What I'm Reading: December 2015 Edition

I'm finally on holiday break! This term was amazing but challenging, and I'm ready for a much-needed respite. Because I'm studying scientific nutrition, I find great interest in reading scientific studies and articles. As a result, they'll probably show up here on my monthly reading posts from time to time as literal food for thought.

Enjoy the links:

-Great tips for ways you can protect the environment while celebrating the holidays.

-So scary: Type 2 Diabetes cases surge in young adults.

-Does cutting children's sugar intake reduce health issues in just 10 days? We read and discussed this study in class, and although there are some issues with it (very small sample of the population, etc.), it does seem as if reducing the amount of fructose and glucose intake in a child's diet can lead to weight loss, and improved health in a short amount of time. 

-Does exercise slow the aging process?

-We're only on the crux of the research surrounding this, but it's becoming more and more evident how important paying attention to your gut's microbiome is to your overall health. This is a good read.

-The dichotomy of being rich and being able to exercise, vs. being poor and having to depend upon diet pills.  

-Understanding cholesterol and plant-based diets.

I'm planning on writing up a holiday-centric post, but for now, enjoy these gift guides. I have not even looked at Christmas presents, let alone written a list, but now that I'm out of school, I can't wait to immerse myself in everything-Christmas!

-Gifts for the person who has everything.

-2015 Holiday Gift Guide.