Can Broccoli Sprouts Alleviate Symptoms of Bowel Inflammation?

A study published in mSystems found that feeding mice a diet consisting of 10% steamed broccoli sprouts alleviated the symptoms of experimentally induced bowel inflammation These mice gained more weight during the study period The mice showed lower inflammation indicators...

Do the Quality and Timing of Your Snacks Affect Your Cardiometabolic Health?

A study in the U.S. indicated that 97% of people practiced snacking in 2006. The same study reported that the share of snack calories in the total daily energy intake stood at 24%. This was a substantial increase compared to findings in previous years. Not only did snacking become more widespread, but the energy density of snacks consumed increased (Piernas & Popkin, 2010). This increase in snacking coincided with the worldwide obesity pandemic (Wong et al., 2022).

Intake of Micronutrients May Quicken Recovery From Anxiety and Depressive Symptoms

Everyone occasionally experiences situations in which they feel low, sad, or not interested in doing anything in particular, having difficulty gathering the motivation to perform daily activities. Similarly, we all feel anxious from time to time, particularly before important events, but the outcome of which is uncertain. However, in some individuals, these feelings become so persistent and frequent that they begin to impair their daily functioning. These are conditions that we refer to as depression (or major depressive disorder) and anxiety disorder.

Can Dietary Prebiotics Reduce the Rewarding Effects of High-Calorie Foods?

We are all familiar with the intense feelings of pleasure we get after consuming highly tasty and palatable food – a piece of chocolate cake, for example. We will remember these feelings and associate them with this food. When we decide what to eat in the future, we will recall the memories of that food and the feelings we experienced when eating it —and likely develop a desire to eat the same food again. That is an important part of how we create our food preferences.

Does the Neighborhood You Live in Affect your Diet-Mental Health Relationship?

When traveling through towns and cities, it’s noticeable that different areas vary significantly in their appearance and available amenities. Some neighborhoods boast well-maintained, larger, and aesthetically pleasing buildings, while others are defined by smaller, older structures showing signs of disrepair and neglect.