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Ultra-processed foods are defined according to the extent and purpose of industrial processing required to make the food. This processing includes chemical modification to foods, use of cosmetic additives and fractioning of whole foods to be combined with other ingredients. The ingredients list often looks like a science experiment and includes substances such as emulsifiers […]
Supplements for Weight Loss by Claire Allen, RD Weight loss supplements continue to gain popularity in North America to help treat obesity. Launches of new products tripled in 2021 compared to the year prior. But, do these supplements really work, and is there science to support the claims? Below are a few popular weight […]
Mediterranean Diet Helps Beat Depression by Claire Allen, RD Depression is a common mental health condition that affects millions of individuals every year. A recent study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition has found that young men with a poor diet saw significant improvements in their symptoms of depression after switching to […]
The Anti-Oxidant Benefits of Cocoa by Claire Allen, RD Preliminary results are in for the first large-scale trial to test the long-term effects of cocoa flavanol supplements, suggesting that supplementation may assist in the prevention of cardiovascular disease. The COSMOS (Cocoa Supplement and Multivitamin Outcomes Study) trial is the largest randomized double-blinded, placebo controlled […]
