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How eating a whole-food, plant-based diet can prevent COVID-19

Heart disease was the No. 1 killer in the United States in 2020, with COVID-19 close behind it. Although our efforts have been focused on reducing the spread of the virus, millions of Americans are simultaneously dealing with heart disease. And having heart disease actually increases your risk for COVID-19. A recent study by Kim […]

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Can eating mangoes reduce women’s facial wrinkles?

Mangoes, like other orange fruits and vegetables, are rich in beta-carotene and provide antioxidants that may delay cell damage. A new study from researchers at the University of California, Davis, finds eating Ataulfo mangoes, also known as honey or Champagne mangoes, may have another benefit—reducing facial wrinkles in older women with fairer skin. The study […]

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Man dies after eating bags of black licorice every day

A man in Massachusetts died after eating too much black licorice, which contains a compound known to be toxic in large doses, according to a new report. The 54-year-old man was in a fast food restaurant when he suddenly gasped, began shaking and lost consciousness, according to the report, published Wednesday (Sept. 23) in The […]

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Food ethnologist sees new trends following decades of lifestyle eating

The knife rack has replaced the bookshelf as a symbol of cultural capital. However, following decades of lifestyle eating, cooking shows and palate sensations, a new food generation is starting to establish itself. Food ethnologist Håkan Jönsson sees a comeback for ready-made meals and abstemiousness. Food is more than sustenance, what role does food play […]

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Eating after 6pm could be bad news for your heart

Eating after 6pm could be bad news for your heart because the digestive system is less efficient at night leading to a greater risk of obesity and type 2 diabetes Circadian rhythms are 24-hour cycles that govern everything including sleep  Study found time-restricted eating was able to reverse type 2 diabetes in mice We produce less […]

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The real reasons you should be eating more tahini

Tahini doesn’t really appear too appetizing — basically, it looks like boring beige sludge. There’s a lot more to tahini than meets the eye, though. This popular Middle Eastern condiment is made of ground sesame seeds, but according to mindbodygreen, “offers a richer, more savory flavor profile than your standard peanut butter. And it’s way […]