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Statistics Confuse Nutrition Studies
According to a report, the discrepancies in findings in nutrition studies may come down to the use of statistics.
Spirulina: Buy or Bye?
Does research support the claims that spirulina packs a punch of protein, antioxidants and other compounds that strengthen human health?
Alcohol Risks During Pregnancy
9-11 year olds who were exposed to alcohol in utero during pregnancy experience more psychological problems than their unexposed peers.
Excessive Sodium Intake
Research findings indicate that a higher sodium intake or higher sodium-to potassium ratio was linked with greater cardiovascular risk.
Pesticides and Organic Foods
The pesticides that are sprayed on conventionally grown fruits and vegetables may pose a health risk with consistent exposure over time.
Taste Buds and Nutrition
The principal tasting mechanism is the taste bud, a bundle of nerves that sense five kinds of flavors: sweet, sour, bitter, salty and umami (savory).
Whole Grains for Longer Life
The health boosting properties of whole grains have been scrutinized by scientists widely and often. Most striking is that researchers often conclude that consuming whole grains can increase lifespan.
Is Nutrition Research Too Cozy With the Industry?
Do you still have confidence in nutrition research and believe it can steer us toward the optimal way to eat?
Health News: Fact or Fiction?
A flood of faulty health news information online has surged in the past few years, experts say. Fitness pros are hardly immune.
Candy and Obesity: Are More Treats Good for Kids?
Is eating more candy an anti-obesity strategy? That would have Willy Wonka dancing a jig with the Oompa Loompas and the rest of the candy industry.
A controversial study from Louisiana State University published in the peer-reviewed Swedish journal Food & Nutrition Research (2011) showed that kids and adolescents who ate candy were significantly less likely to be overweight or obese.
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