Processed foods are higher in calories, sugar, sodium, and saturated fat than natural foods, but prepackaged, processed meals remain a popular choice for many consumers because they reduce the energy, time, and cooking skills ...
Jan 6, 2017
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Viewing large portions of high-calorie food activates reward and sensory processing areas in children's brains, according to a Penn State study.
Dec 15, 2016
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A study found that consumers with food allergy concerns often misunderstand food labels about allergens that say "may contain" or "manufactured on shared equipment." While they should avoid such products to prevent what could ...
Nov 1, 2016
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What exactly happens as we digest food and what are the implications for our health? Answering these questions will help design healthier foods that could curb the rising rates of obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
Aug 17, 2016
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Hot dogs are the perfect summer fare. But knowing for sure what you're getting inside a bun can be difficult. Now scientists have devised a method that could help prevent frankfurter fraud, which is especially important for ...
Aug 10, 2016
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In a review of research on the effect of meal patterns on health, the few studies available suggest that eating irregularly is linked to a higher risk of metabolic syndrome (high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes and obesity). ...
Jun 21, 2016
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Modern methods of food production and processing have contributed to a dramatic escalation of type 2 diabetes diagnoses in Australia and the associated financial cost is expected to double to more than $2 billion by 2025.
May 4, 2016
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Sticking to a Mediterranean style diet decreases the levels of the inflammatory marker called C-reative protein, linked to ageing, finds the EU funded project NU-AGE. At a recent conference in Brussels, researchers presented ...
May 3, 2016
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My forgetful friend – the subject of my original article – gave birth to a baby girl on Thanksgiving Day. She's a beauty, and I know her mum agrees that the morning sickness, crazy sense of smell and forgetfulness were ...
Feb 23, 2016
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Our favourite foods could be made healthier thanks to a new technique developed by the University of Leicester which has identified harmful bacterial molecules in certain processed foods such as burgers and ready meals.
Feb 9, 2016
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