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Is "One Banana a Day" Really Healthy? Expected Changes and Surprising Cautions

Bananas, which can be eaten simply by peeling, are a familiar fruit that can provide carbohydrates, potassium, vitamin B6, and dietary fiber....

Reasons Why Sugary Drinks Are Targeted More Than Cakes: Designing a Sugar Tax That Japan Should Learn From

In the Philippines, an excise tax on sugar-sweetened beverages has been implemented since 2018. However, there are voices questioning the fairness...

"What is the difference between 'Japanese Teriyaki' and 'American Teriyaki'? The Wave of 'TERIYAKI' in American BBQ: Globalization of Taste as Seen from Regional Differences"

In the United States, there is a growing trend of incorporating global flavors while preserving traditional barbecue. A survey conducted by YouGov...

The Trending Topic in Germany: "Don't Put Wieners on the Grill" and Its Relevance to Japanese Dining Tables

German media have reported that "grilling Wiener sausages is not advisable," causing a stir on social media. The reason is that nitrites,...

Bananas for Potassium, Oranges for Vitamin C: The New Common Sense of "Eating Differently" for a Happy Heart

Bananas and oranges are both common fruits that support heart health. Bananas are rich in potassium, dietary fiber, resistant starch, and...

Is 30g of Protein Per Meal the Key to Health? New Insights on Protein: The Dangers of Deficiency and Excess

Protein is an essential nutrient not only for muscles but also for immunity, hormones, metabolism, and the maintenance of hair and skin. German...

The "America's Favorite" ice cream you want to eat in the Arizona desert: Two shops in Scottsdale become travel destinations

The ice cream shops "Sweet Republic" and "Sugar Bowl" in Scottsdale, Arizona, have garnered attention on Yelp's list of...

Pitfalls of Breakfast: Does Morning Bread and Coffee Slow Down Metabolism? A New Perspective on Breakfast from the Body's Internal Clock

Breakfast cannot be simply discussed in terms of "to eat or to skip." Recent studies have shown that blood sugar levels and lipid...

From Food Waste to Pecorino-Style Cheese: Ancient Wisdom Revived with Cutting-Edge Bio Technology

A research team at Stanford University is conducting experiments to transform food waste into cheese-like products reminiscent of Pecorino or...

Is it the era of eating bananas based on "color"? The surprising differences in taste and nutrition between green, yellow, and brown bananas

The taste and texture of bananas, as well as the nature of the sugars they contain, change depending on the color of their peel. Green, unripe...

"Does 'Healthy Fast Food' Really Exist? A Doctor's Choice of 'Better Meal' and the Honest Opinions on Social Media"

Fox News introduced how to choose "healthy-looking fast food" by incorporating doctors' opinions. The key is not just low calories,...

"Processed Foods = Bad" is Outdated? 5 Recommended "Good Processed Foods" by a Registered Dietitian

The term "processed foods" often carries an unhealthy image, but it's not necessary to avoid all of them. Foods like frozen...

The Reason Grapes, a Treasure Trove of Polyphenols, Have Begun to Be Called a "Superfood"

The American lifestyle media outlet Real Simple has highlighted "grapes" as a fruit that supports brain, heart, and gut health. Grapes...

The Trending Health Method "Olive Oil + Lemon": Effects and Precautions You Should Know Before Continuing

The "Olive Oil & Lemon Shot," a mixture of olive oil and lemon juice consumed in the morning, is gaining attention on social media....

Does Adding a Banana Reduce the "Health Benefits" of Berries? A Smoothie Study Reveals an Unexpected Pitfall

A smoothie that combines bananas and berries may appear healthy, but it could significantly reduce the absorption of flavanols found in berries....

Stabilize Your Blood Sugar Just by Eating After 5 PM! "5 Recommended Ingredients" by a Registered Dietitian

The American health media outlet EatingWell highlights foods that help stabilize blood sugar levels after 5 PM, such as non-starchy vegetables,...

The Chemistry Behind Deliciousness: Considering the Safety of Grilled, Fried, and Smoked Foods

High-temperature cooking methods such as grilling, frying, and smoking can sometimes lead to the formation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons...

What is Happening Behind the Scenes of Vibrant Foods: French Study Warns About Ultra-Processed Foods

A team from the French research institute Inserm, among others, has published three studies based on a large cohort study involving over 100,000...

"Instead of 'Eat,' Let's 'Observe': Boosting Preschoolers' Scientific Skills and Vocabulary with Food-Based Education"

A research team from North Carolina State University and other institutions reported that the program "More PEAS Please!" designed for...

The Hidden Power of Watermelon Red: Lycopene, Citrulline, and Vascular Health

According to a study featured on ScienceDaily, people who consume watermelon tend to have higher intakes of dietary fiber, magnesium, potassium,...

Cocoa Farmers, Child Labor, Deforestation - Starbucks Also Rated Poorly: The Latest Scorecard Revealing the Dark Side of Chocolate

In the latest edition of the "Chocolate Scorecard," which evaluates global chocolate companies from a sustainability perspective,...

Do Sweet Blueberries Sink? Can the Trending "Water Test" on Social Media Really Be Trusted?

The life hack that's trending on social media suggests that you can distinguish between sweet and sour blueberries by simply placing them in...

"Are Fruits Really the Enemy of Blood Sugar? The Power of Berries Recommended by a Registered Dietitian"

For those looking to stabilize their blood sugar levels, fruit is often thought of as "something to avoid because it's sweet."...

Black garlic is not "fermented," but rather a sweet umami created by heat and humidity — Expectations for health benefits and points to consider

Black garlic is not a special variety but rather a food made by aging regular garlic in a high-temperature, high-humidity environment for several...