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Writing in The Journal of Nutrition, Health and Aging, a team of Australian university researchers evaluated existing evidence on the association between egg intake and cognitive function in healthy adults, noting cognitive decline as increasing global concern and the need to overcome heterogeneity in study methods.“Eggs are a widely consumed, nutrient-dense food containing choline, phospholipids, tryptophan and omega-3 fatty acids, which individually support cognitive processes such as memory, attention and neurogenesis,” they wrote. “While these individual nutrients have demonstrated benefits in supplementation studies, the cognitive effects of whole egg consumption are not well established.”The review drew on 11 studies with…
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Enjoying dessert regularly can support a healthier relationship with food.Some desserts provide nutrients like fiber, antioxidants and healthy fats.Too much added sugar and saturated fat may raise heart and liver disease risk. Eating dessert after dinner is a common practice in the U.S.—from ice cream to cake to cookies and more. Wanting something sweet after a savory meal makes sense. Your satisfaction with a certain flavor profile diminishes relatively quickly, and changing flavors, temperature and texture can promote more pleasure and satisfaction from food. But dessert generally gets a bad rap due to the larger amounts of sugar and fat.…
Interest in the gut-brain axis is flourishing, with science-powered biotics supporting not only gut health but also mood, stress, and sleep. Nutrition Insight speaks with Morinaga Milk ahead of its webinar to learn about postbiotics that are valuable in developing functional F&B and supplements to meet demands for mental and overall wellness. Registration is now open for the webinar “Upliving with Postbiotics: Discover the power of LAC-Living+ in Mood,” which will take place on November 13 at 15:00 CET.“Postbiotics such as LAC-Living+ (Lactobacillus helveticus MCC1848) are preparations of inanimate (non-viable) microorganisms and/or their components that confer health benefits to the host,”…
These balanced and filling casseroles are warm and comforting, making them the perfect choice for tonight’s main course. Plus, because they’re low in saturated fat and sodium, these meals meet our heart-healthy nutrition parameters. Recipes like our Chicken Parmesan Casserole or our Creamy Chicken, Mushroom & Spinach Skillet Casserole are cozy and nutritious dishes to try for dinner tonight. Love these recipes? Join MyRecipes to save them all with one click. It’s so easy—and free! Chicken Parmesan Casserole Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Annie Probst, Prop Stylist: Breanna Ghazali We took the best parts of chicken Parmesan—ooey-gooey cheese, crispy breadcrumbs and plenty…
Antimicrobial peptides could address antibiotic resistance in poultry farms while preventing Salmonella infections.Image credit:©iStock.com, deepblue4youSalmonella bacteria pose serious public health threats as a common cause of foodborne illness in the United States, most often from consumption or handling of poultry products.1 Because chickens and turkeys can carry the bacteria without showing any signs of infection, farmers often used to treat these animals with antibiotics. However, this practice negatively impacts gut health in poultry and greatly contributes to antimicrobial resistance, leading to antibiotic use being phased out.2,3 Yet the need to control Salmonella to prevent foodborne illness remains a challenge.One potential alternative…
In this episode of Clean Beauty School, I chat with dermatologist Shasa Hu, M.D. to unpacking the science, psychology, and ethics behind aesthetic medicine.
An upcoming conference for health professionals is under fire for accepting sponsorship by formula milk companies.Clinicians and nutritionists have criticised the Infant Allergy and Paediatrics Conference for taking money from industry and say it is against World Health Organization guidance.The conference, to be held for the first time in London on 18 November, is being sponsored by two formula milk companies, Kendamil and Nutricia.1The conference is held in association with the Journal of Family and Child Health and promoted to midwives, health visitors, nurses, dietitians, paediatricians, and specialist clinicians.It is being organised by the Mark Allen Group which publishes several…
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