What’s up with carrots? Let’s root out the truth
If you think of carrots as stodgy old tubers, something more fit for rabbits than healthy humans, you're in for a bunch of surprises.
Carrots...
Top food myths you need to know
Don't eat after 8 p.m. Wait—don't eat before noon? Have a glass of red wine; it's good for your heart! Actually, no amount of...
Digging into vitamin d – all about the “sunshine” vitamin
Getting enough vitamins and minerals is important for your health, and there’s a long list of essential ones. Vitamin D is one you may...
Warning not to pick or eat wild mushrooms because of deadly deathcap mushroom risk
Wild mushrooms are springing up around Australia this autumn after wet weather, so the Food Safety Information Council is warning people to be extremely...
Nutrients, not willpower, may be the key to weight loss
A new study has revealed that people who want to lose weight and keep it off need to pay attention to their behavior and...
Vitamin B6 could lower depression and anxiety symptoms
Researchers from the University of Reading have found that high doses of Vitamin B6 can help to reduce feelings of anxiety and depression in...
Some blueberries a day keep high blood pressure at bay
The study found that consuming a handful of wild blueberries daily can help lower blood pressure, improve memory and brain cognition, and increase reaction...
Scientists find a diet that may lower death risk in type 2 diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is a disease that can increase the risk of other health problems such as circulatory diseases, dementia, cancer, and bone fractures.
Although...
Mediterranean diet may reduce risks of heart disease, death
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of death globally.
In 2019, an estimated 17.9 million deaths occurred...
Vegan protein can support muscle growth effectively
A new study from the University of Exeter has found that mycoprotein, naturally high-fiber fungi that are best known as Quorn, can support muscle...