Food News Research and Studies - Study Finds https://studyfinds.org/category/food/ Science, Wellness, And Consumer Research In A Nutshell Thu, 08 May 2025 18:48:58 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8 https://studyfinds.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/favicon-1-150x150.png Food News Research and Studies - Study Finds https://studyfinds.org/category/food/ 32 32 178417069 10 Foods For Healthy Hair: Eat These To Ensure A Magnificent Mane Into Old Age https://studyfinds.org/10-foods-for-healthy-hair/ https://studyfinds.org/10-foods-for-healthy-hair/#respond Thu, 08 May 2025 18:48:54 +0000 https://studyfinds.org/?p=141178

Here's a look at some of the best foods you can add to your diet to keep your hair strong and healthy no matter your age.

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Walnuts With Breakfast Make Your Brain Work Better – But There’s A Surprising Catch https://studyfinds.org/walnuts-breakfast-brain-boost/ https://studyfinds.org/walnuts-breakfast-brain-boost/#comments Wed, 07 May 2025 21:48:27 +0000 https://studyfinds.org/?p=141937

Grabbing a handful of walnuts with breakfast might sharpen your thinking, research shows, but don't expect an immediate memory boost.

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These Common Foods Could Help You Stay Mentally and Physically Fit After 60 https://studyfinds.org/flavonoids-foods-mentally-physically-fit-after-60/ https://studyfinds.org/flavonoids-foods-mentally-physically-fit-after-60/#respond Tue, 06 May 2025 18:00:28 +0000 https://studyfinds.org/?p=141902

An apple a day actually might help keep the doctor away as you age. A massive new international study spanning over two decades reveals that regularly consuming flavonoid-rich foods like apples, blueberries, and tea could significantly reduce your chances of experiencing the physical and mental decline often associated with aging.

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Kitchen Physics: Why Your Cacio e Pepe Keeps Failing https://studyfinds.org/kitchen-physics-why-your-cacio-e-pepe-keeps-failing/ https://studyfinds.org/kitchen-physics-why-your-cacio-e-pepe-keeps-failing/#respond Tue, 29 Apr 2025 19:10:24 +0000 https://studyfinds.org/?p=141767

If you've ever tried making Cacio e Pepe at home, you know the heartbreak. One minute you're expecting a smooth, velvety sauce, and the next you're staring at a stringy, clumpy mess that resembles failed mozzarella more than a restaurant-worthy dish.

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Scientists Create 3D-Printed Calamari With More Protein Than Real Squid https://studyfinds.org/3d-printed-calamari-protein/ https://studyfinds.org/3d-printed-calamari-protein/#comments Mon, 28 Apr 2025 14:29:03 +0000 https://studyfinds.org/?p=141702

Your next fried calamari appetizer might come from a printer, not the ocean. Scientists from the National University of Singapore have successfully 3D printed plant-based calamari rings that closely mimic both the texture and protein content of real squid.

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Barley Is In Trouble. Can Rice Save The Beer Industry? https://studyfinds.org/barley-trouble-can-rice-save-beer-industry/ https://studyfinds.org/barley-trouble-can-rice-save-beer-industry/#respond Fri, 25 Apr 2025 20:41:40 +0000 https://studyfinds.org/?p=141708

Beer prices might soon rise as climate change threatens barley crops, but an unexpected savior is emerging from rice paddies.

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Why Suburban Living Raises Risk Of Red Meat Allergy https://studyfinds.org/why-suburban-living-raises-risk-of-red-meat-allergy-ags/ https://studyfinds.org/why-suburban-living-raises-risk-of-red-meat-allergy-ags/#comments Thu, 24 Apr 2025 18:00:59 +0000 https://studyfinds.org/?p=141676

Suffering from a painful reaction after eating a hamburger might be more than just bad luck – where you live could be putting you at risk.

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‘Bro-Science’ Overturned: Plant-Based Diets Build Muscle Just as Well as Animal Proteins https://studyfinds.org/plant-based-diets-build-muscle-as-well-as-meat-based-protein/ https://studyfinds.org/plant-based-diets-build-muscle-as-well-as-meat-based-protein/#comments Mon, 21 Apr 2025 16:54:52 +0000 https://studyfinds.org/?p=141578

Forget what you've heard at the gym about needing chicken breasts and steaks to build muscle. Science just delivered a win for plant-based eaters everywhere.

