Drinking beetroot juice before exercising may boost brain performance
A study published in the Journals of Gerontology: Series A suggests that consuming beetroot juice prior to exercise may enhance brain performance in older adults. IFT Daily News
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A model for understanding nutrition, brain development
A review published in Advances in Nutrition shows that early-life nutrition may affect a baby’s development, especially in the brain. IFT Daily News
Diet influences conversation between gut and brain
During the 2016 Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo (October 15–18, 2016), given by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, researchers presented evidence that diet plays an integral role in … Continue Reading →
Brain activity shows that food commercials influence children’s choices
A study published in The Journal of Pediatrics shows that food commercials may alter children’s brain activity and influence their food choices. IFT Daily News
Increased mercury levels from seafood may not harm the brain
A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association shows that even though mercury levels in the brain increased with seafood consumption, the elevated levels may not be … Continue Reading →
Food odors may activate impulse area of the brain in obese children
A study being presented at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA), taking place November 29–December 4, shows that the area of the brain associated with … Continue Reading →
Mediterranean diet linked to healthier aging brain
A study published in Neurology shows that consuming a Mediterranean diet rich in fruits, vegetables, legumes, whole grains, fish, and healthy fats reduces the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease and … Continue Reading →
Diabetes medication may alter how the brain responds to food
A study presented at the American Diabetes Association’s 75th Scientific Sessions shows that gut hormone-based medications used to treat diabetes, such as GLP-1 receptor agonists, may alter the brain’s response … Continue Reading →
Brain dynamics set your ideal portion size
A study published in NeuroImage shows that selection of the ideal portion size relies on specific spatio-temporal brain dynamics. IFT Daily News
Brain development suffers from lack of fatty acids
A study published in The Journal of Neuroscience shows that dietary deficiencies in the type of fatty acids found in fish and other foods can limit brain growth during fetal … Continue Reading →