A few years ago I wrote about various studies which showed that diet could be useful in preventing against the development of cataract . In that post I mentioned the importance of lutein, zeaxanthin, antioxidants such as vitamin C and E and also omega 3 fatty acids. Now a new study (1) has found that [...]
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From the 16th-19th June 2010 the World Congress of Cardiology Scientific Sessions were held in Neijing, China . New data presented there (1) and released to the press via the World Heart Federation has demonstrated that multiple micronutrient levels can predict the risk of cardiovascular disease (heart disease and stroke). “The World Congress of [...] The health benefits of following a Mediterranean-style diet is something I have written about many times with regards prevention of certain conditions, especially heart conditions. A new study (1) has found that following a traditional Mediterranean-style diet can also help patients with existing heart disease to stay healthy and possibly prevent future adverse heart [...] 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) [...] A recent study (1) published in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association has found that fizzy drink consumption in childhood (age 5) predicts an unhealthy pattern of eating, and poorer nutrient intakes, that persist during childhood and into adolescence. The children who consumed fizzy drinks at age 5 had diets that were higher [...] New research (1) has found that eating processed meats, such as sausages, bacon, processed hams etc, may be linked to an increased risk of heart disease and diabetes. However, the research did not find links between eating unprocessed red meatsand increased risk of disease. This research is the first systematic review and meta-analysis of the [...] 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 [...] A healthy diet rich in fruits and vegetables and low in processed and refined foods has been linked to a reduced risk of many cancers. The World Cancer Research Fund UK (WCRF UK), a charity dedicated to cancer prevention, estimate that lifestyle factors such as being overweight, eating an unhealthy diet and being inactive [...] Nutrition and eating for the brain and mental health are topics I have written about regularly here. Our mood can have powerful influences on many aspects of life and eating for a healthy body naturally impacts the brain. A recently published study (1) highlights the importance of eating for mental health by demonstrating that there is [...] 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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