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It turns out consuming a high-calorie dessert at the beginning of your meal can actually make you opt for a healthier course. According to a recent study, if you are going to choose dessert first, then the high-calorie option might lead to a healthier meal. As part of the study, researchers placed either a healthy or less healthy dessert (fresh fruit vs. lemon cheesecake) at the beginning or end of a university cafeteria line. When diners picked the cheesecake first, they then chose lower-calorie main or side dishes and ultimately consumed fewer calories than diners who chose the fresh fruit first. "We believe diners who chose the indulgent dessert first then picked healthier main and side dishes to make up for their high-calorie dessert. Diners who picked the healthier dessert may have thought they already had done a good deed for their bodies so they deserved higher-calorie food further down the cafeteria line," said Martin Reimann, lead researcher of the stud...

While many might agree that ice-cream binge can sooth your soul during a rough phase in your life, a recent study suggests that weight loss, nutrient boosting and fat reduction diets can reduce the symptoms of depression. In a new study published in Psychosomatic Medicine, a team of researchers brought together all existing data from clinical trials of diets for mental health conditions. The research provides convincing evidence that dietary improvement significantly reduces symptoms of depression, even in people without diagnosed depressive disorders . "The overall evidence for the effects of diet on mood and mental well-being had up to now yet to be assessed. But our recent meta-analysis has done just that; showing that adopting a healthier diet can boost peoples' mood. However, it has no clear effects on anxiety," said Joseph Firth, lead researcher of the study. The study found that all types of dietary improvement appeared to have equal effects ...

The adolescents who learn about dietary supplements in college are more likely to use them in an appropriate manner, finds a new study. The study was conducted by Binghamton University and was  published in the Journal of Dietary Supplements. Researchers conducted an anonymous online survey of college students, comparing those enrolled in the Health and Wellness Studies minor at the University with those not enrolled in the program. The survey included questions on perception of dietary supplements, use and knowledge because the purpose of the survey was to investigate whether an education on dietary supplements is effective amongst college students or not. The adolescent population is always the target for dietary supplements ads, as they're more likely to be influenced into taking certain dietary decisions based on them. The researchers concluded that the college students with proper education on dietary supplements exhibit a responsible pattern of us...