Month: April 2019

Low-calorie sweetener derived from lactose gets manufacturing boost from yeast

The quest to satisfy the sweet tooth without adding to the waistline has a new weapon in its arsenal: a strain of yeast that can metabolize lactose, the sugar in dairy products, into tagatose, a natural sweetener with less than half the calories of table sugar. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David […]

Published on April 15, 2019

Simple way to inoculate teens against junk food marketing

A simple and brief intervention can provide lasting protection for adolescents against the harmful effects of food marketing. Researchers find that reframing how students view food-marketing campaigns can spur adolescents, particularly boys, to make healthier daily dietary choices for an extended period of time. The method works in part by tapping into teens’ natural desire […]

Published on April 15, 2019

Time is money, especially when it comes to giving

Would you be more likely to donate to charity if you could report the gift sooner on your taxes? According to a new article, the answer is yes. Researchers found that changing the deadline for donations closer to tax time increased donations by nine per cent. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David […]

Published on April 15, 2019