In July this year I wrote about the link between the bacteria in the digestive system and obesity. The human adult gut contains up to 100 trillion microbial organisms and it certainly seems sensible to ensure that these are mainly made up of ‘friendly’ good bacteria. The type of bacteria in the digestive system [...]
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 [...]