost half of all food-allergic adults surveyed reported one or more adult-onset food allergies. Study: Food should be marketed as a 'meal' rather than a 'snack' to avoid overeating
Study: Food should be marketed as a 'meal' rather than a 'snack' to avoid overeating The fight against obesity: To tax or not to tax?
The fight against obesity: To tax or not to tax? Obesity is a global public health epidemic with increasing prevalence that cost the UK £25 billion in 2015. Brain cells that control appetite identified for first time
Brain cells that control appetite identified for first time -Key brain cells which control our appetite discovered by scientists at University of Warwick -Tanycytes found - for the first time - to detect amino acids from food and tell the brain directly that we feel full -Foods high in two key amino acids - such as pork shoulder, beef sirloin steak, chicken, mackerel, plums, apricots, avocadoes, lentils and almonds - activate tanycytes and make us feel fuller quicker -Discovery could help to curb obesity crisis - possibility of treatments to suppress appetite and control weight by activating tanycytes in brain Dieting could be revolutionised, thanks to the ground-breaking discovery by the University of Warwick of the key brain cells which control our appetite. Study: Six in 10 food adverts during family TV shows push junk food
Study: Six in 10 food adverts during family TV shows push junk food A new report, based on research conducted at the University of Liverpool, shows that almost six in ten food and drink adverts shown during family programmes in the UK popular with children are for 'junk food' such as fast food, takeaways and confectionery. Dolphin diets indicate significant changes in the ocean may shorten food chains
Dolphin diets indicate significant changes in the ocean may shorten food chains Dolphin Diets Suggest Extreme Changes in the Ocean May Shorten Food Chains: Extreme marine conditions like El Niño are associated with shorter food chain length in the California Current ecosystem, a new analysis reports. Could Virtual Dining Be The Ultimate Indulgence? Calorie-Free Virtual Reality Eating
Virtual Dining might just be the next big thing, with its outstanding promise of gastronomic indulgence sans the calories. Customer Sues Starbucks for $5 Million: Drinks Contain Too Much Ice And Too Little Coffee
Too much ice in iced coffee is bad, for Starbucks at least. Recently, the Seattle-based coffee chain is facing a $5 million lawsuit for allegedly putting too much ice in its iced beverage offerings. How To Avoid Food Poisoning: Detecting And Preventing Food Poisoning Goes Hi Tech
Afraid of getting food poisoning? Thankfully, there are now new hi tech ways to detect and prevent the situation. Foods For Insomnia: Try These Sleep Inducing Foods For A Restful Night
Trouble sleeping? Try these sleep inducing foods for a natural way of curing insomnia. Getting enough sleep is necessary for maintaining one's health. McDonald's New McNuggets Contain No Artificial Preservatives: A Healthier Option?
McDonald's is testing a new McNuggets recipe that no longer contains artificial preservatives. McDonald's famous McNuggets do not exactly qualify as health food; they are as ultra-processed as the rest and come with some undecipherable items in its list of ingredients. Beer And Weight Loss? Find Out Other Health Benefits Of Beer Drinking
Believe it or not, researchers found that beer contain a compound that may actually promote weight loss. Cinnamon’s Surprising Health Benefits: Reasons To Include The Spice In Your Diet
Reasons why one should include cinnamon in one's daily diet. Cinnamon has been used as long has recorded history itself. The Egyptians used it in their embalming process and even the Old Testament mentions it as one of the ingredients for anointing oils.
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