Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common problems affecting women of child-bearing age. Learn why PCOS is a serious problem for women and how dietary and lifestyle changes can help manage and potentially even reverse many health and fertility problems associated with this condition.PCOS is a health problem that can affect a woman’s menstrual cycle, … [Read more...] about About polycystic ovary syndrome
Food allergies and intolerances explained
Food allergies and food intolerances are two very separate things, yet are easily confused. Knowing the differences between them determines how best to diagnose and treat them.A true allergy involves activation of the body's immune system and usually occurs immediately after exposure to the food causing the allergy. Only 5 per cent of people have true food allergies and … [Read more...] about Food allergies and intolerances explained
Eating: what memories are made of
The memory of what we believe we have eaten in a recent meal is now considered an important part of regulating our appetite and hunger.What drives us to desire food is a complex mix of hormones, psychology and physiology. One new research frontier being explored is how our recent memory of what we have eaten (termed episodic memory) can modify future food intake.If … [Read more...] about Eating: what memories are made of
Can’t keep weight off? Blame your hunger hormones
Losing weight is hard, but holding onto hard fought gains can be even harder. Weight regain is faced by almost all successful weight losers, resulting in the need to turn to yet another variation of the dieting, exercising and self-denial merry-go-round ride. New research has now found that people who successfully lose weight, only to find it come back on again, can blame their … [Read more...] about Can’t keep weight off? Blame your hunger hormones
Antioxidant supplements no help in preventing heart disease
A comprehensive scientific review has concluded that a range of popular vitamin and antioxidant supplements fail badly in showing any evidence that they can help cut the risk of heart disease.Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a major cause of death in developed countries and is largely influenced by food and lifestyle choices. CVD is an umbrella term which includes heart … [Read more...] about Antioxidant supplements no help in preventing heart disease
Tips for dealing with a fussy eater
Many parents are naturally concerned if their child isn't 'eating their greens'. Almost half of toddlers are considered fussy eaters so the problem is very common. In fact, rather than calling it a 'problem', being a fussy eater should be seen as a normal part of a toddler's development. It is how parents deal with a child's fussy eating habit that is most important to focus … [Read more...] about Tips for dealing with a fussy eater