Ultra-Processed Foods Could Increase Risk Of Early Death
Two studies published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) are claiming that eating various ready meals and other foods which contain high sugar and added […]
Nutrition
What Are Omega-3 Fatty Acids ?
The omega-3 fatty acids are an absolute for the body to function properly. They can only be ingested in food and are described as essential. […]
What Is A Balanced Diet?
Overview On A Balanced Diet A balanced diet is one that contains adequate and sufficient amounts of all the necessary nutrients which are required for […]
What Is An RDA And What Does It Apply To?
The acronym RDA means Recommended Dietary Allowance. In some cases the ‘A’ has come to meet ‘Amount’ however it means to all intents and purposes […]
The South Beach Diet
In all seriousness the South Beach diet is a popular hit with many claiming it to be a bit of a fad. It was developed […]
WeightWatchers Or WW Diet
The WeightWatchers Flex programme or WW diet is a well established diet which relies on the SmartPoints system. Values are assigned to a series of […]
Even mild obesity can increase the risk of an early death
Even mild obesity can increase the risk of death. You have mild obesity if you are just overweight, so if you have a BMI of […]
Eating More Red Meat Claimed To Increase Risk Of Bowel Cancer
A new study claims that eating about 50 grams of unprocessed red meat daily increases the risk of bowel cancer by 20 per cent. A […]
The Story Of Malnutrition
Overview Malnutrition continues to be the scourge of the world and a situation which has not changed through the ages. It is best to start […]
What Are Dietary Supplements?
Dietary supplements are products taken by mouth that contain all sorts of dietary ingredients. These can be minerals and vitamins, amino acids, enzymes and herbs. […]
The LighterLife Diet
The LighterLife Diet is a weight loss plan which is based on what dietitians call a very low-calorie diet (VLCD). It relies too on weekly […]
Could A Western Diet Increase The Risk Of Sepsis ?
A Western diet which is high in fat and sugar may well increase the size of our waistline but a study, albeit in mice indicates […]
Some Key Terms In Nutrition: EAR And LRNI
Sometimes in nutrition you come across terms that sound like gobbledygook. They are however absolutely vital in defining key amounts of nutrients in research papers […]
Childhood Obesity Is The Time Bomb Of The 21st Century
When it comes to losing weight, most people find it extremely taxing to manage their diet and see real results in a significant amount of […]
The Flexitarian Diet Revolution
Adopting a flexitarian diet which is essentially plant based but also involves some meat, dairy and seafood is worth following. A flexitarian diet might not […]
Top Diets Of 2019
It’s always interesting to see what the top diets are going to be for 2019. Let’s face it when it comes to new Year resolutions, […]
Issues With Calcium Supplements
Some folks have to take calcium supplements especially if they are dealing with osteoporosis or forms of malabsorption where not enough calcium might be entering […]
A Few Notes About The Glycemic Index
The glycemic index (GI)is a measure of how quickly carbohydrates from foods are released into the body and appear in the bloodstream. It is an […]
Nails – How To Look After Them With Good Nutrition
Nails need looking after. Good nutrition is important not just for general well-being but also for those parts of us which provide structural protection and […]
What’s the difference between the lact-ovo vegetarian and the vegan diet ?
This is a question I’m often asked by students studying food technology and nutrition because there are some distinct differences between the two diets. There […]