Tag: Diet

  • Flavonoids Keep Your Brain Young

    Flavonoids Keep Your Brain Young

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    Scott Anderson
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    The gut-brain connection is a story that just keeps giving. The idea that gut microbes could affect your mood and cognition is startling and potentially very useful. The microbes that improve your mood are called psychobiotics. Microbes eat prebiotics, which include complex sugars like fiber. Recent studies show that substances called flavonoids are also prebiotic, and seem to…

  • Can You Eat Yourself Happy?

    Can You Eat Yourself Happy?

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    Scott Anderson
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    Introducing a new food pyramid for a better mood. “Health food may be good for the conscience but Oreos taste a hell of a lot better.” —Robert Redford Can food make you happy? (Excuse me while I lick the Cheeto-dust off my fingers.) Of course, it can, especially in the short term. Have you ever rolled your eyes…

  • The Shocking Source of Your Cravings

    The Shocking Source of Your Cravings

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    Scott Anderson
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    Your gut microbiota brazenly gives you cravings to get what it wants. “If you’re not constantly craving breakfast every second of every day, you’re not a real American.” –Rob Riggle I have carefully honed my taste buds for years to appreciate the finer things in life like doughnuts and Cheetos. OK, I don’t actually remember choosing…