Instagram users do more than just post selfies – some track food intake and are even held accountable by followers when they are trying to meet healthy-eating or weight-loss goals. Researchers from the University of Washington conducted in-depth interviews with 16 people who consistently record and share what they eat on Instagram; the interviews focused… Continue reading Instagram and Weight Loss
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Beware the Label!
Think you know which packaged foods are good for you? Think again, because researchers have found that terms such as “no-fat,” “low-fat,” “no-sugar, or “reduced salt” on food packaging rarely reflect the actual nutritional quality of the food they contain. The research, led by experts at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, appears… Continue reading Beware the Label!
Healthy Eating for Alzheimer’s Patients
Eating healthy foods helps everyone stay well. It’s even more important for people with Alzheimer’s disease. Here are some tips for healthy eating, from the experts at the Alzheimer’s Disease Education and Referral Center (ADEAR) of the National Institute on Aging: Buying and Preparing Food When the person with Alzheimer’s disease lives with you: Buy… Continue reading Healthy Eating for Alzheimer’s Patients
When Food is Medicine
HIV-positive people who received healthy food were more likely to adhere to their medication regimens, and they, as well as people with type 2 diabetes, were less depressed and less likely to make trade-offs between food and healthcare, according to a new study. The study was done jointly by researchers from University of California San… Continue reading When Food is Medicine
What Every Consumer Should Know about Foods And Flavors
Editor’s note: It’s understandable if shoppers get confused by the array of food labels confronting them in the supermarket. Experts from the federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) help you figure out the differences: Many foods or beverages are flavored—but how can you tell where those flavors come from? For example, if you’re digging into… Continue reading What Every Consumer Should Know about Foods And Flavors
What Dogs Really Want from People
Praise or food? Lots of dogs just want praise, according to research publisven the choice, many dogs prefer praise from their owners over food, suggests a new study published in the journal Social, Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience. The study is one of the first to combine brain-imaging data with behavioral experiments to explore canine reward… Continue reading What Dogs Really Want from People
What Makes a Good Farmer’s Market?
It’s a typical farmer’s market scene: freshly harvested honey from local hives, locally rendered goat cheese, carved wood ornaments. Perhaps even more so than food, you’ll find plenty of crafts and artisans selling their wares. Are you more likely to find crafts and handmade items now instead of food at your local farmer’s market? Don’t… Continue reading What Makes a Good Farmer’s Market?
Are You Cooking Too Much Food for Your Loved Ones?
Serving too much food to loved ones– whether on holidays or weeknight dinners – ends up wasting food and money, researchers say. The study was performed by experts from the Cornell Food and Brand Lab, Embrapa, and the Getulio Vargas Foundation in Brazil Prior to this study, little was known about how affection relates to… Continue reading Are You Cooking Too Much Food for Your Loved Ones?
The Diet Necklace That Hears What You Eat
Carrots and apples not only taste different. They make distinct sounds when chewed. This may seem like trivial knowledge, but it’s not in the laboratory of University at Buffalo computer scientist Wenyao Xu, who is creating a library that catalogues the unique sounds that foods make as we bite, grind and swallow them. The library… Continue reading The Diet Necklace That Hears What You Eat
The Six Worst Dieting Mistakes
The hardest part of any weight loss routine is adjusting your diet. It’s easy to be misinformed and think you’re doing the right thing when in fact, your diet changes might actually be sabotaging your efforts. While diet shouldn’t be your only focus when it comes to shedding those few extra pounds, Bedros Keuilian, Founder… Continue reading The Six Worst Dieting Mistakes
What You Need to Know About Zinc
From LabDoor.com What is Zinc? Zinc is an essential trace mineral that is intricately involved in hundreds of activities inside our cells. At the moment, research estimates that 100 to 300 different enzymes require zinc to accomplish their tasks. In many cases, zinc acts as a catalytic component for those enzymes, aiding the biochemical processes… Continue reading What You Need to Know About Zinc
Cutting Back on Food Waste
Americans worry a lot about food – how much they’re eating, whether it’s healthy, how much they’re paying. But there’s another issue as well, one that’s often overlookd: food waste. According to choosemyplate, a program of the U.S. Department of Agrilculture, an incredible 90 billion pounds of food goes uneaten every year. That translates to… Continue reading Cutting Back on Food Waste
Healthy Eating for Diabetics at Winter Gatherings
Winter is a time when we tend to rely on comfort foods like ham and mashed potatoes, while high-fat, high-calorie snacks are the norm at football play-off gatherings. Here, from the National Diabetes Education Program (NDEP), a division of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, are tips to help you eat… Continue reading Healthy Eating for Diabetics at Winter Gatherings
How to Manage Nickel Allergy
One of the most common causes of allergic contact dermatitis is nickel. According to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), more than 18 percent of people in North America are allergic to nickel, including 11 million children in the U.S. Although one solution to a nickel allergy is obvious – avoid objects containing nickel –… Continue reading How to Manage Nickel Allergy
Fish-Flavored Food May Be Unhealthy for Cats
Fish-flavored food may be causing an increasing number of cases of hyperthyroidism in cats, according to new research. The finding was published in the American Chemical Society’s journal Environmental Science & Technology Hyperthyroidism is a hormonal disorder that can cause weight loss, hyperactivity, aggression, vomiting and other symptoms in cats. No one knows for sure… Continue reading Fish-Flavored Food May Be Unhealthy for Cats
How to Watch Your Portion Sizes
To control your weight, you need to do more than just choose a healthy mix of foods. You should also look at the kinds of food you eat and how much you eat at a time. Here, from the experts at the National Institutes of Health, are some smart strategies to help you determine whether… Continue reading How to Watch Your Portion Sizes
Eating in Moderation May Not Always Be Good for You
The classic advice to eat everything in moderation may not be as beneficial as once thought, new research shows. Diet diversity, as defined by less similarity among the foods people eat, may be linked to lower diet quality and worse metabolic health, according to a study from at The University of Texas Health Science Center… Continue reading Eating in Moderation May Not Always Be Good for You
How to Make Your Dog’s Meals Nutritious – and Fun
Getting it right at meal time isn’t always easy for busy dog owners. There’s a tendency to grab a bag of store-bought dog food, pour it in the bowl and be done with it. “I’ve seen 18-year-old dogs that have been fed nothing but commercial food all their lives,” says veterinarian Dani McVety. Some of… Continue reading How to Make Your Dog’s Meals Nutritious – and Fun