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A new trial has found that calcium and vitamin D may decrease levels of abdominal fat in overweight adults. Abdominal fat is linked with a higher risk of several diseases, including heart disease, hypertension and type 2 diabetes. Reducing excess levels of this type of fat is crucial for those wanting to improve their [...]  ‘Good’ bacteria in the gut may help to control weight, according to a recent study. Probiotics are bacteria that help to maintain a bacterial balance in the digestive tract by reducing the growth of harmful bacteria. They are an important part of the digestive system, helping to control inflammation and support healthy digestion.
A recent study has found that eating a protein-rich breakfast reduces feelings of hunger throughout the day (1). Skipping breakfast has been linked with overeating, weight gain and obesity. Those who regularly skip breakfast have 4.5 times the risk of obesity as those who consume breakfast regularly (2). A recent study [...] New evidence (1) suggests that high levels of HDL (high density lipoprotein) cholesterol, known as ‘good’ cholesterol, are associated with a reduced risk of bowel cancer. The study aimed to examine the association of different blood components such as : total cholesterol, high density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL), low density lipoprotein cholesterol, triglycerides (blood fats) [...] In October 2008 I wrote a piece which looked at how nutrition may be able to help women suffering with endometriosis. A newly published study (1) has found that eating a diet rich in omega 3 fats seems to reduced the risk of developing endometriosis, whereas eating a diet containing trans-fats may actually increase [...] Heart disease is a topic I have written extensively about here in these blog posts. In 2008 I wrote two posts entitled ‘Do you know how to look after your heart’ part 1 and part 2. In part two I wrote extensively about refined carbohydrates and blood sugar levels and how these appear to [...] |
  
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