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nutrition

made a new year's resolution to be greener? the kitchen might be a good place to start
eastern europe is estimated to create the least amount of food waste per person, while western asia is estimated to be the biggest waster of food — canada sits in the middle.
emma jones
nutrition
jan 7 2022
upcycling foods ranges from using food we think looks imperfect to making use of by-product we think of as waste. getty

you can’t outrun your fork. but that doesn’t mean exercise can’t help you lose weight or change your diet.
regular physical activity can increase prefrontal brain function and improve cognition.
the conversation
fitness
jan 5 2022
next time you are feeling stressed, try going for a brisk 20-minute walk. it could prevent you from stress-eating. getty

olympic diets, food vs. sex and the great keto debate: 2021's best food stories
our biggest food and nutrition stories of 2021 include studies, opinions and a defence of bread.
maija kappler
nutrition
dec 29 2021
eating healthy can look very different for different people. (getty)

why does overeating feel so gross?
the holidays may be a time for indulgence, but a smaller plate and some physical activity can prevent you from overdoing it.
nick beare
nutrition
dec 24 2021
eating too much not only feels awful, it can also affect sleep patterns and even impair brain function. getty

watch: i drank #procoffee and here's how my workout went
workout aficionados are mixing coffee with protein shakes for a pre-workout boost, but experts say this isn’t as good an idea as you may think.
emma jones
fitness
dec 14 2021
turns out coffee and protein powder don't taste amazing, and there wasn't any real difference to workout quality. getty

modern diets lacking in micronutrients may contribute to angry rhetoric
research reveals links between the irritability, explosive rage and unstable moods that have grown more common in recent years, and a lack of micronutrients that are important for brain function.
the conversation
nutrition
dec 10 2021
ultra-processed products contain only trivial amounts of vitamins and minerals. getty

deadly parasite in cows pose risk to european dairy farms and human safety: study
in humans, a single bowel movement can pass as many as 100,000,000 cryptosporidium parasites, and only 10 are required for another person to get an infection.
chris arnold
nutrition
dec 9 2021
researchers looked for the parasite in both cows and their calves, and found several different strains of cryptosporidium. getty

food for thought: can you eat your way to a better brain?
from upping your intake of antioxidants to opting out of alcohol, diet has a lot to do with how your brain ages.
andy desantis, rd
nutrition
dec 8 2021
omega-3 fatty acids play a fundamental role in brain development starting from the fetal stages. getty
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