Tag: food

Study suggests lack of sleep makes the brain hungry

Sue January 18, 2012 Comments Off

From the Uppsala University press release via AlphaGalileo: New research from Uppsala University shows that a specific brain region that contributes to a person’s appetite sensation is more activated in… Read more »

Plate size and colour may affect how much one eats

Sue January 18, 2012 Comments Off

From the University of Chicago Press Journals press release via EurekAlert!: Choosing the right size and color of your bowls and plates could help you eat less, according to a… Read more »

Study suggests introducing more colour to meals may help picky children eat better

Sue January 5, 2012 Comments Off

From the Cornell University press release: Parents of picky eaters can encourage their children to eat more nutritionally diverse diets by introducing more color to their meals, according to a… Read more »

Study links nutrient levels in diet to cognitive ability, brain shrinkage

Sue December 30, 2011 Comments Off

From the Oregon State University press release: New research has found that elderly people with higher levels of several vitamins and omega-3 fatty acids in their blood had better performance… Read more »