Research has suggested that certain foods, especially refined carbohydrates like sugar and flour, act much like narcotics and other addictive substances in the brain, making it very difficult for some people to modulate their intake of these foods.
Low-fat dairy is a good option for parents who want to reduce their children’s saturated fat intakes, but it will not help children lose weight or fat, according to a new study from University of South Australia (Am J Clin Nutr. 2011 May;93(5):1117-27).
Consumers are increasingly aware of the relationship between diet and health, and are the driving force behind the development of new health food and supplement products.
Scientists have long searched for a method to turn bad fat into good fat and help burn excess calories. Now, researchers at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore may have found a way to do just that.
Australian researchers in a new study found that kids who use low-fat choices in place of regular dairy products consume less saturated fat but do not seem to lose weight.
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