Psychology & Psychiatry
On Nutrition: Beet the blues with vegetables
It's a lament I've heard many many times. "I know vegetables are good for me. I just don't like to eat them."
Aug 25, 2023
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News tagged with vegetables
Health
Do fish oil supplements really boost your health?
Stroll past the supplements in any drugstore and you'll find broad claims about fish oil helping everything from heart and brain health, to joints, eyes and immune systems. But you just might be wasting your money, according ...
Aug 24, 2023
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Health
Why it's essential to plan ahead for snack time
Whether in the classroom or on the playground, children need enough energy—and proper nutrition—to get them through the day.
Aug 23, 2023
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Health
Microbiome research begins to untangle how broccoli can alter healthy gut bacteria
Cruciferous vegetables, including broccoli, cauliflower, brussels sprouts and kale, are often recommended due to the presence of the antioxidant sulforaphane, which is thought to be beneficial for general health and well-being ...
Aug 22, 2023
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Immunology
Research finds that molecules in vegetables can help to ease lung infection
Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute have found that molecules in vegetables like broccoli or cauliflower help to maintain a healthy barrier in the lung and ease infection.
Aug 16, 2023
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Microgreens and mature veggies differ in nutrients, but both might limit weight gain
Young vegetables known as microgreens are reputed to be particularly good for health. Now, researchers are trying to find out whether microgreens—which can easily be grown at home—are the superfood they're claimed to ...
Aug 15, 2023
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Oncology & Cancer
Is there a connection between ultraprocessed food and cancer?
There is a growing body of evidence that shows ultraprocessed foods are not only unhealthy but increase the risk of cancers. The term ultraprocessed food was created as a way to categorize food, known as the NOVA classification. ...
Jul 26, 2023
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Fermented vegetables found to positively impact gut health
Fermented foods have grown in popularity and are widely consumed, in part due to claims regarding their positive effect on digestive health. However, these claims lack sufficient scientific support, especially for lacto-fermented ...
Jul 24, 2023
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Opting for olive oil could boost brain health, new study suggests
A new study suggests that incorporating olive oil into your diet could help reduce the risk of dying from dementia. As many countries face rising rates of Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia, the study offers ...
Jul 24, 2023
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Health
New international dietary guidelines released
Food choices and excess body weight have now overtaken smoking as the most important preventable cause of disease. Newly updated dietary advice from the World Health Organization (WHO) on fat and carbohydrate intake is welcomed ...
Jul 17, 2023
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