Holiday Sweets — and Carbs — No Treat For Your Teeth

Holiday Sweets — and Carbs — No Treat For Your Teeth

Dec. 15, 2021 — It’s no surprise that many people believe the holidays are meant for us to put aside our dietary senses and indulge in all the yummy foods that we’d avoid on a normal day. While many of these festive treats may cause serious problems for our teeth, others are packed with nutrients … Read more

Gluten Not a ‘Brain Fog’ Trigger in Women Without Celiac Disease

Gluten Not a ‘Brain Fog’ Trigger in Women Without Celiac Disease

By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, May 21, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Going gluten-free is a trend that touts benefits for the mind and body, but a new study finds no evidence that gluten is bad for your brain. Among nearly 13,500 middle-aged women, researchers found no connection between eating wheat, barley or rye (the … Read more

Humans Started Loving Carbs a Very Long Time Ago

Humans Started Loving Carbs a Very Long Time Ago

By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, May 12, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Not only have humans and their ancient ancestors been eating carbs for longer than was realized, but a new study finds these starchy foods may actually have played a part in the growth of the human brain. A new study researching the … Read more

Is Your Bread Really ‘Whole Grain’? Maybe Not

Is Your Bread Really ‘Whole Grain’? Maybe Not

MONDAY, Aug. 10, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Folks who want to eat healthy by choosing whole grain foods aren’t helped by product labels that can confuse and mislead consumers, a new study shows. Almost half were unable to identify the healthier whole grain option when asked to rely on food package labels, researchers discovered. … Read more