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Brain Sex Differences in Obesity By Jasmine Cap With the increasing prevalence, concern, and discussion of obesity in the United States, researchers have been working to tackle the following questions: What are the underpinnings of obesity, and how does it vary amongst groups of people, specifically between males and females? Distinguishable brain features amongst obese versus non-obese people […]

Ultra-Processed Foods on Mental Health and Function By Jasmine Cap Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) have infiltrated and dominated the U.S. food supply. From soda to cereals, companies often advertise to consume these manufactured products from the moment we wake up until we return to bed. Although convenient, affordable, and long-lasting due to its processing, UPF has additional

Fasting: Allowing the Body to Feast from Within By Jasmine Cap Reviewed By Riya Sood The word “fasting” stems from the Old English root “fæsten,” which means abstaining from ingesting foods for a selected period. Dating back to 500 B.C., cultures, religions, and practices have incorporated elements of fasting for various purposes. The people of Ancient Greece,

Happy Holidays to All– And to All, a Good Bite! By Jasmine Cap ‘Twas the night before the party, when all through the host’s house, Not a main dish prepared, just the side sprouts. When suddenly awakened by memory of “ABioME,” Host sprang out of bed: “I know what to feed thee!” This season, help yourself

Feelings Bottled Up in the Gut By Jasmine Cap Gut Gossip Our gut will rant to the brain when it feels stressed out. The ability of the gut to function and metabolize properly is hurt by stressors increasing certain bacterial inhabitants and weakening control over permeability. With a weakened fort and toxins trespassing, the gut sends inflammatory

Stomach This: Our Gut’s Influence on Mental Health By Danny Zhu For the 1 in 4 Americans who are suffering from mental disorders, it’s not just the brain that is depressed. Within the gut, a once stable, thriving community with trillions of inhabitants will soon witness its destruction, plunging the body into further disarray. The gut is

Powerful Probiotics: Boosting your Gut to Beat Obesity By Jasmine Cap If you have ever gotten your height and weight growth curve checked by a doctor, one thing they are assessing for is obesity. Obesity is affecting an increasingly large percentage of the U.S. population, including 41.9% of adults and 19.7% of children according to the CDC.

The Golden Spice: Turmeric By Riya Sood Known as the “golden spice of India,” turmeric has been used medicinally for its healing properties for over 4500 years. Growing up in an Indian household, drinking a hot glass of turmeric milk is considered as a magic elixir to ward off the common cold and seasonal flu.

A Food to Better your Brain Health: Tomatoes By Riya Sood This exotic red, juicy, vegetable (or fruit if you prefer!) is hard to leave off our grocery lists for a reason. Often an overlooked nutritional powerhouse, tomatoes are one of nature’s most beneficial fruits for our health. In their natural form, tomatoes are packed with health-promoting

All In for Onions By Nikki Wolin The illustrious onion (Allium cepa L.) belongs to the Allium family along with chives, garlic, and leeks. Incredibly versatile, they have been widely traded and used as a delicious food and ingredient by almost all cultures. Onions come in a spectrum of colors like red, yellow, and white,