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Neanderthals likely ate fermented meat with a side of maggots
Neanderthals likely ate fermented meat with a side of maggots Neanderthals likely ate a diverse diet that included fermented meat, plant foods, and insects like maggots, challenging the long-held assumption that they were primarily meat-eaters. The high nitrogen-15 (δ¹⁵N) values found in Neanderthal bones may be due to the consumption of maggots, which are rich […]
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Fruits and veggies could help you sleep better
Fruits and veggies could help you sleep better Fruits and vegetables may help improve sleep quality by reducing sleep fragmentation and promoting deeper, more uninterrupted sleep. A new study found that eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables during the day was associated with better sleep quality at night, with participants who consumed more […]
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MAHA report on children’s health highlights harms of ultraprocessed foods – a food scientist explains the research
MAHA report on children’s health highlights harms of ultraprocessed foods – a food scientist explains the research The White House recently released a report highlighting the negative health effects of ultraprocessed foods on children’s health, citing research that shows nearly 70% of children’s diets consist of these foods. Ultraprocessed foods are defined as foods that […]
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