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'Is Kefir Healthier than Yogurt?

Yogurt is healthy but there is another fermented drink that might outshine yogurt's well-known health benefits. Kefir offers more probiotics plus benefecial yeast and could give a longer-lasting effect in gut health.

By Mark Jason Alcala

'Potatoes Might Help You Lose Weight, Says Study

Potatoes may be able to help you lose weight, despite being a major source of carbohydrates.
'Eat Prebiotic-Rich and Fermented Foods For a Healthier Gut

Good bacteria is beneficial to one's overall health. However, a scientist speculates that not enough good bacteria might reach the gut via eating fermented foods. Thankfully, another expert weigh in and offers a solution to this gut problem.
'Study Finds Link Between Binge-Eating and Sleep Deprivation

We thought that it was our lack of sleep that caused us to binge-eating. Sleep Journal explained a new link that proves it's the other way round.
'What Americans Think of Their Tap Water Cleanlines

Gallup conducted an annual survey, calling respondents via telephone and taking answers from 1,019 adults aged 18 and above who have been living in the United States.
'Food Poisoning Could Lead to Suicidal Tendencies

Scientists finally confirmed that T. gondii could cause behavioral changes such as self-directed aggression and other psychiatric disorders including suicidal tendencies.
'Study: Paleo Diets May Contribute to a Healthy Heart and Weight Management

According to a study, a Paleolithic diet may help women achieve good circulatory health and help with weight management.
'Eating Legumes Helps Keep You From Getting Fat

Eating beans can speed weight loss and boost your health.
'A Malnourished Boy’s Picture Shows the World the Realities of War

A five-month old Yemeni boy's pic shocks the world and finally exposes the realities of the plight of Yemenis affected by the Saudi-led airstrikes. The boy died two days after the picture was taken due to extreme malnutrition, attributed to the naval blockade and the destruction of the nation's infrastructures, disrupting food supply.
'Obesity Update 2016: 641 Million People Worldwide are Now Obese

A new study says that obese population worldwide rose to 641 million in 2014, a sharp rise from the 105 million obese people reported 40 years ago.
'Is Being a ‘Picky Eater’ a Sign of a Disorder?

The habit of not being able to eat certain foods is a common 'preference issue' in our culture. But when the refusal to eat happens over and over, perhaps it's time to get worried.
'Eating Pulses Can Lower Cholesterol Plus Reduce and Keep Weight Off, Says Study

A recent study points to pulses being a possible solution to long term weight management. And it shows that pulses can lower bad cholesterol as well.
'Which is Safer: Rare or Medium Rare?

We thought tipping was the most questioned issue in restaurants, until we found medium-rare meat. Based on the USDA and culinary professionals, here's a guideline to cooking your steak!
'Study Associates Food Poisoning to Augmented Suicidal Behavior

For long scientists have been working to find out the reasons that prompt an individual to end his/ her life. Now, findings of a recent study reveal that food poisoning is one of the causes behind increased suicidal behaviors. The study has established a correlation between food-borne parasites and mental or emotional problems endured by some people.
'Europol Seizes 10,000 Tons of Illicit Food and Drink

Counterfeit goods that include monkey meat, dead insects and sugar laced with fertilizer are among the illicit food and drink items seized by Interpol, Europol and multinational enforcement agencies. It is said to be the biggest global crackdown to date with more than 10,000 of these potentially dangerous goods confiscated.