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For Longer Life, Study Says Eat More Meat in Childhood — But Go Green in Golden Years https://studyfinds.org/for-longer-life-eat-meat-childhood-plant-based-older/ https://studyfinds.org/for-longer-life-eat-meat-childhood-plant-based-older/#respond Thu, 17 Apr 2025 19:22:35 +0000 https://studyfinds.org/?p=141530

A new study reveals that young children survive better with more animal protein in their diet, while adults over 60 tend to live longer when consuming more plant-based proteins.

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Sauerkraut Helps Shield Your Gut From Harmful Inflammation https://studyfinds.org/fermented-foods-sauerkraut-gut-inflammation/ https://studyfinds.org/fermented-foods-sauerkraut-gut-inflammation/#respond Tue, 15 Apr 2025 17:30:28 +0000 https://studyfinds.org/?p=141463

Those jars of sauerkraut in your refrigerator might be doing more than adding tangy flavor to your sandwiches and hot dogs. A new study from the University of California, Davis reveals that fermented cabbage contains compounds that could help protect your intestinal lining from inflammation damage.

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Seniors Who Consume Protein Three Times a Day Are Stronger https://studyfinds.org/protein-seniors-muscle-mass-strength/ https://studyfinds.org/protein-seniors-muscle-mass-strength/#comments Tue, 15 Apr 2025 14:17:23 +0000 https://forty1pushups.wpengine.com/?p=6841

That morning yogurt might be more important than you think. Researchers have found that spreading your protein intake across breakfast, lunch, and dinner could help maintain muscle strength as you grow older.

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For a Healthy Liver, Include These 10 Things in Your Diet https://studyfinds.org/10-ways-your-diet-ensures-healthy-liver/ Mon, 14 Apr 2025 16:24:49 +0000 https://studyfinds.org/?p=141400

Rather than ask “What does the liver do,” you might ask "What doesn’t the liver do?" That’s how active the liver is, with its hundreds of vital functions that have essential impacts on all organs and their functions.

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Moldy Berries No More? Scientists Create Coating That Keeps Fruit Fresh Longer https://studyfinds.org/strawberries-natural-edible-coating/ https://studyfinds.org/strawberries-natural-edible-coating/#respond Fri, 11 Apr 2025 15:53:44 +0000 https://studyfinds.org/?p=141370

Anyone who's experienced the disappointment of finding moldy strawberries in their refrigerator just days after purchase will appreciate this innovation.

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Plant-Based Hate: Why Do So Many People Loathe Meatless Dieters? https://studyfinds.org/plant-based-hate-meatless-diet-stereotypes/ https://studyfinds.org/plant-based-hate-meatless-diet-stereotypes/#respond Thu, 10 Apr 2025 15:36:52 +0000 https://studyfinds.org/?p=141356

esearchers found that people who choose plant-based proteins over traditional meat are seen as both admirable and contemptible—respected for their environmental and health consciousness but also frequently met with negative emotions including fear, anger, and social exclusion.

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Arsenic Levels Much Higher in Brown Rice Than White Rice, Study Confirms https://studyfinds.org/arsenic-levels-much-higher-in-brown-rice-than-white-rice-study-confirms/ https://studyfinds.org/arsenic-levels-much-higher-in-brown-rice-than-white-rice-study-confirms/#comments Wed, 09 Apr 2025 19:39:02 +0000 https://studyfinds.org/?p=141331

The very part of brown rice that makes it nutritionally superior—the bran—also concentrates dangerous inorganic arsenic, a known carcinogen.

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Pour-Over Coffee Perfection: Study Shows Secret to Getting More Bang From Your Beans https://studyfinds.org/pour-over-coffee-perfect-cup/ https://studyfinds.org/pour-over-coffee-perfect-cup/#comments Wed, 09 Apr 2025 13:53:44 +0000 https://studyfinds.org/?p=141310

Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania have found that simply changing how high you hold your kettle can dramatically improve your pour-over coffee's strength—without using more precious beans.

