Monthly Insights

Researchers at the University of California, Irvine, have discovered why avocados, nuts and olive oil are more filling than other foods. Their unsaturated fats trigger the release of a compound called oleoylethanolamide (OEA) in our small intestine, activating a brain circuit that makes us feel more satisfied for longer.

People with Diverticulitis have been recommended to avoid nuts, seeds and popcorn for years. Research currently shows that consuming nuts and popcorn twice per week appeared to have a protective effect against diverticulitis, report researchers in the August 27, 2008 issue of Journal of the American Medical Association. Researchers analyzed the self reported data of […]

Men who eat soy have fewer sperm than those who don’t, according to a new study. Soy foods such as tofu, soy milk and some veggie burgers have been shown to have many dietary benefits. But they happen to be high in isoflavones, a dietary compound that can act like estrogen. This is one reason […]

Every week there seems to be a new berry aiming to have the status as the one with the most antioxidants, the chemical compounds that protect the body against cell-damaging, disease causing free radicals. The latest challenger is Acai. To see how some popular berries compare, check out their antioxidant scores below.

  The Brazilian Acai berry is only one of the “Super Berry” family that includes pomegranate, goji berry (aka: wolfberry), mangosteen and the Chilean macqui berry. The first qualification is that the berry must be an exotic “berry type” fruit (cranberry, blueberry, bilberry, raspberries, strawberry are not members). The Acai berry may have higher phenolic […]

  Drinking water from your reusable water bottle you felt virtuous. Then came the news: A study from the National Toxicology Program warned that bisphenol A (BPA), a chemical found in hard plastic called polycarbonate (look for a number 7 inside the recycling symbol), was linked to precancerous tumors and hormonal changes. BPA is most […]

It is true that Splenda is made using Chlorine, which sounds scary, but the sugar industry warns that you are actually “eating chlorine” when consuming sucralose, the chemical sold as Splenda. Plain sugar is transformed into sucralose by substituting three chlorine atoms for hydrogen, creating a substance that is not digested by the body, so […]

  Spanish researchers report that a daily serving of green leafy vegetables rich in flavonoids and vitamins A and C, may cut your risk of lung cancer in half. But don’t think you can just pop a pill and get the same protective benefit: In a second new study, University of Washington scientists founds that […]

Parkinson’s is a degenerative disease affecting speech and motor skills. A study by researchers at Universite Laval in Quebec City, Canada, showed that a diet high in omega- 3 fatty acids (found in salmon and flaxseed) may protect against and slow down the progression of this illness, while a diet high in omega-6 fatty acids […]