Late-night snacking can be difficult to resist, especially with our brains being wired to crave food in the evening. According to a study at Brigham Young University (BYU), the brain’s neural response to high-calorie foods is dampened in the evening,…
Imagine having an invader slowly destroying your health and having no idea it’s there. For many people, this is a reality as they unknowingly suffer from celiac disease, an autoimmune reaction to gluten. Gluten is a group of proteins found…
Biotechnologists at the International Potato Center (CIP) in Kenya and Peru have discovered that thousands of years ago, bacteria naturally produced genetically modified changes in sweet potatoes. They argue that this discovery should be used as evidence that genetically modified…
A puzzling epidemic is now spreading across the U.S. and other countries, threatening to create malnutrition for millions of people. The consequences could be severe, as this epidemic is killing off important insects. In recent years, pollinating insects like bees…
The paleo diet has been known to provide significant health benefits, but it’s essential to remember that what you drink with your food is also critical for your body’s well-being. One beverage that has tremendous health effects is tea, which…
Keep your brain sharp and focused with a simple, delicious snack. Walnuts have been recognized as a nutritious option for quite some time, and research conducted at the David Geffen School of Medicine at The University of California, Los Angeles,…
Facing a sudden cardiac arrest can be devastating to both the body and brain, leading to a mere 10% chance of survival when it happens at home. However, recent studies have now shown that having an adequate amount of one…
Did you know that your immune system can misbehave, making you more likely to develop heart diseases and diabetes? The good news is that there’s a simple way to combat this: eat less. Researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison discovered…
We all know that the food we see today isn’t the same as it was 10,000 years ago, during the paleolithic era. However, that doesn’t mean that we can’t adopt a paleo diet in our modern times. The aim of…
Understanding how food affects your body is no easy task, especially when it comes to carbohydrates. One day we are told to eat grains, and the next day we learn of studies showing that carbohydrates make you fat and cause…
One of the best parts of the paleo diet is the variety of delicious and nutritious snacks it offers. Nuts and seeds are among the most enjoyable and fulfilling options, and they come packed with essential nutrients that can significantly…
Just when you thought your dinner plate was safe from genetically modified organisms (GMOs), a new laboratory trick is about to make the situation a whole lot worse. Major agrochemical companies are now using genetic engineering techniques to create new,…