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“Designing a Digital Tool to Assess Protein in Plant-Based Meals for Seniors”

December 20, 2024

More people are switching to plant-based diets, and one group that needs special attention is older adults. A diet low in protein and quality can be harmful to their health. To help, researchers are creating a digital tool to measure protein quality in the plant-based meals older adults eat. They're

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The Sweet Danger: How Fructose Affects Our Health

December 19, 2024

Fructose, a sugar found naturally in fruits, can be good for us in small amounts. But munching on too much can cause some serious health problems. Fructose can set off a chain reaction in our bodies, leading to the buildup of harmful substances called advanced glycation end products (AGEs). These AG

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Food and Migraines: Is There a Link?

December 19, 2024

Migraines can be a real pain, literally. They often come with other health issues like mental health problems, heart diseases, and metabolic disorders. We know some foods can trigger migraines, but what about the overall quality of our diet? Does it make a difference in how bad or frequent our migra

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Do Ketones Actually Boost Ultra-Endurance Efforts?

December 17, 2024

For quite some time, athletes have been curious about the ketogenic diet, a low-carb, high-fat plan. They believe it can jack up their performance and cut their recovery time after workouts. But what's the real deal, especially for those pushing their limits in ultra-endurance sports? Scientists are

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Building Strong Bones: Lifestyle Tips for Men

December 16, 2024

Men often don't think much about bone health, but they should. Osteoporosis, a sneaky disease, can make bones weak and prone to breaking. It's not just a women's issue—men get it too. The good news is that men can take charge of their bone health with a few smart lifestyle choices. First, let's tal

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Understanding the Big Picture: Are Ultraprocessed Foods All Bad?

December 16, 2024

Our eating habits need a serious makeover. Diet is a significant factor in early deaths worldwide, and in the US, around half of adults suffer from Type 2 diabetes or pre-diabetes. Lately, ultraprocessed foods have been getting a lot of blame for these health issues. These foods are made in factorie

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Baby Brain Boost: Vitamin B12's Pregnancy Power

December 15, 2024

Ever thought about how a mom's diet during pregnancy can shape her baby's brain? A recent study has some interesting findings about vitamin B12. It turns out, when a mom gets enough of this vitamin, it may help her baby's brain grow stronger and smarter. The study compared how much vitamin B12 pregn

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Exploring Different Ways to Extract Dietary Fiber from Chinese Chestnuts

December 15, 2024

Scientists took a close look at five different methods to extract dietary fiber (DF) from Chinese chestnuts. These methods included using just enzymes (E-DF), a mix of enzymes and acid (EAc-DF), enzymes and alkaline (EAl-DF), ultrasonic waves with enzymes (EU-DF), and microwaves with enzymes (EM-DF)

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Why Bother with Three Meals a Day?

December 15, 2024

Eating three meals a day is often touted as the ideal, but is it really necessary? Let's dive in and see what the experts say. Back in the day, people didn't eat three meals a day. They'd have two big ones or maybe a large meal with a couple of small snacks. But as our lifestyles changed, so did ou

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Celiac Disease: Beyond the Gut

December 15, 2024

Celiac disease, let's call it CD, is a bit like a mystery that your body solves by attacking itself. You might have heard about it, maybe because you or someone you know can't eat gluten. Gluten is a protein found in things like bread, pasta, and cereals. When people with a specific genetic makeup e