Including almonds as a regular part of meals or as a snack has many health benefits for people at risk of diabetes.Nuts are a healthy addition to any diet. Even though nuts are high in fat, most of this is the healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated types. Nuts are also a good source of protein, fibre and vitamin E and a host of other nutrients. As part of a healthy … [Read more...] about Reason for people with diabetes to go nuts for nuts
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Lifestyle keys to cutting dementia risk
You may have seen some recent press around a book ('Grain Brain') written by a US neurologist with the claim that eating grains (and most carbohydrate foods in general) are a major culprit in causing dementia, depression, ADHD and headaches.What the book boils down to is yet another variation of a high-fat, low-carbohydrate, gluten-free, saturated fat and high cholesterol … [Read more...] about Lifestyle keys to cutting dementia risk
Say goodbye to diet debates
A viewpoint article recently published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, calling for an end to the ‘diet debate’ has certainly resonated with me. Promoting, discrediting, or debating any dietary approach to weight loss serves little benefit. Let me explain why.The scientific jury is now firmly in, with dozens of high-quality, randomised controlled trials … [Read more...] about Say goodbye to diet debates
About polycystic ovary syndrome
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
Eating secrets that keep weight off after menopause
Staving off gradual weight gain throughout life is tough, and is even tougher for women after menopause. Recent research into the eating habits of post-menopausal women has given insight into effective ways to combat this.For women, menopause is a time in their life where changes in hormones make it more likely they will gain weight around the abdomen, rather than the hips … [Read more...] about Eating secrets that keep weight off after menopause