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Vitamin D continues to hit the headlines, this time a study(1) finds an association between low vitamin D levels and increased risk of colorectal cancer. Previously I wrote a detailed post regarding diet and lifestyle changes for colorectal cancer prevention which is certainly worth looking at in conjunction with this information. The authors of [...]  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 [...] 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 [...] Folate is one of the B vitamins that I have written about with regards to preventing birth defects, allergies, heart disease, premature births and improving behaviour, mood, fertility and bone health. On Monday I wrote about folate and age-related hearing loss. A recently published study (1) has found that women who eat a diet rich [...] 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 [...] Previously I have written a number of articles about diet and cancer prevention and often mentioned the World Cancer Research Fund, a charity dedicated to the prevention of cancer through diet and lifestyle. Today I wanted to look at a recently published piece of evidence(1) which suggests that some natural food compounds may actually [...] I began last week by writing about diet and lifestyle and the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Today I wanted to discuss a research piece(1) with a fabulous title: “Healthy Living Is The Best Revenge”. The study took place in Germany, the authors wanted to look at the risks of developing major chronic diseases such [...] It has been estimated by The World Cancer Research Fund UK (WCRF UK) that lifestyle factors such as being overweight, eating an unhealthy diet and being inactive are responsible for about a third of all cancers in developed countries (1). Cancers of the colon and recturm, often classed together as colorectal, are the third [...] In my last post I wrote about cinnamon and how it seems to be useful for blood sugar balance, a factor that is important for overall health. I also wrote about how the glycaemic index and glycaemic load of food and meals can have an effect on the blood sugar (glucose) levels. A very recent [...] The links between diet and cancer are widely researched. The World Cancer Research Fund UK (WCRF UK) estimate that lifestyle factors such as being overweight, eating an unhealthy diet and being inactive are responsible for about a third of all cancers in developed countries (1). The WCRF UK are a charity committed to cancer [...] |
  
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