Are they all bad for health? …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Share on PinterestAre all ultra-processed foods alike in how harmful they are to health? Some experts believe we should take a more nuanced approach. Image credit: James Leynse/Getty Images.A growing body of research has suggested that the consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPF) has severe consequences … Read more
Could unfiltered coffee help reduce visceral fat, aid weight loss? …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Share on PinterestNew research suggests a coffee compound may help people lose a small amount of body weight and visceral fat. Image credit: Darren Muir/Stocksy.Cafestol is a natural compound found in unfiltered coffee that may benefit certain aspects of metabolic health. … Read more
Early-onset cancer cases on the rise, and alcohol may be key culprit …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Share on PinterestAlcohol use accounts for the development of 5.4% all cancer cases in the United States, according to a new expert report. Susan Brooks-Dammann/StocksyWhile there was a decrease in overall cancer death rates in the United States between … Read more
How does matcha affect cognition in older adults? …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Share on PinterestCan matcha tea help improve brain health as we age? A new study investigates. Image credit: Martí Sans/Stocksy.Japanese researchers recently evaluated the potential cognitive benefits of matcha green tea (powdered green tea) for older adults.Green teas contain antioxidants that can provide … Read more
Organic chocolate products have high levels of lead and cadmium …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Share on PinterestResearchers have found high levels of toxic metals in many samples of cocoa products. Image credit: Edward Fury/Stocksy.Research is ongoing about components in food products that could be harmful if consumed in large amounts.Data from a recent study indicate … Read more