The BBC have published a report that quite frankly, does not surprise me. A governement study into consumtion trends from 2003-4 has shown that alcohol consumption has increased by 9% and the consumption of fruit and vegetables have decreased by 1.6%. Continue Reading
Sugar Alternatives Makes You Fat
If you think that diet drinks or fructose-flavoured drinks will help you to lose weight think again. HealthDay News have uncovered a study that has conculded that so-called sugar alternatives contribute to obesity. Here’s what it’s all about: Continue Reading
Junk Food Diet
You will now be able to rate your junk food using a simple scoring plan. Here’s why: Continue Reading
Weight Loss and Calcium
Recent research has linked an increased intake of calcuim to weight loss. Continue Reading
Calorie-Burning Drink
Now I’ve heard everything:
The same people who produced those drinks and snacks that make us fat and unhealthy are going to produce calorie-burning drinks. Now that’s taking the concept of “hair of the dog” to another level! Continue Reading
Healthy Chocolate Choices
When is chocolate okay to eat? There have lately been reports that the fat in dark chocolate containsa healthy monosaturated fat oleic acid, which you can also find in olive oil. I’ve also heard that chocolate contains phytochemicals, which are good for the heart, and that their flavionids have a more potent effect on the body than vitamin C! But what about the other fats and calories? What should we believe? Continue Reading
Eat Less Calories And Live Longer
Eating fewer calories might lead to a longer life, reports Debbie Foerstner in the Yuma Sun. These bold claims are based on a study of the people of the Japanese island of Okinawa. Its residents have about 4 times as many centarians (aged 100 or more) than the USA. Continue Reading
High Protein Diets Curb Appetite
Here’s a report that is actually in favour of high protein diets. Reuters Health reported that the reason why low carb diets work is because they encourage people to eat more protein. High protein reduces the appetite.
“Protein appears to encourage people to eat fewer calories overall, Continue Reading
Salt Content In Ready Made Salads
Ready-made salads ‘have as much salt as fries’ report The Daily Mail
When I first read this headline I was shocked. The Consensus Action on Salt and Health (CASH) did a survey of 81 salads sold in UK high streets, and found that two of them contained as much as 6 grammes of salt. The recommended daily intake of salt is 6g!! Here’s a summary of their findings: Continue Reading
How To Achieve A Balanced Diet
Watch those calories, but be aware of how much fat you’re eating
The key to dieting is eating healthy, but with all the new conflicting diets on the market, how can we be sure our diet will help us lose weight. NBC Good health provides a short clip with the answers.
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