Starvation in hospitals
Nurse Helen Cowan talks about starvation, dehydration and death in hospitals. “Kill by mouth” read a recent headline in the Sun newspaper. Readers were informed that...
Nutrition
The Nutrition category explores the role of food and nutrients in supporting health, wellbeing and disease prevention. It offers evidence-based guidance on dietary patterns, nutrient needs and practical approaches to eating well, while also examining emerging research and common misconceptions. From tips for balanced meals to insights into the relationship between nutrition and long-term health, this category helps readers make informed choices that support both body and mind.
Secrets of a Food Doctor
Fasting has become more mainstream in the last three years thanks to books like The Fast Diet. New research suggests that fasting for 18 hours...
Valentine’s Day: Dark chocolate is best
When it comes to health-boosting properties, cocoa content is key. Therefore, the darker you eat your chocolate, the better. Bittersweet chocolate contains up to 75...
The colourful life of a nutritionist
I lead the colourful life of a nutritionist. I am a living experiment and I definitely practice what I preach. I would not expect anyone to...
Easing Crohn’s disease with diet
The evidence of diet playing an important factor in the control and relief of Crohn’s disease symptoms is much stronger in children. But there is...
Conference call to weight loss
Conference calling has been used by the business community for great effect for years, but it has also been helping women and men lose weight...
Empty alcohol
Alcohol has no nutritional benefit. It is a toxin that contains excess calories and contributes to weight gain without any positive outcome for health. There...
A rough guide to health food supplements
There are dozens of supplements available from health food stores, pharmacies, supermarkets, the Internet and via mail order. All can be bought without any medical advice....
You are what you eat
A major weakness in all nutrition and diet studies is that we have no true measure of what people eat. We rely solely on people...
More good reasons for the Sugar Tax
Last month, the UK government published draft legislation for a tax on sugar-sweetened drinks, which is set to begin from April 2018. The rate has...
