Binge Eating Disorder: Treatment Options
Everyone overindulges in food from time to time, but people with binge eating disorder regularly overeat large amounts of food quickly with no control over what or how much they eat. These binge eating episodes happen at least once a week for at least three months. There is no cure for binge eating disorder, and […]
The One Thing You Should Do Before Eating Canned Beans
Canned beans are a pantry staple across the U.S., and it’s easy to see why—they’re an affordable, convenient way to add more nutrients to your diet. But before you add beans to your next recipe, experts say taking a bit of extra time to rinse them is crucial. There are a number of culinary reasons […]
Eating More Omega-3 and Omega-6 Fatty Acids May Reduce Risk of 14 Different Cancers
Consuming both omega-3 and omega-6 fats—acids often found in plant-based foods and oily fish—may affect cancer risk, according to an October study published in the International Journal of Cancer. The study found that the more omega-3 and omega-6 fats circulating in study participants’ blood, the lower their overall likelihood of developing cancer. The association held […]
Crocodiles baited with ‘nausea-inducing chemical’ to prevent them from eating toxic, invasive toad
Critically endangered crocodiles hatch at Fort Worth Zoo The Fort Worth Zoo celebrated its first-ever repeated gharial breeding success with the emergence of two hatchlings this summer. The Texas zoo is the only institution in North America to have produced multiple offspring of this species. Researchers in Australia concerned about the sharp decline of freshwater […]