How Your Stomach Processes Protein and Why It Matters
Scientists have reviewed decades of research on how your stomach breaks down and moves protein through your digestive system. This process, called gastric …
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Gut Bacteria Turn Sesame Seeds Into Healthy Compounds
Scientists discovered a special enzyme in gut bacteria that transforms sesamin, a beneficial compound found in sesame seeds, into even more useful forms your …
Read MoreNew Way to Cook Black-Eyed Peas Keeps More Nutrients
Scientists tested a new cooking method called vacuum-steam pulsed blanching on black-eyed peas before drying them. This method uses special pressure and steam …
Read MoreStore Labels Help People Buy Healthier Foods
Researchers watched what people bought at Canadian supermarkets before and after stores added a special labeling system called Guiding Stars® that shows which …
Read MoreAncient Andean Potato Could Be the Next Superfood
Scientists reviewed 80 studies about oca, a forgotten potato-like vegetable from the Andes mountains. They found that oca is packed with healthy compounds and …
Read MoreJunk Food May Speed Up Aging in Your Skin
Researchers studied how eating ultra-processed foods (like packaged snacks, fast food, and sugary drinks) affects aging in the body. They looked at university …
Read MoreCooking at Home Helps Women Eat Healthier, Less Processed Foods
Researchers studied nearly 12,000 Italian women to understand how often they cook at home and what they eat. They found that women who cook at home almost …
Read MoreNew Capsules Could Deliver Vitamins Better Through Your Digestive System
Scientists created tiny capsules made from gelatin and tea compounds that can safely carry folic acid (a B vitamin) through cooking and digestion. The capsules …
Read MoreHeat-Treated Ginseng May Help Protect Liver From Chemotherapy Damage
Researchers studied how ginseng, especially when heat-treated, might protect the liver from damage caused by a common chemotherapy drug called …
Read MoreVitamins May Protect Milk Protein During Cooking
When milk is heated during food processing, chemical changes can happen that make the protein harder to digest. Scientists tested 14 different vitamins to see …
Read MoreSpecial Cooking Method Makes Brown Rice More Nutritious
Scientists in India studied how a special cooking method called hydrothermal treatment affects the nutrition in four traditional brown rice varieties. They …
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