Artificial food dyes have long brightened our snacks, candies, and drinks, but growing evidence raises important questions about their impact on kids. Parents and researchers have wondered for decades whether these synthetic colors contribute to hyperactivity or attention problems. Recent scientific reviews now provide clearer answers based on controlled studies. Understanding this connection helps families […]
Researchers Unlock The Mystery Of The Jellybean
The association of jellybeans with the Easter season is as commonplace as chocolates on Valentine’s Day and evergreens at Christmas. But most who love munching on the jelly-filled delicacies in the sugar shell know little about the creation and physics of this confectionery marvel. Gregory Ziegler, associate professor of food science at Penn State University, […]
Sugar overload may be a recipe for long-term problems
Children who consume too much sugar could be at greater risk of becoming obese, hyperactive, and cognitively impaired, as adults, according to the results of a new study of mice led by QUT and published by Frontiers in Neuroscience. The study resulted in a reduced risk of sugar-induced weight gain and other health problems when the […]
Consumption of licorice can lead to dangerously high blood pressure and dangerously low potassium levels
As it turns out, you really can overdose on candy—or, more precisely, black licorice. Days before the biggest candy eating holiday of the year, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) encourages moderation if you enjoy snacking on the old fashioned favorite. So, if you’re getting your stash ready for Halloween, here’s some advice from FDA: […]
The Scent Of Peppermint Lowers Frustration And Increases Alertness
The scent of peppermint or cinnamon may keep you more alert and decrease your frustration when you’re behind the wheel. That’s according to the results of a recent study led by Dr. Bryan Raudenbush, Director of Undergraduate Research and associate professor of psychology at Wheeling Jesuit University in Wheeling, WV. According to the study, both […]
Food Additive Found In Candy, Gum Could Alter Digestive Cell Structure And Function
The ability of small intestine cells to absorb nutrients and act as a barrier to pathogens is “significantly decreased” after chronic exposure to nanoparticles of titanium dioxide, a common food additive found in everything from chewing gum to bread, according to research from Binghamton University, State University of New York. Researchers exposed a small intestinal […]