The larger the serving size of food, or the container it comes in, the greater likelihood a person will eat more of it. This effect, called portion distortion, can easily lead to passive over-consumption and with that, real increases in the risk of obesity and its connected diseases. It has been a fascinating field of […]
Foods that make you feel full
What makes a person feel full is not just how much food they’ve eaten, but also the type of food. Now scientists have attempted to rank a variety of foods for how well they can subjectively and objectively make a person feel full. It is a sad state of life for many in Western countries that […]
Dairy causes inflammation and the Easter Bunny is real
‘Dairy causes inflammation’ is a popular catch cry in the ‘alternative health’ sphere that I hear oft repeated. The scientific evidence shows the opposite though, with dairy having significant anti-inflammatory action. Is dairy really an inflammatory food that should be on the ‘avoid’ list for everyone? I’ve always wondered how it has come to be, […]
Olive oil still reigns supreme
Hot off the press, some just published research to add to a very long list of health benefits of olive oil. This time showing its benefits in improving LDL cholesterol and blood glucose in healthy individuals. I’m really only blogging about this as a means for commentary as I’m asked so often about coconut oil (technically it’s a fat, […]
An apple a day brings more apples your way
Shopping on a full stomach is sensible advice to prevent buying up big on foods that you don’t need. Now scientists have taken this idea further by showing that what a person eats before they shop can influence what they buy. It is age-old advice that it is best not to grocery shop on an empty stomach […]
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