Too little sleep may activate the munchies
Too little sleep may activate the munchies Too little sleep may activate the same chemical pathways in the brain that are involved in heightened attraction to…
Non-chain restaurant meals are high in calories too
Non-chain restaurant meals are high in calories too A typical U.S. restaurant meal provides enough calories for two or more healthy meals - and that’s…
Can flavonoid-rich fruits and vegetables prevent adult weight gain?
Can flavonoid-rich fruits and vegetables prevent adult weight gain? Findings from a new study suggest that eating plenty of fruits and vegetables rich in…
Children breastfeeding after age one should take vitamin D
Children breastfeeding after age one should take vitamin D Children who are breastfeeding after their first birthday should take a vitamin D supplement to…
Study: Eating eggs do not increase risk of heart attack in men
Study: Eating eggs do not increase risk of heart attack in men A new study from the University of Eastern Finland shows that a relatively high intake of…
Organic meat and milk higher in omega-3's than conventional
Organic meat and milk higher in omega-3's than conventional There many be one more reason to choose organic: nutrition. In the largest study of its kind, an…
Can a cluttered kitchen make you eat more?
Can a cluttered kitchen make you eat more? If you can’t seem to stop yourself from snacking, your messy kitchen may be at least partly to blame, a…
Dietitians of Canada call for tax on sugar-sweetened beverages sold in Canada
Dietitians of Canada call for tax on sugar-sweetened beverages sold in Canada Dietitians of Canada released a position statement on February 9th that…
Graphical vs. numerical display of nutrition information keeps diners on target
Graphical vs. numerical display of nutrition information keeps diners on target A new study from the University of Illinois found that when consumers are…
Is 2016 the year of the sugar tax?
Is 2016 the year of the sugar tax? For years, public health advocates have called for taxing sweetened food and drinks as one prong of an attack against a…