In November of 2015, The World Health Organization released a report investigating how likely red meat and processed meats are to cause cancer. The Internet promptly exploded with headlines proclaiming ‘How your steak is giving you cancer’ and ‘Bacon is as bad for you as smoking’. Taking a step back from the attention-grabbing headlines, the real substance of the report was … [Read more...] about Keep calm and stop hatin’ on bacon
Diet changes that can help manage an irritable bowel
People suffering from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) can find symptom relief with a variety of dietary changes. Results from a new trial show that no one fixed approach will work for everyone, but there is merit in taking the principles behind the spectrum of dietary options and adapting to ‘what works’ for a person.Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common … [Read more...] about Diet changes that can help manage an irritable bowel
Portion distortion and how it makes us overeat
The larger the serving size of food, or the container it comes in, the greater likelihood a person will eat more of it. This effect, called portion distortion, can easily lead to passive over-consumption and with that, real increases in the risk of obesity and its connected diseases.It has been a fascinating field of research that has advanced over the last few decades that … [Read more...] about Portion distortion and how it makes us overeat
Foods that make you feel full
What makes a person feel full is not just how much food they've eaten, but also the type of food. Now scientists have attempted to rank a variety of foods for how well they can subjectively and objectively make a person feel full.It is a sad state of life for many in Western countries that the abundance of food available to us, 24 hours a day, is driving weight gain and … [Read more...] about Foods that make you feel full
Is gluten sensitivity real?
Going ‘gluten free’ is one of the hottest dietary trends at the moment. Now a new study has cast further doubt into if self-diagnosed 'gluten sensitivity' is related to gluten at all.Gluten-free diets are the cornerstone of managing the very real and serious autoimmune condition of coeliac disease. Putting coeliac disease aside, a person could be forgiven for thinking … [Read more...] about Is gluten sensitivity real?
Dairy causes inflammation and the Easter Bunny is real
'Dairy causes inflammation' is a popular catch cry in the 'alternative health' sphere that I hear oft repeated. The scientific evidence shows the opposite though, with dairy having significant anti-inflammatory action.Is dairy really an inflammatory food that should be on the 'avoid' list for everyone? I've always wondered how it has come to be, that my decades in medical … [Read more...] about Dairy causes inflammation and the Easter Bunny is real