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A new Australian study (1) has suggested that health promotion campaigns which target young people in their teens could help to reduce their risk of heart problems in adulthood. Many teenagers smoke and it is known that smoking can have a huge impact on cholesterol levels as well as general health later in life. [...]  A healthy diet rich in fruit and vegetables has been previously linked to the prevention of many chronic diseases from heart disease to cancer and Alzheimer’s disease. A study published in the British Journal of Nutrition (1) has found that “In the elderly, a diet rich in plant foods is associated with better performance [...] Beetroot is a vegetable which contains nitrite, this may be converted to nitric oxide in the body and there are good bacteria present in the mouth which can turn nitrate into nitrite. In turn, nitric oxide can help to relax blood vessels, increase blood flow and reduce blood pressure in the body. High concentrations of nitrates are [...] In September I wrote about the importance of eating a high-quality, healthy, nutrient dense diet when attempting to lose weight or restrict calorie intakes. Now a new study (1) has indicated that eating such a nutrient dense diet, rich in vitamins and minerals (micronutrients) may influence hunger and satiety. The study (1) was set [...] In 2011 a healthful resolution could be to increase the amount of vegetables and fruit you eat daily. Following UK dietary recommendations such as eating at least ‘five a day’ (fruit and vegetable) and reducing salt intake might prevent 33,000 deaths a year according to research published online in the Journal of Epidemiology and [...] Dementia, Alzheimer’s disease and depression are all topics that I have written about frequently. I am highly interested in the ways that nutrition and lifestyle can impact the risk of developing such conditions and how, potentially, diet and lifestyle may be used in prevention strategies. In particular I have concentrated on Omega 3 fats and depression [...] Oranges and tangerines are always abundant in my home over Christmas. They are popular stocking fillers too and full of health benefits. Oranges are known to be rich in vitamin C and flavonoids (bioactive plant nutrients) which both act as antioxidants in the body. The researchers of a new study (1) wanted to learn why a [...] Many people are experiencing the symptoms of the common cold this winter, sniffles, runny nose, sore throat, stuffy ears. I have previously written about diet and dietary supplements for the prevention of the common cold however, investigations with supplements are, as yet, inconclusive and results inconsistent. Having a healthy diet which provides the body [...] Healthy living need not be costly and with the current economic climate the way that it is that’s important! Eating well helps to keep the body and mind healthy and to protect against problems such as cancer, heart disease and obesity. Food costs have been rising but there are ways to keep costs down [...] A new study (1) has found that eating a healthy diet, rich in vegetables and fruits, before and during pregnancy is associated with a reduced risk for babies being born “small for gestational age” or undernourished. The time before pregnancy, and during pregnancy, is a time where eating healthily is crucial. Making healthful food [...] |
  
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