A recent study reported a high consumption of dairy products was associated with an increased risk of prostate cancer. But breaking down the results shows there’s no reason for men to give up dairy.
Nutritionally, coconut water is OK, but it’s healthier to stick to plain water.
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Recent reports suggested eating chicken could reduce the risk of breast cancer. In the study, those who ate chicken were at lower risk – when compared to women who ate large quantities of red meat.
If you’re depressed, the headlines might tempt you to reach out for a chocolate bar. But don’t believe the hype.
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Not eating animals might make you feel more virtuous, but is it good for your health?
The science isn’t clear on whether organic foods can lower your risk of cancer. But eating plenty of fruit and veg – however it’s grown – can reduce your risk.
The participants who chose more organically grown foods over 4.5 years had slightly lower rates of cancer. But it doesn’t necessarily mean one thing caused the other.
Many new products contain artificial sweeteners, which come with their own set of problems.
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Coconut oil is being hailed as the new “superfood”, helping us lose weight and kill harmful bugs. But how do the claims stand up to scientific scrutiny?
Sugary gummie vitamins are no substitute for a healthy diet.
It is our view vitamin “gummies” that contain food acids, and have a high sugar content, are not medicines consumers need and their sale should be prohibited on public health grounds.
There is no one Mediterranean diet, nor does every Mediterranean country have a diet that ticks every healthy box.
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Even for those on statins, a healthy Mediterranean eating pattern has been shown to bring extra benefits.
The main thrust of the advisory committee’s report is that diets should be focused on whole foods, not specific nutrients.
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National dietary guidelines have become an easy target for those looking for a scapegoat for bad diets in rich countries. And a BMJ article about draft US guidelines adds further fuel for the fire.
We need to stop fussing over macronutrients and think about foods.
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By focusing on micro- or macronutrients, most nutrition research fails to recognise the most important truth about food: diet is more than the intake of nutrients.
Eating three meals a day (rather than two) makes it easier to meet the body’s needs for many nutrients.
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We’re told to breakfast like kings but is the first meal of the day really one for champions, or chumps who’ve been taken in by the marketing of ready-to-eat cereal manufacturers?
Advice to favour plant-based foods and reduce meat intake should now be considered part of healthy dietary advice given by doctors and nutritionists.
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Many people eat badly because far too much of their energy is provided by nutritionally worthless junk foods and drinks. Part of the problem is the push by the food industry to get us to buy food that…
Eating an organic diet for a week can significantly reduce pesticide levels.
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Eating an organic diet for a week can cause pesticide levels to drop by almost 90% in adults, research from RMIT University has found. The study, led by Dr Liza Oates found particpants’ urinary dialkylphosphates…
A diet high in particular saturated fatty acids can increase your body’s cholesterol production.
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Dietary guidelines cite the fact that saturated fats can increase LDL cholesterol, which is also known as bad cholesterol because it’s a major risk factor for heart disease. Others claim saturated fats…
Over the years, hundreds of diet books have claimed to have the perfect recipe for decreasing the national girth. They manipulate quantities of protein, fats or carbohydrates and most work in the short…
Plenty of research shows that some varieties of honey have anti-inflammatory and antibacterial benefits that are unrelated to nutrients.
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Honey has been regarded as a delicious and natural sweetener for at least 4,000 years. As well as a food, ancient peoples also regarded honey as an ointment and its antibacterial properties are currently…
Studies find organic food is no better for you, but it is 30% less likely to be contaminated with pesticides.
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Organic food may come with less pesticides but there’s little evidence it’s better for you, say researchers from Stanford University. In a study published today in Annals of Internal Medicine, Dena Bravata…
Apples with Elmo stickers were found to be more attractive to children.
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Branding that’s targeted at children can make healthy food a more attractive option than unhealthy food, according to a new US study. Researchers from Cornell University found that a sticker of the popular…