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Nutrition / Diet
Letter from the Editor: Here comes the sun
You’d think we’d be pleased to see some dry, sunny weather here in the United Kingdom. After all, it’s quite a rarity. But those of you who’ve spent any time here will know that there’s a fine line between enjoying the sunshine and complaining about it. The MNT team managed to power through last week’s […]
A guide to antioxidant foods
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Study unravels mechanism behind cilantro’s benefits
When it comes to some of the health benefits of cilantro, folk medicine had it right all along, and new research explains why. Scientists have unraveled the molecular underpinnings of cilantro’s anticonvulsive effects. New research explores the neurological benefits of cilantro. As well as its taste and culinary flavor, cilantro — also known as coriander […]
Could eating local food reduce blood pressure and diabetes risk?
The findings of a small-scale study show that buying local foods containing fewer additives could reduce blood pressure, abdominal fat, and diabetes risk.
Are apple bacteria good or bad? It depends on the apple
Does an apple a day really keep the doctor away, as the saying goes? According to a new study, this largely depends on which types of bacteria the apple carries. All apples have millions of bacteria, but new research finds that not all of these bacterial populations are equally healthful. Apples are one of the […]
Why does the keto diet cause a skin rash?
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Has safety commission misled the public about aspartame?
Researchers from the United Kingdom have appraised the most recent assessment by the European Food Safety Authority regarding the safety of aspartame, a popular type of artificial sweetener. The investigators caution that the commission’s findings may be misleading. Is aspartame really as safe as official reports claim? Some researchers are unsure. Aspartame is perhaps the […]
Is spicy food linked to dementia risk?
Research conducted in a Chinese population has found an intriguing link between the consumption of chili peppers and a heightened risk of cognitive decline. Regularly eating a lot of hot peppers may increase a person’s risk of cognitive decline. Many populations around the world add spicy peppers to their local dishes to enhance the taste […]
Paleo diet may be bad for heart health
New research has found that people who follow the Paleolithic, or Paleo, diet have high levels of a blood biomarker tied to heart disease. The finding raises some red flags about this type of diet, which, the researchers suggest, is not balanced enough to ensure good health. Following the Paleo diet could threaten heart health, […]