Food & Nutrition News
03/04/2012
Why cant we get all the vitamins and minerals we need from food?
Unfortunately we cannot get all our vitamin and mineral requirements from food alone because...more
Unfortunately we cannot get all our vitamin and mineral requirements from food alone because...more
03/04/2012
20/09/2011
Did you know...if you are an amateur or professional athlete, apples and onions may help protect you against flu
If you are an amateur or professional athlete, apples and onions may help protect you against flu...more
If you are an amateur or professional athlete, apples and onions may help protect you against flu...more
27/12/2010
27/12/2010
Fight free radicals with brandy
One shot of brandy has the same antioxidant content as the daily recommended intake of vitamin C....more
One shot of brandy has the same antioxidant content as the daily recommended intake of vitamin C....more
07/12/2010
Eat your way to a healthy heart with pistachios
Wondering what to snack on? Munch on pistachios! According to research, pistachios are the way to lower cholesterol and a healthy heart....more
Wondering what to snack on? Munch on pistachios! According to research, pistachios are the way to lower cholesterol and a healthy heart....more
24/05/2010
Regular consumption of soy products could lower your sperm count
For the men out there: if you consume soy products regularly, you may want to cut down because a diet high in soy may lower your sperm count, say studies. ...more
For the men out there: if you consume soy products regularly, you may want to cut down because a diet high in soy may lower your sperm count, say studies. ...more
07/04/2010
Teflon linked to thyroid disorders
Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), a component of Teflon, is a chemical found in many consumer and industrial items, has been linked to thyroid disorder and other diseases. Read more about PFOAs and thyroid disease and what you can do about it…...more
Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), a component of Teflon, is a chemical found in many consumer and industrial items, has been linked to thyroid disorder and other diseases. Read more about PFOAs and thyroid disease and what you can do about it…...more
07/04/2010
Delicious way to prevent strokes: eat chocolate regularly
Who said all delicious foods are always bad for our health? Well they were wrong on this one: chocolate! Eating it regularly can lower your risk of suffering a stroke. Read more about chocolate and stroke prevention…...more
Who said all delicious foods are always bad for our health? Well they were wrong on this one: chocolate! Eating it regularly can lower your risk of suffering a stroke. Read more about chocolate and stroke prevention…...more
05/03/2010
Drinking beer may keep bones strong and prevent osteoporosis
Here is an enjoyable way to maintain strong bones and perhaps even prevent osteoporosis: drink beer!...more
Here is an enjoyable way to maintain strong bones and perhaps even prevent osteoporosis: drink beer!...more
01/02/2010
Does an apple a day really keep the doctor away
Does the adage " an apple a day keeps the doctor away" have any truth to it? What health benefits do apples carry? Find out the answer to these and many more questions here......more
Does the adage " an apple a day keeps the doctor away" have any truth to it? What health benefits do apples carry? Find out the answer to these and many more questions here......more
25/01/2010
Spice up your food to protect against breast cancer
If you like your food spicy, you are just going to love the latest news: turmeric and black pepper may help prevent and treat breast cancer! ...more
If you like your food spicy, you are just going to love the latest news: turmeric and black pepper may help prevent and treat breast cancer! ...more
07/12/2009
The health risks of artificial sweeteners
If you think artificial sweeteners are helping you keep those pounds off, think again. Not only do artificial sweeteners help you gain weight, but also have many hidden health risks as well....more
If you think artificial sweeteners are helping you keep those pounds off, think again. Not only do artificial sweeteners help you gain weight, but also have many hidden health risks as well....more
27/11/2009
Low vegetable intake during pregnancy increases risk of type 1 diabetes in your baby by 70 percent
Did you know that not eating enough vegetables during pregnancy may increase the risk of your baby developing type I diabetes by 70%?...more
Did you know that not eating enough vegetables during pregnancy may increase the risk of your baby developing type I diabetes by 70%?...more
25/11/2009
Eat walnuts and reduce heart disease by 37 percent
Although walnuts are available all-year-round, we tend to associated them with Christmas season. And Christmas may be when you need walnuts the most. ...more
Although walnuts are available all-year-round, we tend to associated them with Christmas season. And Christmas may be when you need walnuts the most. ...more
16/11/2009
Mediterranean diet cuts depression by 30 percent
Want to know how to reduce your risk of developing depression easily and effectively? Did we also mention it's tasty and good for your overall health?...more
Want to know how to reduce your risk of developing depression easily and effectively? Did we also mention it's tasty and good for your overall health?...more
26/10/2009
Spice up your life with cinnamon!