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AI Food Flaw: ChatGPT Gives Top Marks to Revolting Brownie Recipes https://studyfinds.org/chatgpt-brownie-taste-test/ https://studyfinds.org/chatgpt-brownie-taste-test/#respond Sat, 05 Apr 2025 14:08:49 +0000 https://studyfinds.org/?p=141245

In what might be the most deliciously revealing AI experiment to date, a food scientist at the University of Illinois enlisted ChatGPT to evaluate chocolate brownies, with results that should reassure human sensory panels everywhere.

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Improve Your Eye Health By Eating These Foods https://studyfinds.org/improve-your-eye-health-by-eating-these-foods/ https://studyfinds.org/improve-your-eye-health-by-eating-these-foods/#respond Fri, 04 Apr 2025 15:00:00 +0000 https://studyfinds.org/?p=141193

We don't often think about how what we eat can improve our eye health, but it turns out it's not that different from a heart-healthy diet. That means a low-fat diet with lots of fruits and vegetables, lean meats, seafood, and plenty of water.

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Here’s What Happened After Healthy Eaters Switched to a Western Diet for 2 Weeks https://studyfinds.org/western-diet-inflammation-two-weeks/ https://studyfinds.org/western-diet-inflammation-two-weeks/#respond Thu, 03 Apr 2025 21:28:53 +0000 https://studyfinds.org/?p=141205

Two weeks of burgers and fries might do more damage than you think.

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The Fat Connection: Omega-6 and Triple-Negative Breast Cancer https://studyfinds.org/omega-6-triple-negative-breast-cancer/ https://studyfinds.org/omega-6-triple-negative-breast-cancer/#comments Tue, 01 Apr 2025 19:16:58 +0000 https://studyfinds.org/?p=141156

Research from Weill Cornell Medicine has identified a molecular pathway linking omega-6 linoleic acid—a common dietary fat in Western diets—to the growth of triple-negative breast cancer.

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Protein Is Being Added To Yogurt, Bread and Even Coffee – But Is It Really Good For Our Health? https://studyfinds.org/is-protein-added-good-for-health/ https://studyfinds.org/is-protein-added-good-for-health/#comments Tue, 01 Apr 2025 14:35:21 +0000 https://studyfinds.org/?p=141143

Protein intake dominates fitness advice. Whether you want to build muscle, improve your fitness or watch your weight, the common advice handed out by everyone from fitness influencers to doctors is that we need more protein.

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10 Fantastic Foods for Optimal Joint Health https://studyfinds.org/10-fantastic-foods-for-optimal-joint-health/ https://studyfinds.org/10-fantastic-foods-for-optimal-joint-health/#respond Mon, 31 Mar 2025 21:41:36 +0000 https://studyfinds.org/?p=141108

How often do you think about your joints and their health? And are you aware that what you eat can influence their condition?

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This Artificial Sweetener May Trick Your Brain Into Feeling Hungrier https://studyfinds.org/artificial-sweetener-sucralose-tricks-brain-into-feeling-hungrier/ https://studyfinds.org/artificial-sweetener-sucralose-tricks-brain-into-feeling-hungrier/#respond Thu, 27 Mar 2025 14:46:16 +0000 https://studyfinds.org/?p=141049

Most of us reach for diet sodas and sugar-free treats with the best intentions – to satisfy our cravings without the caloric consequences. But what if artificial sweeteners --the very products designed to help us manage our weight -- are actually sending confusing signals to our brains?

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‘Molecular Addiction’: How Drinking Soda Rewires Your Body https://studyfinds.org/molecular-addiction-how-drinking-soda-rewires-your-body/ https://studyfinds.org/molecular-addiction-how-drinking-soda-rewires-your-body/#respond Tue, 25 Mar 2025 19:53:15 +0000 https://studyfinds.org/?p=141019

A new discovery about soda and other sugar-sweetened beverages reveals a troubling truth that goes beyond simple calorie counting.

