Unscrambling The #1 Myth About Eggs
One of the most persistent food myths is the belief that eggs raise blood cholesterol. A study refuting this misconception, reports that adolescents who ate up to seven eggs a week had no rise in total cholesterol or cardiovascular risk. Not only have previous studies reported similar findings in adults, but there’s even evidence that […]
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 […]
