Could a burger a day keep depression away? A new study published by the Journal of affective disorders found that beef was the only food linked to a lower risk of depression. The researchers wanted to investigate the association between vegetarianism and depression among adults. They asked 14,216 people in Brazil between the ages of … Read more
Each person’s mood fluctuates, and your experience is unique and depends on many factors. These include external factors, such as the environment or situation they are in or have been in, and internal factors, such as fluctuations in hormones, neurotransmitters, and nutrient availability. Therefore, no single mechanism can explain all the clinical manifestations of depression. … Read more
New UC research shows that poor metabolic health parameters are linked to low breast milk production. The study was published in the journal lactation medicine. We wanted to see if we could understand what stands out as different about these moms. So, we conducted a case-control study to see why, despite their best efforts … Read more
When chef Gordon Ramsay launched a new gin last year, in partnership with Scottish producer Eden Mill, a Facebook ad for the brand made it sound pretty wholesome. It included the claim that the gin retained the micronutrients of the honey berries, “which have more antioxidants than blueberries, more potassium than bananas, more vitamin C … Read more
1. Berries use it for: Baked Desserts, Smoothies, Yogurt Toppings, Breakfast Bowls Berries, such as blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, and blackberries, are one of the best natural sources of antioxidants. Studies show that antioxidant levels in berries remain stable long after they are frozen. Some of the best stores to find bargain-priced frozen berries are Trader … Read more
CNN — Groceries cost 13.5% more than they did a year ago. Almost 25 million adults live in households where there is not always enough to eat. About 40% of food banks saw increased demand this summer. at a time when the food affordability is in the spotlight, the Biden administration is hosting a White … Read more
Over the last decade, we have seen an exponential increase in research relating diet quality to mental health. The typical Western diet of ultra-processed foods does not adequately meet the brain’s nutritional requirements and is a proven risk factor for the subsequent emergence of mental disorders in both adults and children.1 Given the strength of … Read more
A widely available commercial weight-management program led to greater weight reductions than an unstructured do-it-yourself (DIY) approach, according to new data recently published in Open JAMA Network. In a randomized clinical trial that included nearly 400 adults from Canada, the United States, and the United Kingdom, participants who were assigned to WW, formerly known as … Read more