Nutrition influences metabolism through circadian rhythms, UCI study finds

A high-fat diet affects the molecular mechanism controlling the internal body clock that regulates metabolic functions in the liver, UC Irvine scientists have found. Disruption of these circadian rhythms may contribute to metabolic distress ailments, such as diabetes, obesity and high blood pressure.There’s good news, though.

Small rewards encourage children to eat fruit and veg

The good news: Research suggests that a new federal rule has prompted the nation’s schools to serve an extra $5.4 million worth of fruits and vegetables each day.The bad news: The nation’s children throw about $3.8 million of that in the garbage each day.

Glycemic Index Varies From One Type Of Rice To Another With Most Varieties Scoring A Low To Medium GI

This finding is good news because it not only means rice can be part of a healthy diet for the average consumer, it also means people with diabetes, or at risk of diabetes, can select the right rice to help maintain a healthy, low GI diet…

For Allergy And Asthma Sufferers, A Change In Diet Can Be A Key To Comfort

Spring is here, and with the warmer weather comes discomfort for many allergy and asthma sufferers. But Fred Pescatore, M.D., the acclaimed author of The Allergy & Asthma Cure as well as the bestselling The Hamptons Diet, has some good news: It doesn’t have to be that way…

The Foul Odor Of ‘Chitlins’ Can Be Removed By Cilantro Ingredient

With chitlins about to make their annual appearance on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day menus, scientists have good news for millions of people who love that delicacy of down-home southern cooking, but hate the smell…