The General Health Benefits Of Polyphenols
Polyphenols are a group of plant compounds which have a number of health benefits. We often discuss polyphenols in nutrition, especially on this web-site. There […]
Month: June 2016
Caffeine Has Little Impact On Alertness After Three Nights Of Poor Sleep
Caffeine is a common theme in this blog but its popularity entitles it to some headline space on a regular basis. The latest research finds […]
Colby Cheese
Cheeses from the USA usually conjure up images of Monterrey Jack and various cheddars which come wrapped in cellophane but there is one, just like […]
Birch (Betula alba)
Birch (Betula alba L. family: Cupuliferae) is a member of about 40 known species throughout the Northern hemisphere in the Betulaceae family. This particular one […]
Kidney Disease Just One Of The Risks For Obese Young People
Abdominal obesity (or central obesity) – the layers of excess fat which hug the stomach has a considerable impact on health and none of it […]
Cereals: Fibre That Reduces The Risk Of Heart Disease
We regularly hear how fibre can help us reduce our weight, stave off type-2 diabetes and help us regulate our cholesterol levels. There is no […]
A No-Calorie Restricted Mediterranean Diet Could Be Better Than A Low-Fat Plan
Further research highlights a no calorie limit on the Mediterranean diet as a better strategy for avoiding weight gain than cutting out fatty foods altogether. […]
The Myth Of The Durian
Durian (Durio zibethinus Murr.) may well be the fruit with the greatest or most objectionable flavour known. It just depends on your point of view! […]
No Links Between Child Obesity And Eating Late-Night Dinners
♦ A recent study finds no reason to believe that children who eat later than others are at any greater risk of increased obesity. It […]
The Fighting Power Within Birch Water
New beverages enter the marketplace on a regular basis but one that has been enjoyed for its natural benefits is birch water or birch sap, […]
Adopting A Low-Salt Diet Might Not Benefit Everyone
Current opinion on low salt intakes contradicted by new research on the risk of developing cardiovascular disease. A research paper has suggested that adopting a […]