Scientists from the University of California claim we don’t have to control our salt consumption. They say our body regulates sodium intake naturally so there is no need to restrict the consumption. Full story

The health benefits of bacteria enriched yogurts are actually a fake, according to European Food Safety Authority (ESFA). 2006 large-scale study showed that out of 180 supposedly healthy ingredients, 10 are not beneficial at all while the health benefits of the rest 170 have not been confirmed. Full story

According to BBC, more and more Britons are getting obsessed with healthy eating, worrying health professionals. Past few years have seen a multiple rise in the number of people suffering from orthorexia (abnormal focus on eating healthy foods). It’s interesting that orthorexic people tend to go into extremes when choosing foods to eat. And then ... Full story

Berries, nuts and beans are considered as the healthiest foods on Earth; they are included in daily diet of all people with remarkable longevity. Blood pressure lowering pomegranate juice, which is also capable to prevent cancer cells from further development, was named ‘natural Viagra’. Full story

Modern men rate food as their top priority. Asylum reports that such surprising conclusion was made by Australian scientists after conducting a special study. Full story

Stylist Lisa Edsalv and Swiss photographer Therese Aldgard organized a fashionable photo shoot for... cupcakes! Full story

The desire to lose weight fast and a lot of it can rid us not only of the extra pounds but of our own health as well. Here is the list of the most dangerous diets. Full story

Scientists from the California Institute of Technology have detected brain zones responsible for choosing between tasty and healthy food. In the study, they selected healthy food enthusiasts who additionally stuck to low-calorie diet. Full story

You wanted to enjoy a delicious meal, but got food poisoning instead? Such situations are definitely not pleasant. What precautions can help us avoid them? The US Department of Sanitary Supervision over quality of foods and drugs made a list of recommendations on food safety and a list of the most risky products. Full story

Scientists from various institutes worldwide have made so many discoveries! A great part of them refer to health. Below you will find 15 curious facts about health, nutrition, human body and exercise you might not know before. Full story

In this article we are going to tell you about top 6 foods which are not simply weight-friendly but are also good to burn excessive fats. Learn more about them below. Full story

Doctors argue that there are lots of foods that can prevent cancer. But what if you’ve already got cancer? It may seem that taking preventive measures does not make sense anymore as the disease strikes. But that’s not true. Full story

Scientists have offered us yet another explanation why we gain excessive weight. It turned out that the propensity to adiposity is proportionally linked to how much of dopamine is produced in our "feel good” brain zone. Dopamine levels affect how much pleasure we get out of tasty food. Full story

Everybody seems to be happy with the quality of zinc plated pots and metal frying pans. Nobody has thought about their impact on health. But now the things have changed. Scientists looked into the materials used in utensils and drew shocking conclusions. Some toxins may travel from cookware into the food and cause severe intoxications. Full story

In response to the mass poisoning of infants with contaminated milk, experts at the University of Science and Technology of China have developed pocket test for toxins in food. The price of this test strip is very low, making it affordable to any family seeking the protection from poisoned food. Full story

It’s only afternoon but you feel worn out. Afternoon is the time of yawns, heavy eyelids, sluggish thoughts and leady tiredness filling your whole body, right? Between 2 and 3 p.m., our concentration declines drastically, yet, it’s the time we are in the midst of workflow. We lose interest in everything, and it seems that nothing can make us work when afternoon comes. Of course, you can look for flexible hours. But what about people who can't enjoy that opportunity and have to work nine till five? Full story

Ancient Greeks called this farinaceous dish "happiness and blessing". And residents of Apennine Peninsula and Padana lowlands are sometimes ridiculous in their love to pasta. Once, Italian representative at an international fishing competition revealed that the secret of his success was a bait of boiled elbow macaroni. But is it "figure-friendly" to eat pasta? And if yes, what is the best way to prepare it so that you don’t gain weight after eating it regularly? Full story

The health of your heart depends not only on the absence of bad genes and bad habits. Such factors as regular physical activity, being able to manage stress and a balanced diet also contribute to your heart health a lot. Here is the list of foods which will help you maintain healthy heart. Make sure to add them regularly to your diet in order to prevent heart diseases. Full story

Our body does need salt. And we do eat it every day. Breakfast, lunch and dinner – during every meal we eat salt. At the first glance it seems we always know how much salt we’ve eaten today. But in reality we eat more salt than it seems every day. And that’s because we actually don’t see it. Learn how to find hidden salt! Full story

Sushi boom has waned in many countries across the world. It seems, everybody has ever eaten sushi. For many people, this initially exotic Japanese dish turned into a regular item on menu. But the dispute over whether sushi is healthy or not is still hot. Here we are going to try to answer the most common questions about sushi. Full story