An Excellent Source of Protein: Health, Hype and Hard Truths

An Excellent Source of Protein: Health, Hype and Hard Truths

By: James McKendry| theconversation.com Protein is having its moment: From grocery store shelves to Instagram feeds, high-protein foods are everywhere. Food labels shout their protein content in bold, oversized fonts, while social media overflows with recipes promising to pack more protein into your favourite dishes. And according to the International Food Information Council’s Food and Health […]

Blood Sugar Fluctuations After Eating Play An Important Role in Anxiety and Depression

Blood Sugar Fluctuations After Eating Play An Important Role in Anxiety and Depression

By Mary Scourboutakos, The Conversation | Editorial credit: Beats1 / Shutterstock.com Consuming these types of foods regularly can contribute to mental health risks/ The proverbial “sugar high” that follows the ingestion of a sweet treat is a familiar example of the potentially positive effects of food on mood. On the flip side, feeling “hangry” – […]