Eat with fat friends to stay thin: Research

Want to stay slim? Avoid eating with skinny friends and go out with fat friends. Researchers have found that eating out with a thin person who eats a lot causes them to eat larger portions than usual. Sitting opposite an obese person at a meal encourages one to eat less than usual. “Our findings indicate … Read more

Here’s why sugar in green tea is a healthy idea

A new study shows that adding ascorbic acid and sugar to green tea helps the body more easily absorb helpful compounds that help fight health problems. Mario Ferruzzi, lead researcher and associate professor of food science and nutrition at Purdue University, asserts that adding ascorbic acid to green tea will increase the absorption capacity of … Read more

DNA code that makes apple flesh red ‘deciphered’

Scientists have deciphered the DNA code that makes apple flesh red, which they claim could lead to a healthier and more colorful fruit. An international team led by the University of Auckland in New Zealand conducted a study that analyzed a gene called anthocyanin that actually controls the production of the red pigment in apple … Read more

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