Month: April 2019

Time-restricted eating shows benefits for blood glucose

By restricting the time period during which they could eat, researchers have seen promising results for controlling blood glucose levels in men at risk of type 2 diabetes. In a small study, researchers assessed the effects of time-restricted eating (TRE) in 15 men for one week. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David […]

Published on April 24, 2019

The neurobiology of noshing: Why is it so easy to overeat calorie-rich tasty foods?

When you eat something super tasty, ever wonder why you really don’t want to stop even though you know you’ve eaten enough? Scientists may have found the reason. In lab experiments, They have discovered a specific network of cellular communication emanating from the emotion-processing region of the brain, motivating mice to keep eating tasty food […]

Published on April 24, 2019

Could a popular food ingredient raise the risk for diabetes and obesity?

Consumption of propionate, a food ingredient that’s widely used in baked goods, animal feeds, and artificial flavorings, appears to increase levels of several hormones that are associated with risk of obesity and diabetes, according to new research. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute […]

Published on April 24, 2019