Can Food Be Addictive?
An intriguing brain imaging study offers the strongest evidence to date that certain foods may be as addictive as smoking, drugs like cocaine, or compulsive gambling. The findings were published in American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Researchers from Boston Children’s Hospital found that high-glycemic index (GI) carbohydrates–foods that the body quickly converts to sugar, such […]
Turmeric: The Golden Spice Of Life And Happiness
Used as both a food and medicine for nearly 4,000 years, turmeric–the spice that gives curry its golden hue–may have mood-boosting effects comparable to those of prescription medication–without the adverse effects, a study published in Phytotherapy Research suggests. Sixty patients suffering from major depressive mood disorder were randomly divided into three groups. One group received […]
Foods That Help You Beat The Heat
As temperatures soar, certain foods offer a delicious way to cool down from the inside out. From succulent fruits and veggies that keep you well hydrated to spicy dishes that jumpstart your body’s natural cooling system, here are some of the tastiest, healthiest eats to beat the heat. Cucumbers. There’s a good reason for the […]
