Almost all of our genes may be influenced by the food we eat, according to new research. The study, carried out in yeast – which can be used to model some of the body’s fundamental processes – shows that while the activity of our genes influences our metabolism, the opposite is also true and the […]
Microwave ovens ‘fluke’ your heart while they ‘nuke’ your food
If you are health conscious you probably won’t use a microwave too often. Many people have faded away from the convenience of a microwave oven because of the dangerous health risks they pose. Microwave ovens not only nuke our food and destroy any nutritional value that it has, but it is also having a seriously negative effect […]
Study finds glyphosate in cat and dog food
Got glyphosate? Your pet’s breakfast might. A new Cornell study published this month in Environmental Pollution finds that glyphosate, the active herbicidal ingredient in widely used weed killers like Roundup, was present at low levels in a variety of dog and cat foods the researchers purchased at stores. Before you go switching Fido or Fluffy’s favorite brand, […]
Curcumin Improves Memory And Mood
Lovers of Indian food, give yourselves a second helping: Daily consumption of a certain form of curcumin — the substance that gives Indian curry its bright color — improved memory and mood in people with mild, age-related memory loss, according to the results of a study conducted by UCLA researchers. The research, published online Jan. […]
Fast Food Makes The Immune System More Aggressive In The Long Term
The immune system reacts similarly to a high fat and high calorie diet as to a bacterial infection. Unhealthy food seems to make the body’s defenses more aggressive in the long term. Even long after switching to a healthy diet, inflammation towards innate immune stimulation is more pronounced. These changes may be involved in the […]
Trump Eats McDonald’s So He Doesn’t Get Poisoned
President Trump doesn’t just deliberately avoid using the White House’s gourmet kitchen for McDonald’s because he prefers fast food — he’s also paranoid about being poisoned, according to a new book. “[Trump] had a longtime fear of being poisoned, one reason why he liked to eat at McDonald’s — nobody knew he was coming and […]
Diabetes App Forecasts Blood Sugar Levels
Columbia University researchers have developed a personalized algorithm that predicts the impact of particular foods on an individual’s blood sugar levels. The algorithm has been integrated into an app, Glucoracle, that will allow individuals with type 2 diabetes to keep a tighter rein on their glucose levels — the key to preventing or controlling the […]
GMO Apples That Don’t Brown Hit US Stores
The first genetically modified apples to be sold in the U.S. will debut in select Midwestern stores. The fruit has been genetically modified such that its flesh won’t turn brown when exposed to air. A small amount of Arctic brand sliced and packaged Golden Delicious, produced by Okanagan Specialty Fruits of Summerland, B.C., will be […]
Extensive Use Of Fluorinated Chemicals In Fast Food Wrappers: Chemicals Can Leach Into Food
Americans may be consuming fast food wrapped in paper treated with perfluorinated chemicals (PFCs) — the same chemicals used in stain-resistant products, firefighting materials and nonstick cookware, according to a new study published in the journal Environmental Science & Technology. Researchers tested more than 400 samples of packaging materials, including hamburger and sandwich wrappers, pastry bags, […]
Why You Should Toss Your Microwave Oven
When it comes specifically to microwaves, damage to the food itself isn’t the only concern. Many microwavable foods are processed and in packaging that contains an assortment of chemicals. Chemicals found in many of these containers include benzene, toluene, polyethylene terpthalate (PET), xylene, and dioxins (known carcinogens). Meanwhile, the research they are doing is finding […]