A dog with a bone is happiness personified, but early domesticated canines ate almost no meat, according to a new study. Researchers examining proteins in the bones of Bronze Age dogs in Spain found many were fed a diet of primarily cereal grains, like millet. That menu may have been a necessity, since their human … Read more
Ditch the white bread! Eating more than seven portions of refined grains a day can increase your risk of early DEATH by 27% Refined carbs, including white bread and pasta have had fibre parts removed Scientists looked at the diets of 137,130 people around the world Those who consumed seven portions a day were found … Read more
Clever ants use grains of sand as ‘tools’ to reach their food when faced with the risk of drowning, study finds Researchers wanted to see if black imported fire ants used some tools Using tools is seen as a sign of animal intelligence, mostly observed in primates Ants used sand to build a structure that … Read more
Mediterranean diet rich in fish and whole grains can keep the brain sharp and help fight dementia, research suggests Mediterranean diet not only helps you live longer but it can keep the brain sharp High fish and vegetable consumption were linked to the most protective effect The study found that those with a diet high … Read more