Foods
Omega-3 doubly good for female brain power, but omega-6 makes girls dimmer
By: William Atkins
Omega-3 fatty acids, found in fish oil, are twice as effective in improving test scores for girls as boys, U.S. researchers have found. While this appears to confirm the theory that fish is brain food, the researchers also found that omega-6, found primarily in rapeseed, sunflower, palm, and soy oils, diminishes the power of the brain.
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By: William Atkins
Omega-3 fatty acids, found in fish oil, are twice as effective in improving test scores for girls as boys, U.S. researchers have found. While this appears to confirm the theory that fish is brain food, the researchers also found that omega-6, found primarily in rapeseed, sunflower, palm, and soy oils, diminishes the power of the brain.
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Genetically modified wheat to Australia?
By: William Atkins
Under the drought conditions present in Australia, scientists are testing genetically modified wheat that is drought-resistant. Will Australia accept such GM wheat?
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By: William Atkins
Under the drought conditions present in Australia, scientists are testing genetically modified wheat that is drought-resistant. Will Australia accept such GM wheat?
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Fat Title moves from United States to Australia
By: William Atkins
The Australian Baker IDI report states that Australians have eaten their way to the less-than-distinquished position of being the fattest major country in the world. However, Americans aren’t much better, now holding down second place.
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By: William Atkins
The Australian Baker IDI report states that Australians have eaten their way to the less-than-distinquished position of being the fattest major country in the world. However, Americans aren’t much better, now holding down second place.
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Advocacy group wants 8 artificial food dyes banned
By: William Atkins
The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) has requested that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ban eight artificial food dyes because they are negatively linked to child behavior problems.
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By: William Atkins
The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) has requested that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ban eight artificial food dyes because they are negatively linked to child behavior problems.
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Less meat, dairy has bigger impact than buying local
By: William Atkins
According to a comprehensive study by Carnegie Mellon University engineers, the type of food eaten by U.S. consumers is more important than the distance it travels in helping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and, thus, global warming.
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By: William Atkins
According to a comprehensive study by Carnegie Mellon University engineers, the type of food eaten by U.S. consumers is more important than the distance it travels in helping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and, thus, global warming.
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National Geographic rates “green” countries
By: William Atkins
The National Geographic Society conducted its "Greendex" survey to find out how environmentally friendly countries are across Earth. Sorry, U.S.—you flunked! Go stand in a corner of the world!
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By: William Atkins
The National Geographic Society conducted its "Greendex" survey to find out how environmentally friendly countries are across Earth. Sorry, U.S.—you flunked! Go stand in a corner of the world!
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AMA wants tax on junk foods
By: William Atkins
The Australian Medical Association issued a big statement in May 2008. The AMA suggests that in order to combat obesity in the country additional taxes on unhealthy foods and subsidies on healthy foods are needed. What do you think?
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By: William Atkins
The Australian Medical Association issued a big statement in May 2008. The AMA suggests that in order to combat obesity in the country additional taxes on unhealthy foods and subsidies on healthy foods are needed. What do you think?
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Apples that don’t brown when eaten: Enchanting!
By: William Atkins
Researchers from Western Australia have combined the Golden Delicious apple and the Lady Williams apple to produce the Western Dawn apple, what will be trademarked as the “Enchanted” apple. What is really amazing is it doesn’t turn brown while you eat it.
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By: William Atkins
Researchers from Western Australia have combined the Golden Delicious apple and the Lady Williams apple to produce the Western Dawn apple, what will be trademarked as the “Enchanted” apple. What is really amazing is it doesn’t turn brown while you eat it.
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Want healthy restaurants: Try Health Mag’s Healthiest List
By: William Atkins
Health Magazine has compiled a list of the healthiest chain restaurants across the United States. Some are no-brainers, but others might surprise you. Check them out!
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By: William Atkins
Health Magazine has compiled a list of the healthiest chain restaurants across the United States. Some are no-brainers, but others might surprise you. Check them out!
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UNC study: Eating disorders common among U.S. women
By: William Atkins
A University of North Carolina study has found that the majority of women in the United States between the ages of 25 and 45 years have disordered eating behaviors.
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By: William Atkins
A University of North Carolina study has found that the majority of women in the United States between the ages of 25 and 45 years have disordered eating behaviors.
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Want strong muscles: K is the key
By: William Atkins
A U.S. study has shown that diets rich in potassium (chemical symbol: K) help to maintain muscle integrity. Such potassium-rich diets are commonly found in a wide number of fruits and vegetables.
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By: William Atkins
A U.S. study has shown that diets rich in potassium (chemical symbol: K) help to maintain muscle integrity. Such potassium-rich diets are commonly found in a wide number of fruits and vegetables.
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Let’s talk about yak cheese: Study finds it healthy
By: William Atkins
Cow-produced cheese is known to naturally contain high levels of saturated fats, which are bad for human health. Canadian researchers compared the fat content of cheese made from yaks with cheddar cheese made from grain-fed cows. They found distinct nutritional differences!
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By: William Atkins
Cow-produced cheese is known to naturally contain high levels of saturated fats, which are bad for human health. Canadian researchers compared the fat content of cheese made from yaks with cheddar cheese made from grain-fed cows. They found distinct nutritional differences!
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CDC study finds men and women eat differently
By: William Atkins
A comprehensive study by FoodNet shows that the eating habits of men and women are different. Men like meat, while women prefer vegetables. Not surprising! But, some interesting results did occur. Who do you think liked brussel sprouts the most?
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By: William Atkins
A comprehensive study by FoodNet shows that the eating habits of men and women are different. Men like meat, while women prefer vegetables. Not surprising! But, some interesting results did occur. Who do you think liked brussel sprouts the most?
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