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Turmeric may contain dangerous levels of lead

Turmeric may contain dangerous levels of lead

Is the desire for brightly colored turmeric causing a dangerous phenomenon? A new report discusses how companies in Bangladesh are adding lead chromate to turmeric to make it appear more yellow. Researchers have found high levels of toxic lead in the popular spice turmeric. What is lead chromate, and why do people use it to […]

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Can simply naming vegetables differently increase healthful eating?

Can simply naming vegetables differently increase healthful eating?

How do you encourage people to eat their greens? A new study shows that naming vegetable dishes with adjectives that promote their flavor increases positive thinking about healthful eating. New research examines the psychological effect of food descriptions. For some, a healthful diet means having to tolerate eating bland tasting, unsatisfying foods, which can seem […]

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Can more vegetarian options tempt carnivores away from meat?

Can more vegetarian options tempt carnivores away from meat?

With climate change on people’s minds and livestock farming in trouble for greenhouse gas emissions, many people see vegetarianism as a positive step. A study suggests that offering a greater vegetarian selection could be a way to lure meat eaters into choosing more veggie meals. New research looks at ways to get more people to […]

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Can bowel movements lead to weight loss?

Can bowel movements lead to weight loss?

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Study links home cooked meals with fewer harmful chemicals

Study links home cooked meals with fewer harmful chemicals

Cooking and eating more meals at home may keep harmful chemicals at bay, suggests new research. A new study explains why eating more homemade meals could be better for people’s health. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of chemicals that humans have created. They are in packaged foods, household products, kitchen appliances, and […]

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What are the best foods to aid digestion?

What are the best foods to aid digestion?

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Green tea compound could help in the battle against super bugs

Green tea compound could help in the battle against super bugs

Antibiotic resistant bacteria are one of the biggest threats to global health. As researchers scramble to find solutions, a recent study concludes that a compound found in green tea might boost existing drugs. A recent study investigated epigallocatechin, which is a compound in green tea. Antibiotics have proven essential for treating bacterial infections since doctors […]

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Is this how fructose worsens the effect of high fat diets?

Is this how fructose worsens the effect of high fat diets?

New research on mice adds detail to the potential harms of combining sugar sweetened drinks with a high fat diet. Building on previous findings, that fructose promotes body fat, the latest study shows that fructose sweetened drinks can also disrupt the liver’s ability to burn fat. New research suggests that high levels of fructose in […]

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How plant based diets can help people with rheumatoid arthritis

How plant based diets can help people with rheumatoid arthritis

Many recent studies have highlighted the health benefits that a plant based diet can bring. Now, a new review explains just why it can be helpful for people living with rheumatoid arthritis. A new review explains how plant based diets can help people with rheumatoid arthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis — a chronic autoimmune condition that causes […]

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Postpartum weight loss: Diets and plans

Postpartum weight loss: Diets and plans

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