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Could Salty Foods Be Fueling Depression Rates? https://studyfinds.org/salty-food-depression-sodium/ https://studyfinds.org/salty-food-depression-sodium/#comments Tue, 25 Mar 2025 15:52:20 +0000 https://studyfinds.org/?p=141011

Too much salt has long been blamed for heart problems, but new research suggests it might harm our minds too.

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Fat and the First Responders: How Poor Diet Cripples Infection-Fighting Cells https://studyfinds.org/how-poor-diet-high-fat-cripples-infection-fighting-cells/ https://studyfinds.org/how-poor-diet-high-fat-cripples-infection-fighting-cells/#respond Fri, 21 Mar 2025 22:03:54 +0000 https://studyfinds.org/?p=140949

According to new findings from University of Michigan scientists, eating too much fat could seriously hobble your immune system's first line of defense against invaders.

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For Flexitarians, This Hybrid Cheese Breakthrough Mimics the Real Thing https://studyfinds.org/hybrid-cheese-mimics-the-real-thing/ https://studyfinds.org/hybrid-cheese-mimics-the-real-thing/#respond Thu, 20 Mar 2025 18:55:01 +0000 https://studyfinds.org/?p=140896

What if your favorite cheese could be better for the environment without losing its taste and texture?

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This simple tasty snack swap can protect you from heart disease https://studyfinds.org/snack-swap-reduce-heart-disease-risk/ https://studyfinds.org/snack-swap-reduce-heart-disease-risk/#respond Tue, 18 Mar 2025 16:55:34 +0000 https://studyfinds.org/?p=140839

Looking for a simple way to boost your heart health? Try reaching for pecans instead of chips or cookies for your afternoon snack.

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Raw Milk and Bird Flu: Survey Shows Many Americans Still in the Dark About Health Risks https://studyfinds.org/raw-milk-bird-flu-survey/ https://studyfinds.org/raw-milk-bird-flu-survey/#respond Mon, 17 Mar 2025 19:07:45 +0000 https://studyfinds.org/?p=140811

Despite recent bird flu detections in raw milk samples, many Americans remain confused or misinformed about the potential dangers.

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How aloe vera may help make lab-grown meat more like the real thing https://studyfinds.org/aloe-vera-lab-grown-meat/ https://studyfinds.org/aloe-vera-lab-grown-meat/#respond Mon, 17 Mar 2025 15:28:04 +0000 https://studyfinds.org/?p=140795

While you've been slathering Aloe vera gel on sunburns, researchers in Israel have been using the plant's leftover parts for something completely different: growing cow fat cells in a lab.

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Omega-3s fuel kindness? Children who eat fish regularly are friendlier https://studyfinds.org/children-eating-fish-kinder-more-cooperative/ https://studyfinds.org/children-eating-fish-kinder-more-cooperative/#respond Wed, 12 Mar 2025 20:18:46 +0000 https://studyfinds.org/?p=140703

A study published in the European Journal of Nutrition found that children who eat seafood regularly show better prosocial behavior—meaning they're more likely to help others, share things, and show consideration.

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Are you getting enough flavonoids in your diet? You should be — here’s why https://studyfinds.org/are-you-getting-enough-flavonoids-in-your-diet/ https://studyfinds.org/are-you-getting-enough-flavonoids-in-your-diet/#respond Sat, 08 Mar 2025 15:50:04 +0000 https://studyfinds.org/?p=139312

We’ve been seeing so-called "superveggies” in the news (most recently onions and broccoli) that help to lower the risk of heart disease and some cancers. What do these vegetables have in common? Flavonoids.

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Parents spend 67 hours a year negotiating with their kids https://studyfinds.org/parents-spend-67-hours-negotiating-with-kids/ https://studyfinds.org/parents-spend-67-hours-negotiating-with-kids/#respond Fri, 07 Mar 2025 19:04:04 +0000 https://studyfinds.org/?p=140593

When a child pushes away their plate of vegetables with a grimace, most parents don't see a simple act of defiance. They see the beginning of another carefully orchestrated negotiation—one of approximately 260 such parental bargaining sessions that will unfold in their household this year alone.

