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Limiting These Foods Could Help Fight Breast Cancer

Healthy dietary changes have long been associated with reducing the risk of developing different cancers, but a new study has found that curbing certain foods from your diet could also influence the deadliness of the disease.   Research suggests that limiting the consumption of an amino acid called asparagine could dramatically reduce the ability of cancer to spread to other […]

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Timing Of Protein Supplements Can Affect Weight Management

A high protein diet has plenty of health benefits but if you’re supplementing your intake with shakes or snacks, new research suggests that you should keep the timing of your consumption in mind.  A research review published in Nutrition Reviews has found that while protein supplements effectively increase lean mass in all users, consuming them between meals […]

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One Third Of Adults Underestimate Their Daily Calorie Intake

New research out of the UK has found that a third of British adults underestimate how many calories they are eating each day. The recommended daily calorie allowance is 2,500 for men and 2,000 for women. The survey followed 4,000 adults as they reported their calorie consumption over four days, while scientists calculated the real […]

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7 Possible Reasons Why You’re Having Whacked Out Dreams

We’ve all been jolted awake by crazy-intense dreams that leave a permanent mark on our soul. Whether they’re ones we look back on fondly (like when your high school crush proposed to you) or nightmares that trigger a gag reflex (basically, every naked-in-public dream), some are impossible to shake off. But what makes some nights more whacked […]

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The Surprising Diet Meghan Markle Follows On Weekdays

Meghan Markle is smart, stunning, and about to stay “I do” to an actual prince, so naturally we want to know every single thing about her. Including what she puts on her plate each day. The 36-year-old previously told Best Health that she mostly follows a vegan diet from Monday to Friday. “When I’m filming, I’m […]

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Tinned Tuna Could Exceed Your Recommended Daily Zinc Intake

A first-of-its-kind study has found that tinned goods like tuna, chicken, corn and asparagus can significantly exceed the recommended daily intake of zinc. The mineral – which plays an important role in many of the human body’s essential functions – is often used to line the inside of cans thanks to its antimicrobial qualities. Researchers from […]

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This Is Why You Crave Junk Food When You Have PMS

Most women know there’s one time of the month where it’s hardest to stick to your healthy eating plans, and it turns out there’s actually a scientific reason why. You know that drop in happiness you feel just before you get your period? According to skin and nutrition expert Fiona Tuck, this is due to […]

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This Is Why You Should Never Defrost Meat In A Microwave

When it comes to defrosting meat, there are two types of people in this world: those who swear by the microwave method and the kitchen counter converts. But according to food scientists, there’s only one truly safe way to thaw produce – and both camps are doing it wrong. On a recent episode of BBC […]