EU sugar quotas and the obesity problem
The EU sugar market has long been regulated by quotas which imposed limits on production of beet sugar. However, since September 30th, production and export...
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.
Hero to zero – sugary drinks
Logically, it seems like a good idea to switch from sugary drinks to versions made using artificial sweeteners. You get the same sugary taste without...
Brussels sprouts could hold the key to treating Alzheimer’s
Brussels sprouts could provide an answer to treating Alzheimer’s – the most common cause of dementia. A supercharged version of the acid derived from our...
Can drugs help obese kids?
Researchers at Teesside University have been examining drug interventions for the treatment of childhood obesity and found that, although drugs have been found to aid...
Weight loss; eat more and exercise less!
When I hear people being advised to exercise more and eat less to lose weight, I despair because the conventional advice is scientifically and biologically...
Anaphylaxis – a knowledge gap
Community healthcare professionals lack knowledge on severe allergic reactions in children, according to a recent study published in the journal, Clinical and Experimental Allergy. School...
Mood and weight loss
Studies have shown that dieting does have an effect on psychological wellbeing. Famous early studies in the 20th century on men who were deprived of...
Yo-yoing bad for skin and bones
Yo-yo dieting has one very obvious effect on skin – constantly losing and regaining weight can leave permanent stretch marks and sagging and drooping skin....
The Winter-warming Curry Diet
Britons love their curries, and figures show we now choose spicy food from the Indian subcontinent over Italian, Chinese and even fish ‘n’ chips. But...
Salt sinners
Salt has been used as a flavour enhancer for thousands of years, but unfortunately, eating too much salt can have serious health consequences. Salt is...