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Butter for baking shows no major heart risks, but smearing it on bread is a different story https://studyfinds.org/butter-plant-oils-death-risk-harvard-study/ https://studyfinds.org/butter-plant-oils-death-risk-harvard-study/#comments Thu, 06 Mar 2025 23:34:29 +0000 https://studyfinds.org/?p=140579

Butter enthusiasts face a 15% higher risk of early death compared to those who used it sparingly, according to a study out of Harvard.

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12 medical myths debunked: Coffee, eggs, knuckles, knees and more https://studyfinds.org/12-medical-myths-debunked/ https://studyfinds.org/12-medical-myths-debunked/#comments Wed, 05 Mar 2025 13:57:24 +0000 https://studyfinds.org/?p=140111

There's no shortage of erroneous beliefs in the fields of wellness, medicine, and health. Here are 12 supposed medical "facts." Some, however, are nothing more than fiction, leftovers from a time before there was plenty of rigorous research to sort out the truth.

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Popular low-carb diets can damage gut health and increase cancer risk https://studyfinds.org/popular-low-carb-diets-can-damage-gut-health-and-increase-cancer-risk/ https://studyfinds.org/popular-low-carb-diets-can-damage-gut-health-and-increase-cancer-risk/#comments Tue, 04 Mar 2025 19:18:35 +0000 https://studyfinds.org/?p=140502

If you've been thinking about switching to a low-carb diet, you might want to reconsider. Recent research has uncovered a concerning link between low-fiber diets, certain gut bacteria, and colorectal cancer.

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Forget sugar: These surprising foods could cause cavities https://studyfinds.org/carbs-cavities-cornelly-study-starchy-foods/ https://studyfinds.org/carbs-cavities-cornelly-study-starchy-foods/#respond Thu, 27 Feb 2025 15:08:00 +0000 https://studyfinds.org/?p=140374

Brushing your teeth after eating starchy foods might be more important for some people than others, according to new research from Cornell University.

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How grapes could help preserve muscle health as you age https://studyfinds.org/grapes-muscle-strength/ https://studyfinds.org/grapes-muscle-strength/#comments Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:27:49 +0000 https://studyfinds.org/?p=140190

Could adding grapes to your daily diet help maintain muscle strength as you age? A new mouse model study suggests these antioxidant-rich fruits might help reshape muscle composition, particularly in women, as they enter their later years.

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Eating yogurt may offer protection against hard-to-detect colon cancer https://studyfinds.org/eating-yogurt-colon-cancer/ https://studyfinds.org/eating-yogurt-colon-cancer/#respond Fri, 14 Feb 2025 21:53:33 +0000 https://studyfinds.org/?p=140028

For years, experts have praised yogurt's potential benefits for digestive health, but that's not the only punch it packs.

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Babies remember (and prefer) smells, flavors from mom’s meals during pregnancy https://studyfinds.org/babies-remember-what-mom-ate-picky-eating/ https://studyfinds.org/babies-remember-what-mom-ate-picky-eating/#respond Fri, 14 Feb 2025 13:47:50 +0000 https://studyfinds.org/?p=139989

Parents everywhere struggle with getting their children to eat veggies, especially bitter greens like kale and broccoli. A study from Durham University suggests that this challenge might be addressed long before a child takes their first bite of solid food.

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The brain really is wired to crave dessert, even when you’re feeling disgustingly full https://studyfinds.org/brain-wired-for-dessert-even-when-full/ https://studyfinds.org/brain-wired-for-dessert-even-when-full/#respond Thu, 13 Feb 2025 23:16:42 +0000 https://studyfinds.org/?p=140011

Ever wonder why there's always room for dessert, even after a filling meal? Scientists have discovered that the same brain cells that tell us we're full are also responsible for making us crave sugary treats.

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Why are lemons so sour? Scientists uncover the genetic secret https://studyfinds.org/why-are-lemons-sour/ https://studyfinds.org/why-are-lemons-sour/#respond Wed, 12 Feb 2025 22:47:56 +0000 https://studyfinds.org/?p=139966

Scientists have long wondered why lemons pack such a powerful sour punch compared to their citrus cousins. Now, a study from Chinese researchers has mapped the genetic machinery behind lemons' trademark acidity.