It's time to start adding cinnamon to your food and beverages. And we're not just talking about Christmas being around the corner: numerous scientific studies say cinnamon should be a regular item in your diet....more
It's time to start adding cinnamon to your food and beverages. And we're not just talking about Christmas being around the corner: numerous scientific studies say cinnamon should be a regular item in your diet....more
24/09/2009
Drinking too much cola will damage your health
Do you regularly catch yourself gulping down one cola after another? If so, you could be seriously compromising your health. ...more
Do you regularly catch yourself gulping down one cola after another? If so, you could be seriously compromising your health. ...more
23/09/2009
Fatty foods increase hunger
You are really hungry; something greasy and filling like a hamburger and fries will satiate your hunger right? According to research, quite the contrary: fatty foods activate your hunger hormone....more
You are really hungry; something greasy and filling like a hamburger and fries will satiate your hunger right? According to research, quite the contrary: fatty foods activate your hunger hormone....more
22/09/2009
Shrimp: friend or foe?
You've likely heard that shrimp have a lot of cholesterol. Is this really true and should you avoid eating them?...more
You've likely heard that shrimp have a lot of cholesterol. Is this really true and should you avoid eating them?...more
01/06/2009
Why you should make bananas part of your daily diet
Bananas are a popular fruit; from children to adults, who doesn't enjoy the sweet, creamy taste? But bananas are much more than a tasty snack; studies show they contain a long list of nutrients that translates into a multitude of health benefits for you....more
Bananas are a popular fruit; from children to adults, who doesn't enjoy the sweet, creamy taste? But bananas are much more than a tasty snack; studies show they contain a long list of nutrients that translates into a multitude of health benefits for you....more
30/04/2009
Broccoli sprouts fight bacteria responsible for stomach ulcers, gastritis and gastric cancer
A study published this month reveals that daily consumption of broccoli sprouts can significantly lower levels of Heliobacter pylori (H. pylori)....more
A study published this month reveals that daily consumption of broccoli sprouts can significantly lower levels of Heliobacter pylori (H. pylori)....more
31/03/2009
An egg a day keeps the doctor away
Eggs are bad for your health; they contain high amounts of cholesterol and should be banned from your diet. Sound familiar? Whether you have high cholesterol or not, no doubt these words have resonated in your ears countless of times and you may have even believed it as well....more
Eggs are bad for your health; they contain high amounts of cholesterol and should be banned from your diet. Sound familiar? Whether you have high cholesterol or not, no doubt these words have resonated in your ears countless of times and you may have even believed it as well....more
01/03/2009
Nine reasons why you should eat dark chocolate
Delicious treats can be healthy; raw, unprocessed and unsweetened dark chocolate is so healthy in fact that it contains more antioxidants than green tea and red wine. To sweeten naturally and tone down bitterness, just add honey....more
Delicious treats can be healthy; raw, unprocessed and unsweetened dark chocolate is so healthy in fact that it contains more antioxidants than green tea and red wine. To sweeten naturally and tone down bitterness, just add honey....more
11/02/2009
Milking the truth out of milk
W.C. Fields, American Comic and Actor (1880-1946), once said: "My illness is due to my doctor's insistence that I drink milk, a whitish fluid they force down helpless babies."...more
W.C. Fields, American Comic and Actor (1880-1946), once said: "My illness is due to my doctor's insistence that I drink milk, a whitish fluid they force down helpless babies."...more
05/02/2009
Why you need to be using coconut oil
Many cultures around the world have been using coconut oil for centuries. That's because they have always known what we are just beginning to discover: coconut oil is a great source for good health. ...more
Many cultures around the world have been using coconut oil for centuries. That's because they have always known what we are just beginning to discover: coconut oil is a great source for good health. ...more
15/01/2009
Reduce your risk of cancer from fried and grilled meat with beer and red wine marinade
Unbelievable as it may sound, a study has found that we can reduce our risk of cancer by 88 percent by simply marinating our meat in beer or red wine!...more
Unbelievable as it may sound, a study has found that we can reduce our risk of cancer by 88 percent by simply marinating our meat in beer or red wine!...more
