An oral immunotherapy drug, tested in a 10-nation trial, could be the first FDA-approved medication for people living with peanut allergies. The medicine, AR101, is derived from peanut protein and could help patients build tolerance for peanuts. “The results of this landmark trial are likely to lead to the first FDA-approved treatment for food allergy… Continue reading Allergic to Peanuts? Relief May Be at Hand
Category: Food
5 Bites to Better Health
Do all the “Before” and “After” stories of weight loss and health transformations often leave you less than inspired? Thousands of diets make it look so easy lecturing on what to eat and what not to eat, often contradicting each other. But the reality is that there is no silver bullet or magic pill and… Continue reading 5 Bites to Better Health
Why Fresh Produce Can Be Bad for You
Most people know about the dangers of animal products. But the United States has had several large outbreaks of illness caused by contaminated fresh fruits and vegetables. In 2018, the federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) investigated an E. coli outbreak of romaine lettuc that sickened more than 40 people in 12 states and sent… Continue reading Why Fresh Produce Can Be Bad for You
Options for Body Contouring after Bariatric Surgery
Tens of thousands of people each year achieve dramatic weight loss by undergoing bariatric surgery. According to the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, in 2017, 228,000 people underwent surgery to restrict the amount of food the stomach can hold or reduce the absorption of nutrients or both. Surgical techniques vary according to the… Continue reading Options for Body Contouring after Bariatric Surgery
Herbal Medicines May Be Tainted – Especially Those Sourced Overseas
If you travel overseas and you’re a fan of herbal medicines, heed this warning! In 2018, a University of Adelaide forensic pathologist in cautions that potentially harmful substances found in herbal medicines may be playing a bigger role in deaths of “health tourists” than previously thought. Professor Roger Byard is calling for closer checks during… Continue reading Herbal Medicines May Be Tainted – Especially Those Sourced Overseas
The Powerhouse Snack
The healthiest night-time snack just may be cottage cheese. It positively affects your muscle quality, metabolism and overall health. And there’s another bonus: You won’t gain any body fat from this protein-filled food. Those conclusions, by researchers from Florida State University, were published in the British Journal of Nutrition. Associate Professor of Nutrition, Food and… Continue reading The Powerhouse Snack
Scientists Found the Brain Signal That Might Help Us Judge the Holiday Buffet
At holiday buffets and potlucks, people make quick calculations about which dishes to try and how much to take of each. In 2018, Johns Hopkins University neuroscientists have found a brain region that appears to be strongly connected to such food preference decisions. The researchers, working with rats, discovered robust nerve activity related to food choice… Continue reading Scientists Found the Brain Signal That Might Help Us Judge the Holiday Buffet
Hard Cider, With a Shot of Sugar
Autumn is the season for falling leaves, pumpkin-spice-flavored everything, and apple cider. Yet research done in 2018 indicates that, in addition to alcohol, some hard ciders may contain a hefty dose of added sugar, which may not be disclosed on the label. The researchers reported their results in ACS’ Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry.… Continue reading Hard Cider, With a Shot of Sugar
Healthy Elders Consuming Walnuts Daily Show No Negative Effects on Body Weight
Researchers in 2018 at Loma Linda University Health in California found that walnuts can be incorporated into the daily diet of healthy elders without having a negative impact on weight gain or weight management. Their findings, published September 18th in the journal Nutrients, expand the knowledge of how nuts can affect the independently living, predominantly… Continue reading Healthy Elders Consuming Walnuts Daily Show No Negative Effects on Body Weight
More Caffeine from Coffee Associated with Decreased Rosacea Risk
One more reason to drink coffee! Consuming caffeine from coffee – but not from other beverages and foods (tea, soda and chocolate) – was associated with less risk of rosacea, a common chronic inflammatory skin disease where the skin appears red and flushed. This 2018 observational study included more than 82,000 women in the Nurses’ Health… Continue reading More Caffeine from Coffee Associated with Decreased Rosacea Risk
Chewing Gum: Could it Be Effective for Delivering Vitamins?
Gum as a delivery system for vitamins? Nearly 15 percent of all chewing gum varieties sold promise to provide health-enhancing supplements to users – which inspired a team of Penn State researchers to study whether two vitamin-supplemented products were effective at delivering vitamins to the body. Their results validate the concept of gum as an… Continue reading Chewing Gum: Could it Be Effective for Delivering Vitamins?
Top Surprising Nutrients for Bone Health
Healthy bones require a total of 19 vitamins and minerals for optimum health. And many foods contain more than one top bone health nutrient. Whole foods that are unprocessed and organic are best, since pesticides inhibit the growth of nutrients within a plant. It’s also recommended that we regularly alter our menu choices to derive bone… Continue reading Top Surprising Nutrients for Bone Health
Despite Restaurant Pledges, Most Children Still Receive Unhealthy Items with Kids’ Meals
Seventy-four percent of children still get unhealthy drinks or side items when their parents buy them “kids’ meals” at the four largest restaurant chains, a new study shows. The finding, part of a report from the Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity at the University of Connecticut, analyzed meals bought at McDonald’s, Burger King,… Continue reading Despite Restaurant Pledges, Most Children Still Receive Unhealthy Items with Kids’ Meals
Cocoa Is a Tasty Source of Vitamin D
Vitamin D is crucial for our body – but most people don’t get enough. Brittle bones and an increased risk of respiratory diseases can be the result of a vitamin D deficiency. But here’s some amazing news! A new 2018 study has discovered a previously unknown source of vitamin D2: cocoa and foods containing cocoa!… Continue reading Cocoa Is a Tasty Source of Vitamin D
5 Ways for Parents to Become Savvy about Hidden Sugars
Ask ten parents how much added sugar their child consumes each day and there’s a good chance that at least nine of them will have no clue or will underestimate it. In fact, research published in the International Journal of Obesity reported that 92 percent of the parents surveyed in the study underestimated the added… Continue reading 5 Ways for Parents to Become Savvy about Hidden Sugars
Sugar Content of Most Supermarket Yogurts Well Above Recommended Threshold
Yogurt may be an “unrecognized” source of dietary sugar, particularly for young children, who eat a lot of it, according to researchers who published their results in the online journal BMJ Open in September 2018. A release from BMJ notes that the evidence suggests that yogurt and other fermented dairy products aid digestive and overall… Continue reading Sugar Content of Most Supermarket Yogurts Well Above Recommended Threshold
Anti-Inflammatory Diet Linked to Reduced Risk of Early Death
Adhering to an anti-inflammatory diet was associated with lower risks of dying from any cause, dying from cardiovascular causes, and dying from cancer in a study published in September 2018 in Journal of Internal Medicine. A release from the publisher notes that in the study of 68,273 Swedish men and women aged 45 to 83… Continue reading Anti-Inflammatory Diet Linked to Reduced Risk of Early Death
The Best Vitamins to Take for Your Age
Here are my top recommendations for vitamins you should be taking through the generations: Your 20’s –In our 20’s, we’re super active, so Vitamin B is really important. Vitamin B will keep you energized throughout the day and prevent you from crashing. Vitamin C is another important vitamin that will boost your immune system… Continue reading The Best Vitamins to Take for Your Age