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Vitamin D has been a major topic of research over the last 2 years. It seems as though this vitamin is essential to many aspects for health from bone to brain. Low blood serum levels of vitamin D have been associated with increased risk for several diseases e.g. cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, depression, dental caries, [...]  Age related macular degeneration (AMD) is the most common cause of blindness in people over the age of 50 in the UK. I have previously written about this condition but to re-cap: The macular is the light sensitive area in the centre of the retina that controls visual field and the ability to [...] Research scientists from the University of Newcastle (1) have found that up to about 50% of women in the UK might be suffering from a lack of vitamin A. This huge lack of this vital vitamin appears to be due to a genetic issue. It seems that about half of the women in the [...] This Autumn I wrote about Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and light therapy. Many people, myself included, find that waking up in the dark is difficult since the body doesn’t seem to have time to adjust to the start of the day. In the spring and summer it seems easier to get up and start the [...] Following a healthy eating regimen during pregnancy is highly important for the health of both mother and unborn child. A recent study (1) has emphasised that it is important for pregnant women to include plenty of vegetables as part of their diet. The study found that daily vegetable consumption by pregnant women was associated [...] On Monday I wrote about omega 3 fats and how they are important for brain function and in protecting against and treating depression. Today I wanted to look at a UK study which has just been published in the British Journal of Psychiatry (1). The study authors (1) wanted to examine the association between [...] If you were to search this blog you would notice that I have written extensively about mood, depression, mental health and the brain. This area of nutrition excites and intrigues me greatly and I have specifically researched it and kept up to date with it, for over eight years now. A key factor for [...] On Monday I wrote about phytochemicals in relation to obesity. Bioflavonoids are phytochemicals, or plant nutrient, that I have written about often. Fruit and vegetables and other plant-based foods such as nuts, seeds, pulses, beans are the richest sources of flavonoids. A favoured source of flavonoids for me is cocoa. Cocoa and dark chocolate [...] Vegetables and fruits contain abundant amounts of phytochemicals (bioflavonoids), bioactive plant nutrients, which are thought to be vital to the body for many reasons and linked to a reduced risk of all kinds of conditions from heart disease and cancer to dementia and bone loss. The recommendations to eat plenty of these plant-based foods [...] |
  
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