Following a traditional Mediterranean Diet has been linked to good health in numerous association studies. Although there are many reasons why this kind of eating could be good for health, e.g. it is rich in antioxidants and nutrients that play a role in disease prevention, the studies only show potential links and do not [...]
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Yesterday was Easter Sunday and I expect that there are still plenty of Easter eggs and chocolate lurking in many homes?! If you happen to have received a dark chocolate egg made from cocoa-rich chocolate (at least 70% cocoa solids) this could be good news for your health. A newly published study, in the [...] Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease; a disease when, for unknown reasons, the body starts to attack itself. In Rheumatoid arthritis the attack occurs on the membranes (synovial membranes) of a joint which becomes chronically inflamed – this can cause pain, swelling, morning stiffness, muscle wasting and osteoporosis. Eventually bone and cartilage is damaged. [...] Previously I have investigated how healthy lifestyle and diet can impact brain function and have also looked at the importance of vegetables and fruits for a well working brain. A very recently published preliminary small study (1) has found that blueberries may be particularly useful to memory. The authors of the study wrote in their [...] The herb thyme has recently (1) been found to suppress a specific enzyme (promotes specific biochemical reactions in the body), called Cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2), which plays a key role in inflammation. The researchers involved in this laboratory-based cell study found that a specific chemical found in thyme, called carvacrol, seemed primarily responsible for the inflammation [...] Selenium isn’t a mineral that receives a lot of press attention, however it is an essential trace element that is incredibly vital to our health. I first became aware of the importance of selenium for optimal health when I was studying for my MSc in Nutritional Medicine at the University of Surrey. My professor [...] Many people are currently heading back to work after an extended Christmas and New Year break. It can be tough to get back into the swing of things after having time off and often people feel lacking in energy. There are a few natural ways that can be useful to help provide a mood [...] 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 [...] Back in May I reported the results of a study which found that taking folic acid before pregnancy and during early pregnancy was associated with a reduced risk of premature birth. A recent study (1) has found that women with high antioxidant levels in their blood seem less likely to give birth prematurely. The [...] Last week I wrote about a study which found that green tea may positively impact bone health. Today I wanted to look at a newly published study (1) which found that women who drink green tea regularly seem to have a reduced risk of stomach cancer. Past studies have linked green tea consumption to [...] |
  
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