The vegetables that we buy daily are still alive since, even after harvest, they respond to light signals and, therefore, change their biology, improving their resistance to insects and their nutritional values. This is what researchers from Rice University (USA) have shown who, in the latest issue of the journal 'Current Biology', suggest that the way in which products are stored and when they are consumed could have consequences on the Human health.
When you're feeling nervous, restless or stressed, eating dark chocolate helps you relax, according to a study from Swinburne University of Technology in Australia. The researchers, led by Matthew Pase, attribute this calming property to the polyphenols in cocoa.
Do you know which fruits and vegetables have the most vitamin C? And what is the strongest anticancer you can serve yourself on your plate? We will tell you.
This is the name given to the habit of eating or feeding on insects. The insects are consumed mainly in tropical countries, but also in China, Japan and Mexico. What's more, many are considered authentic delicacies. In the 1992 "Malawi Cookbook" some recipes based on these arthropods are named "traditional delicacies", including grilled palm weevil larvae as well as roasted termites.
While the so-called "good" cholesterol or HDL helps to clean the arteries, the "bad" cholesterol or LDL can clog them and cause cardiovascular disease. The Spanish Heart Foundation (FEC) offers some tips to improve your eating habits and win the battle against the dreaded cholesterol.
Insects are an important and easily accessible source of nutritious and protein-rich foods found in forests, according to a new study presented by FAO at the International Conference on Forests for Food and Nutrition Security held these days in Rome. Insects are estimated to be part of the traditional diets of at least 2 billion people. In addition, the collection and breeding of insects can generate jobs and income also at the industrial level.
According to a study published recently in The FASEB Journal, eating mushrooms contributes to weight loss and maintenance. The conclusions are based on an experiment carried out by researchers from the Blommberg School of Public Health at Johns Hopkins University (USA) with almost a hundred obese adults who were replaced by the red meat they ate throughout the week with a cup of mushrooms daily. After a year applying this simple measure, the subjects had lost an average of 3 and a half kilos more than the control group.
According to a study by food psychologists Aner Tal and Brian Wansink of Cornell University, the content of the shopping cart depends on how many hours we have not eaten. Specifically, if we visit the supermarket on an empty stomach, we buy more foods rich in calories, which contributes to being overweight.
Danni Büchner is invited to Sam Dylan's Halloween party. But the "Goodbye Germany" emigrant has no desire for many other party guests. And find clear words.
