By April McCarthy Recent findings published in the journal Cell Metabolism show that bacteria in your gut control exactly when and how much you eat. Researchers have found that 20 minutes after a meal, bacteria produce proteins that influence activation of appetite-regulating neurons in the…
By April McCarthy The headline may catch many Moms off guard and the average 12-year old will be dying to forward this article to their parents, but there’s an excuse backed by science to leave your bed undone in the morning. If you immediately make…
By April McCarthy Fasting has long been recognized as a powerful spiritual discipline and one of the simplest ways to detox the body of toxins. Now new research by the University of Southern California (USC) shows that periodically adopting a diet that mimics the effects…
By April McCarthy, Prevent Disease Feeling sore? Here are eight easy — and scientifically sound — ways to relieve your suffering the next time you have an unfortunate encounter with a hammer, drawer or door. 1. Reach for a sweet scent The sweet scent of…
By April McCarthy, Prevent-Disease 21 Health Tricks To Teach Your Body Whether it’s curing a throat tickle, resolving your headache in minutes or experiencing supersonic hearing, these 21 tricks are proven methods of fooling your body to achieve a desired result, whether that’s relieving pain or…
By April McCarthy There are hundreds of food industry facts that are sheltered from consumers and only made public by food scientists if absolutely necessary. The following are 14 of the more well known industry insider secrets that have been exposed now for some time,…
By April McCarthy There is no doubt that consumer awareness and concern about the lives led by animals raised for food is on the rise. Ethical concerns are playing an increasingly important role in purchasing decisions. It seems that egg producers — perhaps more than…
By April McCarthy The French diet is full of flavor and high in satisfaction. They don’t believe in low-fat, low-carb, low-taste, or low-calorie, but they do believe in enjoying their food, taking the time to eat at the table, knowing when to stop eating and…
By April McCarthy Food scientists are shedding light on items loaded with toxins and chemicals–and simple swaps for a cleaner diet and supersized health. Experts from different areas of specialty explain why they won’t eat these eight foods. Clean eating means choosing fruits, vegetables, and meats…
By April McCarthy Loss and wastage occurs on all steps in the food supply chain. In low-income countries, most loss occurs during production, while in developed countries much food — about 100 kilograms (220 lb) per person and year — is wasted at the consumption…
