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My grandmother always used to say that fish was good for the brain. A lot of research is now available now to back up these old folk tales. Our brains are very fatty organs and we require essential fats for their efficient functioning. Fish intake in pregnant women has been positively linked to cognitive performance (mental [...]  In order to successfully lose and maintain a healthy weight it is necessary to eat nutritious foods that satisfy appetite. Foods that release sugar slowly into the bloodstream, i.e. foods that have a low glycaemic index (GI) help us to keep appetite on an even keel and prevent cravings. Including protein with each meal [...] Back in January I wrote about the health benefits of Brazilian Acai berries. These so called ‘superfoods’ are rich in antioxidant bioflavonoids (biologically active plant chemicals) which may help protect the body against many diseases. However, these berries are very expensive and have to be shipped in from many miles away. I was interested [...] A number of my friends are pregnant or have recently given birth. One of the most common questions they ask me is whether there is anything they can do, nutritionally, in order to reduce the likelihood of suffering from postnatal depression or reduced mood after the birth of their baby. Depression that comes on [...] Back in September last year I wrote a two part blog post (part I, part II) about the links between coronary heart disease (CHD) and diet For many years now the associations between diet, specific nutrients and coronary heart disease has been investigated. However, the evidence is often conflicting and sometimes the studies [...] In January this year I wrote about cystitis and other urinary tract infections and how probiotics and cranberry could be useful for prevention and treatment of such conditions.
Three other common genitourinary complains in women are vaginal thrush, vaginitis and vaginosis. * Vaginal thrush usually occurs due to over proliferation of yeast in [...] This month, April, is Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) awareness month. A campaign organised by the International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders (IFFGD). IBS is a common worldwide problem and I have previously written extensively about the condition and how nutrition, diet and supplements may be useful in reducing symptoms. There is no single remedy for [...] In March I wrote about the link between following a Mediterranean style diet and the risk of having a baby affected by spina bifida. The study (1) that I mentioned found that mothers following a Mediterranean style diet seemed to have a reduced risk of having a baby affected by the condition. Spina bifida is [...] On Monday I wrote about a potential link between low calcium intakes and overweight, especially in women. Today I would like to write about a new piece of research (1) linking low intakes of calcium to an increased risk of cancer. The study was the work of researchers from the National Cancer Institute in [...] |
  
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