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Why the price of your favorite chocolate will continue to rise https://studyfinds.org/price-of-chocolate-rising/ https://studyfinds.org/price-of-chocolate-rising/#respond Mon, 10 Feb 2025 17:26:50 +0000 https://studyfinds.org/?p=139894

Valentine’s Day often conjures images of chocolates and romance. But the crop behind this indulgence faces an existential threat.

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Study reveals how to cook the ‘perfect’ boiled egg https://studyfinds.org/study-reveals-how-to-cook-the-perfect-boiled-egg/ https://studyfinds.org/study-reveals-how-to-cook-the-perfect-boiled-egg/#respond Fri, 07 Feb 2025 15:35:29 +0000 https://studyfinds.org/?p=139841

Boiling an egg seems like it should be simple. Yet anyone who's cut into a supposedly "perfectly" boiled egg knows the disappointment: either a rubbery white with a chalky yolk, or a decent yolk surrounded by raw, runny whites.

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The surprising dark side to trendy juice cleanses https://studyfinds.org/surprising-dark-side-trendy-juice-cleanses/ https://studyfinds.org/surprising-dark-side-trendy-juice-cleanses/#respond Tue, 04 Feb 2025 23:44:22 +0000 https://studyfinds.org/?p=139775

New research suggests these trendy cleanses may have unexpected effects on the trillions of beneficial bacteria living in our mouths and guts.

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Nutrient that makes tomatoes red might rewire depressed brains https://studyfinds.org/lycopene-tomatoes-depressed-brains/ https://studyfinds.org/lycopene-tomatoes-depressed-brains/#respond Mon, 03 Feb 2025 16:37:03 +0000 https://studyfinds.org/?p=139714

Scientists at Chongqing Medical University in China have discovered that lycopene, a powerful antioxidant found abundantly in tomatoes, watermelons, and other red fruits, could potentially alleviate depression symptoms by promoting brain cell connectivity.

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The bitter truth: Science reveals why coffee tastes different to everyone https://studyfinds.org/why-coffee-tastes-different-to-everyone/ https://studyfinds.org/why-coffee-tastes-different-to-everyone/#respond Thu, 30 Jan 2025 20:33:02 +0000 https://studyfinds.org/?p=139632

Next time you take a sip of coffee and scrunch your nose at its bitter taste, your DNA might be to blame.

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No, sparkling water likely won’t help you lose weight – despite new finding https://studyfinds.org/no-sparkling-water-likely-wont-help-you-lose-weight-despite-new-finding/ https://studyfinds.org/no-sparkling-water-likely-wont-help-you-lose-weight-despite-new-finding/#respond Tue, 28 Jan 2025 20:08:28 +0000 https://studyfinds.org/?p=139576

For years it has been claimed that sparkling water may aid weight loss by helping you feel fuller – reducing your desire to snack and overeat. Now, a recent hypothesis has suggested that sparkling water may help you lose weight by boosting your body’s blood sugar (glucose) uptake and metabolism.

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This ‘electronic tongue’ can taste spoiled milk before humans can https://studyfinds.org/electronic-tongue-taste-spoiled-milk/ https://studyfinds.org/electronic-tongue-taste-spoiled-milk/#respond Wed, 22 Jan 2025 22:29:08 +0000 https://studyfinds.org/?p=139379

Your smartphone can recognize faces, and your car can detect lane markers; now, researchers have taught machines to taste. A team at Penn State University has developed an "electronic tongue" that combines atom-thin sensors with artificial intelligence to detect food fraud, spoilage, and contamination within minutes.

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America’s favorite pizza by state: Which pies prevail? https://studyfinds.org/americas-favorite-pizza-by-state/ https://studyfinds.org/americas-favorite-pizza-by-state/#respond Wed, 22 Jan 2025 17:16:36 +0000 https://studyfinds.org/?p=139373

How often are Americans eating pizza? Iowa residents lead the pack, averaging five pizza meals per month. Alaska (4.7 times) and North Dakota (4.9 times) aren't far behind.

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