(Photo by Polina Tankilevitch via Pexels) By Talker By Sharin Hussain via SWNS A junk food diet combined with eating sugar-free snacks can lead to an upset stomach, a new study claims. The artificial sweetener sorbitol, a sugar alcohol used in sweets and chewing gum is difficult to digest due to changes in the gut microbiome caused by high-fat foods and antibiotics. First author of the study Dr. Jee-Yon Lee, of University of California Davis said: “Our research suggests that […]

Snacks often get a bad reputation, but you can snack on the right foods and include them in a heart-healthy diet. Making heart-healthy snack choices can add more nutrition to your diet and keep you energized and full between meals.  Rather than reaching for snacks that contain lots of saturated fats, sugar, and salt, consider snacking on whole foods. This includes fruits and vegetables, nuts, seeds, and whole grains. These healthy snack options can add fiber, antioxidants, minerals, and vitamins […]

We earn a commission for products purchased through some links in this article. getty 1 Roasted chickpeas getty ‘The nice thing about roasted chickpeas is you can create many different flavour profiles (sweet, savoury, spicy, plain) and eat them on their own or add them into a snack or trail mix,’ says Dewsnap. 2 Whole-wheat pretzels with dip Line Klein//Getty Images Pretzels are pretty versatile in terms of what you can pair them with. Dewsnap likes a whole-grain or whole-wheat […]

Summary: Consuming fatty foods during stressful times can hinder the body’s recovery from stress effects. Researchers found that high-fat meals, like butter croissants, consumed before a stressful event, reduced vascular function and brain oxygenation, and negatively affected mood. The study demonstrated a 1.74% decrease in vascular function and a 39% reduction in oxygenated haemoglobin in the brain’s pre-frontal cortex following high-fat consumption during stress. Conversely, low-fat meals showed less impact on stress recovery, and foods rich in polyphenols like fruits […]

In a perfect world, we wouldn’t eat right before bed. “This is inherently problematic,” explains Dr. Felicia Stoler, registered dietitian, nutritionist and exercise physiologist. “Late-night foods should not spend too much time in the stomach [because they can] potentially cause reflux.” If you absolutely *need* a snack, Stoler recommends having something balanced with protein, carbs and not too much fat to hold you over through the night. “Yogurt, milk (plain or flavored), cottage cheese and nut butters are examples of […]

Food trends are constantly popping up online and social media, but some innovative ideas have more staying power than others, especially when born from culinary, sustainable-driven minds. Celebrity chef George Duran joined “Good Morning America” on Thursday to break down a few top food trends that are creating a larger impact on the industry and food system. Companies are finding ways to take imperfect ingredients that consumers don’t want and using them to make other tasty foods and snacks. “Upcycling […]

There’s only one month to go now, until lots of us get around lots of tables to share lots of food. My plan this Christmas is to make up for how little travel has been possible with a feast of flavours from around the globe: Italian parmesan, Japanese sake, African cassava, Greek feta, Middle Eastern date syrup, French brie and a Creole turkey, all bringing into question the whole notion of there being just one “traditional” way of doing things. […]