More than seven in 10 low-income families in a new University of Nebraska-Lincoln study struggled to reach adequate levels of nutrition in their diet, researchers said. When asked to recall their food choices from the previous day, only 28 percent of participating parents and caregivers reported meals with adequate amounts of nutrients like Vitamins A […]
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Protein-Rich Breakfast Reduces Food Cravings And Prevents Later Overeating
A University of Missouri researcher has found that eating a healthy breakfast, especially one high in protein, increases satiety and reduces hunger throughout the day. In addition, using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) the researchers found that eating a protein-rich breakfast reduces the brain signals controlling food motivation and reward-driven eating behavior. Included in this […]
Children Who Eat A Regular Breakfast Have A Reduced Risk Of Lead Poisoning
It is known that fasting increases lead absorption in adults and consequently regular meals and snacks are recommended for children to prevent lead poisoning. New research published in BioMed Central’s open access journal Environmental Health demonstrates that having a regular breakfast is associated with lower blood lead levels in children. Check the end of this […]
Impact Of Breakfast On Daily Energy Intake And Weight Management
Does eating a big breakfast help weight loss or is it better to skip breakfast altogether? Available information is confusing but new research published in BioMed Central’s open access journal Nutrition Journal clears a path through these apparently contradictory reports. Check the end of this report for a link to download the original open access […]
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