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There are many studies which have found that following a Mediterranean style diet is associated with a reduced risk of developing chronic diseases e.g. heart disease, dementia, diabetes. A recent study (1) published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition has concluded that “promoting the MDP [Mediterranean Dietary Pattern] as a model of healthy [...]  Days are getting shorter and there is just over a month before British Summertime ends on 31st October. Some people in the UK suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder, SAD, and find the darker months incredibly difficult (please read my previous posts for more information about SAD). Many more individuals exhibit symptoms, in autumn/winter, such as [...] In February this year I wrote about the links between refined carbohydrate and heart disease and mentioned some studies which suggested that sugary carbohydrates and those which increased blood sugar levels quickly (carbohydrates with a high glycaemic index, or GI) seemed to be a greater risk for heart disease than fat. A recent study (1) [...] Back in February I wrote a piece about how replacing dietary fat with sugar and refined carbohydrates was potentially damaging to health and more recently I mentioned research which linked high GI diets to an increased risk of heart disease in women. New evidence (1) published in the Journal of the American Medical Association has [...] 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 [...] Children everywhere are starting to get ready to go back to school after their long summer holidays. Nutrition and diet can impact the body and health in many ways, the most apparent concerns for parents of school aged children are immune health and brain function/behaviour. In July I wrote about probiotics and prevention/treatment [...] 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 [...] 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 [...] |
  
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