The first group includes unrefined or minimally processed foods such as vegetables or meat without additives. Secondly there are culinary ingredients that come from natural sources, but have been ground or processed to make them easier to cook or edible like flour. The third group includes processed foods. These are made by combining ingredients, including … Read more
Research has shown that radiation in fresh eggs can be detected up to five months after a nuclear disaster. D-Keine/Getty Images Food and water can be hard to come by in the aftermath of a nuclear attack or plant meltdown. If so, stick to foods stored inside refrigerators, cabinets, or other sealed containers. Avoid fresh … Read more
Dietary supplements are products that contain concentrated amounts of vitamins, minerals, herbs or other substances that are beneficial as they are intended to supplement the diet and provide additional nutrients that may be missing or needed in larger quantities. For the uninitiated, a wide range of nutritional supplements are available including multivitamins, vitamin D, vitamin … Read more
Protein is an essential macronutrient that (aside from water) makes up the majority of our body. It makes up our skin, muscles, hormones, enzymes, bones, blood, etc. However, unlike other macronutrients found in the body, such as carbohydrates and fats, our body has no reserves to store protein. With a large percentage of our population … Read more
Lifestyle By Natalie Brown, News.com.au June 14, 2023 | 17:52 It’s the label printed on most of your groceries, and not knowing how to read it correctly could cost you thousands every year. As supermarket prices continue to climb according to a recent analysis by investment bank UBS, Coles and Woolworths posted a 9.6% annual … Read more
In a recent narrative review published in the Nutrients Journal, researchers explored how dietary vitamin K supplementation might promote healthy aging. Study: Vitamin K and hallmarks of aging: attention to diet and the gut microbiome. Image Credit: ratmaner/Shutterstock.com Background Dietary vitamin K is a modulator of the diet-microbiome-health axis; therefore, researchers are looking for evidence … Read more
Share on PinterestFeeling stressed can trigger cravings for comfort foods. Marta Mauri/Stocksy Eating comfort foods when stressed shuts down the region of the brain that prevents you from overeating, according to a new study. Under normal circumstances, this region neutralizes the chemical reward you get from eating, making it less enjoyable. The phenomenon makes sense … Read more