Fermented foods are often discussed when talking about foods that aid gut health. One food that doesn’t get attention often enough is sauerkraut. New research shows how it can benefit the gut.
Food additives are found in many processed and ultra-processed foods. A new study examined how combinations of common additives may increase the risk for blood sugar concerns.
Eating a high-fat diet for an extended period reduces a brain chemical that activates dopamine in humans. That can lead to food being less pleasurable and more addictive as the brain seeks reward.
People who drank water with Splenda had increased appetites by 20 percent compared to those who drank water mixed with white sugar. Brain scans showed it triggered cravings in the brain.
The little-known lucuma fruit is used as a sweetener in powder form. Unlike most alternatives to sugar, it has nutritional benefits. It could become widely popular the way stevia once did.
While most of us consider it a neutral way to keep our mouths busy, chewing gum releases thousands of microplastics into our mouths for us to swallow. That’s true for both synthetic and natural gum.
A study with adults with a heightened risk for heart disease found that pecans can aid heart health. Folks who added pecans to their day made healthy changes in their diet and lowered their cholesterol.
If you are a condiment lover, you should read the labels on the products in your fridge. Sauces can dress up a dull meal and make things more appetizing. But you may be shocked at the sugar they hide!
Coffee lovers are getting more good news about their favorite drink! It may help both heart and gut health. Antioxidants in the drink lower inflammation and can help health in many ways.
People claim that a handful of raw spinach eaten first thing in the morning is beneficial. It supposedly gets more vegetables in their day and stops sugar cravings. But a serving of vegetables is two cups of raw spinach.
Maltodextrin isn’t technically a sugar; it is a carb. But, while table sugar has a GI of 65, maltodextrin has a GI between 116 and 136. Most of us don't realize how many foods use it as an ingredient.
Adding pumpkin spice to black tea creates a flavorful drink without adding calories or sugar. Black tea can aid blood sugar while the spices contain antioxidants and boost digestive health.
New research suggests that eating a daily orange could lower the risk of depression by 20 percent. Researchers found that citrus fruit appeared to increase both serotonin and dopamine.
A new study found might be worth adding elderberries as a supplement or drink to your diet. They may regulate blood sugar, improve the microbiome and increase fat burn.
Cleanses go in and out of vogue all the time. Steer clear of the vegetable and fruit juice-only diet that is so popular right now. It causes shifts in a person’s oral and gut bacteria in just three days.
New research has found that camembert may boost a protein in the body that preserves memory and brain function. That could prevent dementia.
New research has found that alcohol can directly and indirectly cause panic attacks in some people. If you struggle with anxiety after drinking, the alcohol may be to blame.
The creator of the slow carb diet claims that people who follow it can expect to lose 10 to 20 pounds of fat without exercising in a month. Is that true? And is it safe and maintainable?
Crash diets tend to get short results and can have long-term negative impacts on your body. A man recently made headlines after experiencing gruesome side effects of the carnivore diet.
There is a popular theory that carbonated water may cause weight loss. A new study has found that carbonated water lowers blood sugar. But does it make an impact?