The concept of intermittent fasting as a weight loss tool was made popular by the 5:2 diet. But it has been shown to be no more effective for weight loss than regular dieting. Continue reading →
We have known for a long time that a high salt intake can cause a rise in blood pressure. But several studies have recently shown that drinking sugary beverages has a Continue reading →
The protein leverage hypothesis is a new theory by two professors, Stephen Simpson and David Raubenheimer. They believe that too little protein in the diet makes people gain weight because they over-compensate with fats Continue reading →
In an analysis of sugary drink consumption in 187 countries, Australia and New Zealand came up at the top. We are are the biggest fruit juice drinkers in the world.
you will know that eating the seaweed that is used to surrounds the rice can be quite pleasant. Now there is another very good health reason to eat the Japanese hand rolls and other Continue reading →
Coffee drinkers can once again breathe a sigh of relief. A French study, just published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition has found that people who drink three or more cups of coffee per day on a regular basis, Continue reading →
Latest research from the University of Adelaide shows that sustained weight loss can free patients from atrial fibrillation, without the need for drugs or surgery.
Obese patients who lost 10% of their body weight were six times more likely to Continue reading →