Month: September 2017
10 Anti Cancer Food Based Chemicals
It is generally accepted that certain dietary habits increase the risk of some types of cancer whilst some foods and ways of eating may reduce the risk of some cancers. A recent review looked at 30 years of research into the effects of certain foods on cancer (1). Ten natural anticancer substances found in foods were identified. These ...
Timing of Meals and Weight Gain
Whilst what we eat and how much we eat are both well known to affect weight a new study suggests that when we eat also has an impact. Information from over 50 000 participants in the Adventist Health Study found that there were 4 factors associated with a decrease in body mass index (1). These were: Eating only 1 or 2 meals a ...
The Problem with Diets ~ It’s the Brain!
Research on mice has revealed one of the reasons why restricting calorie intake is not the best way to lose weight. As mice share some important physiological mechanisms with humans they are a useful animal for studying how our bodies work. Calorie Saving The body cleverly takes into account the number of calories eaten when freeing up calories ...
10 Strategies for Healthy Snacking
Snacking is controversial. Some people say it's good to snack as it keeps blood sugar levels stable and prevents excessive hunger which can lead to over eating. Others say it's best to leave a good few hours between meals to allow digestion to take place fully. We are all different and will have different needs when it comes to frequency of food ...