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Last time, I talked about how the fast-food companies use their knowledge of neuroscience to influence you to eat unhealthy food, even when you’re not hungry. They used both the fact that sugar can be addictive as well as the … Continue reading
Last time, I talked about how the fast-food companies use their knowledge of neuroscience to influence you to eat unhealthy food, even when you’re not hungry. They used both the fact that sugar can be addictive as well as the … Continue reading
Nourishing a growing fetus requires additional protein above what is needed to meet the increased metabolic needs of the mother. She needs a minimum of 60 grams of protein per day, more if the mother is a growing teenager. Pregnancy … Continue reading
Fast-food restaurants are adding healthy choices, such as oatmeal and fruit snacks, but most entrees and sides utilize unhealthy ingredients or cooking methods. The high calories from large ratios of fat and carbohydrates can make you gain disproportionate weight, while … Continue reading
Children find themselves amidst a complex society that is undergoing breathtaking changes. Concepts, relationships, lifestyles are metamorphisised to accommodate the new jet-setting age. Food is no exception. Healthy nutritious foods have been replaced by the new food mantra – JUNK … Continue reading
It sounds kind of stupid and obvious to say that the brain and its workings are very complicated. But let’s start with that simple assumption. And you might think that neuroscience (the science of the brain) would have hardly any … Continue reading
Introduction The childhood obesity epidemic is a serious public health problem that increases morbidity, mortality, and has substantial long term economic and social costs. The rates of obesity in children and youth have almost tripled in the last quarter century. … Continue reading
The fast food industry is rapidly growing due to the appeal of quick, flavourful and affordable meal options. Many women find themselves relying on fast food because of intense cravings, tight schedules and budget constraints. While there may not be … Continue reading
A recent study published in The British Journal of Psychiatry gives new meaning to the hackneyed expression: you are what you eat. A study conducted by British and French epidemiologists revealed a startling connection between junk food and depression. The … Continue reading
What are the effects of fast food on your health? You may be vaguely aware that they aren’t good for you, but if you regularly eat at fast food restaurants, it’s important that you understand the consequences of what you’re … Continue reading