What are the health benefits of bananas?

Bananas are one of the most widely consumed fruits in the world for good reason.

What are the health benefits of kiwis (kiwifruit)?

The kiwifruit, native to northern China, was first brought to and cultivated in New Zealand at the turn of the 20th century and was then known as the Chinese Gooseberry.

Looking inside food microstructures

Food’s microstructure can explain many of its characteristics – be it cake’s sponginess, bread’s crispness, cracker’s crunchiness or fruits’ inner gas and water transport system and even colour.

Dietary treatment shows potential in a mouse model of Alzheimer’s disease

New research findings indicate that an early onset of dietary treatment may slow down the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. The study was conducted on mice, and the results will be published in the Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry.

What are the health benefits of grapes?

Red grapes, green grapes, purple grapes, seedless grapes, grape jelly, grape jam, grape juice… the ways to consume grapes are endless! And don’t forget wine and raisins! This popular fruit’s history goes back as far as 8,000 years, when grape vines were first cultivated in what is now the Middle East.It may surprise you to hear that the humble grape is actually considered to be a berry.

Obesity rates stabilized by better eating habits, not bad economy

All those people who’ve been telling us for years that we should eat more healthy foods and cut our calories – stop, take a moment, and celebrate.It appears that we actually listened.

Surprising research results for one type of omega-3 fatty acid: DHA

A study of the metabolic effects of omega-3 fatty acids, especially DHA, concludes that these compounds may have an even wider range of biological impacts than previously considered, and suggests they could be of significant value in the prevention of fatty liver disease.

High-protein diets may increase risk of kidney disease

High-protein diets, such as the Dukan diet, are currently a popular alternative to the traditional calorie-counting forms of dieting.

High-protein diets may increase risk of kidney disease

High-protein diets, such as the Dukan diet, are currently a popular alternative to the traditional calorie-counting forms of dieting. But scientists at the University of Granada in Spain have shown through tests in rats that a high-protein diet increases the risk of kidney stones and other renal diseases.Dr.

Humans can use smell to detect levels of dietary fat

New research from the Monell Center reveals humans can use the sense of smell to detect dietary fat in food.

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