Do Instinctive Salt Cravings Make You A Real Junkie?

Scientists have found that addictive drugs may take over the same nerve cells and connections in the brain that cause one’s chemistry to crave salt in their daily routines in a new study from down under Australia in association with America’s own Duke University. The study is the first of its kind to examine gene regulation in the hypothalamus for salt appetite…

Eating nuts daily could help control type 2 diabetes and prevent complications

Eating nuts every day could help control Type 2 diabetes and prevent its complications, according to new research.

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Molasses extract decreases obesity caused by a high-fat diet

Experimental results suggests that dietary supplementation with molasses extract may provide a novel approach for weight management in humans.

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Drug Addiction And Salt Appetite Linked

A team of Duke University Medical Center and Australian scientists has found that addictive drugs may have hijacked the same nerve cells and connections in the brain that serve a powerful, ancient instinct: the appetite for salt…

Improved Appetite Control And Satiety With Higher-Protein Diets

A new study demonstrates that higher-protein meals improve perceived appetite and satiety in overweight and obese men during weight loss.(1) According to the research, published in Obesity, higher-protein intake led to greater satiety throughout the day as well as reductions in both late-night and morning appetite compared to a normal protein diet…