(Natural News) An international team of researchers identified the neural circuit that dictates whether you will persevere or give up. This neural circuit may be responsible for why people perform better when they are hungry. The researchers conducted their study using fruit flies and found a small region in their brains that became highly active when the flies were starved. “Our […]

(Natural News) No matter where you look, people of all ages are constantly on their phones: taking calls, answering messages or just browsing the internet. Frequent phone users may even be on their devices most of the day. Scrolling on your phone may seem like a harmless activity, but scientists warn that just one hour of […]

(Natural News) Ever wonder why you sometimes get cravings after seeing a picture of food, even though you know you aren’t really hungry? According to a recent study, it’s all in the mind, or more precisely, in how the mind processes food cues. According to psychologists at Dartmouth College, there is a physiological process responsible for […]

(Natural News) Which foods do you find yourself craving the most? Are you the type of person who can’t walk past a box of donuts without losing control, or are potato chips your weakness? Perhaps you‘re constantly seeking out something cheesy? No matter what you’re craving, that voice pushing you toward certain foods might not […]

(Natural News) Late-night snacking is usually frowned upon if you’re aiming to lose weight. But if you have diabetes, having a high-protein, low-fat snack before you go to bed may help stabilize your blood sugar levels overnight. What late-night snacking does to blood glucose levels Your blood sugar levels change throughout the night. If you have either […]

(Natural News) When you’ve had a bad day, how often do you reward yourself with something chocolatey or a big bag of chips? It might sound like a rom-com cliché, but the urge for carbs can be quite strong when we’re under stress – and there’s a perfectly good scientific explanation for these cravings. According […]

(Natural News) Chickpeas offer a natural way to control weight and prevent obesity. Eating the legume is an excellent way to reduce food cravings since it increases satiety. Furthermore, chickpeas have a lot of nutrients that support the digestive system and prevent heart disease. The legume contains considerable amounts of soluble fiber. Foods with plenty of fiber provide more fullness. […]

(Natural News) If you’re not getting enough protein in your diet, you can experience symptoms such as hair loss or a craving for salty and sweet foods. But what can you do to ensure that you get enough protein in your diet? The symptoms of protein deficiency If you’re experiencing some of the symptoms below, […]

(Natural News) For the first time ever, researchers are understanding a nutrient-specific hunger mechanism in living organisms. Specifically, a team from John Hopkins University has pinpointed the neurons responsible for protein cravings in fruit flies – neurons that the team was able to turn on and off. As part of their study, the researchers deprived fruit […]

(Natural News) Sugar can destroy your health – there’s no doubt about it. However, if you think you’re doing your body any favors by switching to artificial sweeteners, you couldn’t be more wrong. They may have fewer calories, but they can be just as bad for your health – and your waistline – as regular […]