Author: Catherine

Is it just us, or are you seeing collagen everywhere, too? In our Instagram feeds, at the grocery store, and even in the checkout aisle of natural foods stores—most of which is in supplement form, of course. Collagen is popular, alright: the industry is supposed to be worth $7.5 billion by 2027, according to market research company, Grand View Research. It's sharp rise to fame is mostly for its anti-aging skin benefits. And the science supports this boom: in studies where participants consumed collagen supplements regularly, researchers have reported successful anti-aging benefits (reduced fine lines, wrinkles, crow's feet, etc.). Collagen has also been found to help with exercise recovery in college athletes, as well as joint stiffness in folks with osteoarthritis and in athletes. Get t...

Blue might be the world’s most popular color, but it is so rarely found in nature that scientists have resorted to artificial dyes and chemicals to create all of our favorite blue products — including sweets, drinks, drug tablets, cosmetics, and clothing. These synthetic dyes, which are typically made from petrochemicals, are still causing concerns about their environmental impact and safety as food additives, with researchers struggling to find an all-natural alternative. Now, the long search might actually be over, as pamela denish, a graduate student in UC Davis’ innovation institute for food and health, and her colleagues have discovered a blue pigment in red cabbage, similar to the artificial food coloring brilliant blue FCF or E133. Keep reading at Design Boom.

There's no shortage out there of information to answer any diet- or nutrition-related queries we may have. In fact, there are countless different sources telling us what we should, and should not, be eating. The issue is some of the material we come across via social media, or family and friends, is not always accurate. Worse, some of these ideas become beliefs that perpetuate false notions related to diet, nutrition and weight loss. Here are some common nutrition myths we should put to rest, once and for all. Eggs increase cholesterol Possibly the most common question that is asked in relation to nutrition is about egg consumption, and whether eggs increase blood cholesterol levels. More at Good Food.