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The ultimate guide to gut microbiota and the human microbiome

Our complete guide to gut microbiota and the human microbiome details essential information to help optimise your gut health. Gut microbiota and the human microbiome...
Regularly eating nuts and seeds can reduce the risk of heart disease

Regularly eating nuts and seeds can reduce the risk of heart disease

Frequently eating nuts and seeds can reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke, according to a new study from the University of Oslo.  Diets...
A Mediterranean diet can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease in women

A Mediterranean diet can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease in women

Following a Mediterranean diet can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease in women by almost 25%, according to a new study from the University...
The importance of school nurses in preventing eating disorders in children

The importance of school nurses in preventing eating disorders in children 

New research from Kingston University has highlighted the importance of school nurses in identifying eating disorders in children and young people. The research comes from...

Can olive oil prevent cancer and Alzheimer’s disease?

Oleic acid, the key component of olive oil, has properties that help to prevent cancer and Alzheimer’s disease and to lower cholesterol. The health benefits...
The readiness-to-eat of food can impact unhealthy food cravings

The readiness-to-eat of food can impact unhealthy food cravings  

Researchers from the University of Aberdeen have identified a factor that may help curb unhealthy food cravings and make healthy food more appealing.  The study,...
Free sugar associated with increased cardiovascular disease risk

Free sugar associated with increased cardiovascular disease risk

New research reveals that consuming a high intake of free sugars is linked with a higher risk of cardiovascular disease. In a new study published...
23% of lunch meal deals exceed recommend calorie guidelines

23% of lunch meal deals exceed recommended calorie guidelines

Researchers from the University of Birmingham have found that 23% of different lunch meal deals exceeded calorie guidelines.  Most supermarkets and high street stores offer...
Cochrane Review finds that vitamin D does not reduce asthma attacks

Cochrane Review finds that vitamin D does not reduce asthma attacks

According to a new review, taking vitamin D supplements does not reduce the risk of asthma attacks in children or adults. In a previous Cochrane...
Understanding malnutrition in adults

Understanding malnutrition in adults

Sarah Coe, Nutrition Scientist at the British Nutrition Foundation shares some of the key risk factors and warning signs for malnutrition in adults. Good nutrition...
Nitrites in food additives can increase the risk of type 2 diabetes

Nitrites in food additives can increase the risk of type 2 diabetes

A new study has found an association between exposure to nitrites and nitrates in food additives and the risk of type 2 diabetes. Nitrites and...
Reducing meat consumption for human and planetary health

Reducing meat consumption for human and planetary health

The overconsumption of meat is having detrimental repercussions for human and planetary health. We discuss what these are, and what we can do about...
WHO: Malnutrition in children requires urgent action 

WHO: Malnutrition in children requires urgent action 

United Nations agencies call for urgent action to tackle malnutrition in children hit by unprecedented food and nutrition crises.   Malnutrition in children is taking...
Intermittent fasting diet could reverse type 2 diabetes 

Intermittent fasting diet could reverse type 2 diabetes 

A new study has found that an intermittent fasting diet can help people who require type 2 diabetes medication.   Researchers found that an intermittent fasting...
Study finds vegan diet boosts weight loss in overweight adults

Study finds vegan diet boosts weight loss in overweight adults

New analysis finds that following a vegan diet for at least 12 weeks may boost weight loss and glucose control in overweight adults or...
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Drinking coffee frequently may reduce type 2 diabetes risk after pregnancy

A new study pioneered by researchers in Singapore suggests that regularly drinking coffee potentially lowers the risk of developing type 2 diabetes for women...
The health issues of meat substitutes in a plant-based diet

The health issues of meat substitutes in a plant-based diet

Meat substitutes used as part of a plant-based diet often have poor nutritional value, accompanied by misleading nutritional information, according to a study from...
Increasing protein intake helps women reduce hip fracture risk

Increasing protein intake helps women reduce hip fracture risk

A new study by the University of Leeds has found new ways women could reduce their risk of hip fracture.  A study conducted by food scientists...
Genetics can influence the metabolism of essential fatty acids

Genetics can influence the metabolism of essential fatty acids

According to the University of Eastern Finland, genetics can influence the metabolisation of essential fatty acids such as alpha-linolenic acid and linoleic acid. Supplementing a...
Co-workers can influence healthy eating and exercise habits of colleagues

Co-workers can influence healthy eating and exercise habits of colleagues

Researchers from the universities of Cologne and Utrecht have found that co-workers can influence each other to improve healthy eating habits.  The researchers found that...

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