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Gut Bacterial Species Linked to a Higher Desire to Exercise

According to a new study, some gut bacteria species can awaken the desire to exercise by activating certain nerves in the gut. The research was done by scientists at the Perelman School of Medicine at University of Pennsylvania, was published…

December 17, 2022 ·by Katherine Baldwin· 0

Gut Flora Helps You Exercise By Providing Dopamine Hits To The Brain

Intriguing new research has linked specific gut bacteria to an animal’s drive for exercise by way of a gut-brain route in mice. If the same mechanism is shown to operate in humans, then it may be possible to stimulate a…

December 17, 2022 ·by Anna Daniels· 0

Which Essential Nutrients Do Meat Alternatives Lack?

The health benefits and reduced environmental impact of a plant-based diet have many individuals making the switch. Meatless alternatives that are able to successfully imitate the mouthfeel and flavor of real meat are used in some of these diets. Nutrients…

December 15, 2022 ·by Anna Daniels· 0

Here’s the Vegetable Nutritionists Recommend You Eat Daily!

It is no secret that vegetables are a really important part of any diet, especially if you want to live a healthy, well-balanced, long life. Whether you tend to eat veggies as part of your meals or simply as healthy…

December 12, 2022 ·by Katherine Baldwin· 0

Can Our Diets Determine How We Age?

The answer to what seems like a simple question is inevitably complex, as per a new study from the Butler Columbia Aging Center at Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health. Traditional, one-dimensional approaches to understanding the effects of nutrition…

December 11, 2022 ·by Anna Daniels· 0

Meat Substitutes Are Not As Healthy As You Think, Warns A New Study

As the popularity of plant-based diets rises, so too does the number of meat-substituting plant-protein foods. However, there are a lot of concerns about the lack of nutritional content in these items. A recent study conducted by researchers at Sweden’s…

December 10, 2022 ·by Anna Daniels· 0

Common Artificial Sweetener Produces Anxiety; Effects Last Up To Two Generations

Researchers from the Florida State University College of Medicine have discovered a link between the artificial sweetener aspartame and anxiety-like behavior in rats. Aspartame may be present in almost 5,000 diet goods and drinks. In addition to causing anxiety in…