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06/17/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

An egg a day reduces your risk of cardiovascular disease

Eggs are delicious, cheap, and full of nutrients, but their popularity has taken a hit over the years due to misunderstandings about their cholesterol content. The idea that eggs are bad for those with cholesterol concerns was discounted some time ago, but word has been slow to get out. If you’ve been avoiding eggs because […]

05/15/2018 / By Janine Acero

Try these brain-boosting foods rich in vitamin B12

Among the plethora of vitamins and minerals and other essential nutrients, vitamin B12 is said to be the ultimate brain booster. It is vital for red blood cell formation, nerve function, and DNA synthesis. According to Jaclyn London, the nutrition director at the Good Housekeeping Institute, a deficiency in vitamin B12 is associated with age-related […]

06/23/2017 / By Jhoanna Robinson

Indian government stupidly tells all pregnant women to stop eating eggs, even though they’re loaded with nutrition for developing babies

New guidelines for pregnant women set by the Indian government recently caused a furor in the international medical and health community, with experts saying that India’s own government is advocating for measures that can harm expectant mothers. India released a government booklet titled Mother and Child Care, which spoke against the consumption of protein-rich meats and eggs […]

06/19/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

Researchers find that an egg a day can increase growth in young children

Adults aren’t the only ones who can benefit from eggs: Babies can as well. Researchers from Washington University in St. Louis found that giving a child an egg a day greatly reduces their chances of becoming stunted or underweight. Moreover, babies as young as six months can benefit greatly from consuming an egg daily. For […]

06/16/2017 / By Isabelle Z.

Hampton Creek fires 3 executives for sabotaging company’s mission to provide healthy foods

Three executives at the vegan food startup Hampton Creek were given their walking papers after it was revealed that they had been attempting to stage a coup to take control from the brand’s co-founder and give new investors a greater amount of power over the brand, which could put its focus on healthy food in […]

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