If I had to nominate one pervasive myth in nutrition, it would be the popular advice that we should drink at least eight glasses of water a day. Of course our bodies need water, otherwise we would die from dehydration. But the amount needed is extremely variable and depends on a person’s body size, physical activity levels, climate and what types of food they are … [Read more...] about Had your 8 glasses of water today? Time to bust this myth
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Thinking of detoxing? The pros and cons of detox diets
Detox or liver cleansing diets have been around for many years. With amazing claims of rapid and easy weight loss, improved health, together with a heavy dose of Hollywood celebrity endorsement, it is no wonder these diets are in the public spotlight. The case for detox diets shouldn't just be based on personal testimonials, so read on for the essential guide to detox diets … [Read more...] about Thinking of detoxing? The pros and cons of detox diets
Gaining weight? Don’t blame your slow metabolism
Blaming weight gain on a slow metabolism is a common catch cry from many struggling to lose weight. Most people though would be better blaming the food they’re eating, or the exercise they’re not doing, as the real culprit.First, let's consider the term ‘metabolism’. It means the process by which the body converts food into energy. In fact, someone with a ‘slow metabolism’ … [Read more...] about Gaining weight? Don’t blame your slow metabolism
Hyperactive kids? Don’t blame sugar
The connection between sugar and hyperactivity is one of the most popular food-behaviour myths going around, yet it is one that has been well and truly busted by science. Where there’s sugar, there must be hyperactive kids – or so says conventional wisdom. Science says otherwise.Any parent would tell you that seeing children fuelling up on sugar-laden cake, lollies and soft … [Read more...] about Hyperactive kids? Don’t blame sugar
Superfoods: more like a supermyth
'Superfoods' is a widely used catch-all phrase used in the marketing of exotic (and normally expensive) fruits and vegetables. But just what exactly makes a food ‘super’?'Superfood' has no meaning among nutrition scientists – the people that know the most about the science of food. The word has no legal definition, so anyone can label any food they are promoting as … [Read more...] about Superfoods: more like a supermyth