Can Chili Peppers Help You Lose Weight?
August 8, 2016 Science Diet
Chili peppers are well known for their pungent taste. Not only do they cause a burning sensation in your mouth, they may also help you burn calories. Here is …
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Interesterified Fat: Is it a Healthy Replacement for Trans Fats?
August 6, 2016 Science Diet
Most people with a basic knowledge of nutrition have heard about trans fat. For decades, trans fat has been added to processed food products to replace saturated fat, decrease …
Acetate Has a Potential Role in Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome
August 2, 2016 Science Diet
Certain gut bacteria are more common in obese people and those with metabolic syndrome. Although the health relevance of this is not completely understood, many scientists believe that an …
Chlorophyll Benefits (The Plant That Improves Digestion and Weight Control)
August 1, 2016 Science Diet
Most people have definitely heard about chlorophyll and also know how crucial it is for plants. Science class teaches the essential role that chlorophyll plays in absorption of light …
Succinate Explains Why Prebiotic Fiber Improves Blood Sugar Levels
July 27, 2016 Science Diet
Eating plenty of fiber is associated with multiple health benefits. This is largely because fiber is resistant to human digestive enzymes and passes undigested down into the colon. In …
Short-Term Antibiotic Treatment Has No Major Effects on Metabolism
July 21, 2016 Science Diet
Some scientists believe that an imbalance in gut microbiota — the bacteria that live in the gut — may contribute to obesity and metabolic disease. However, human evidence is …
