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  • A recent article in The Scientist, ‘Omega-3s: Fishing for a Mechanism’, looks at the effectiveness of fish oils for the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease. “Dietary intake of PUFAs, specifically the n-3 PUFAs found in fish (commonly known as omega-3s), could serve as a perfect solution, but the lack of understanding of how PUFAs…

  • Poor diet and Alzheimer’s Today, the Guardian reports that the evidence linking poor diet to the cause of Alzheimer’s supports the drastic need to reduce levels of sugar and fat in our diet.  With companies using hidden sugar, salt and many other ingredients in the foods we consume, the increase of diabetes and it’s connection…

  • Is organic food healthier than other produce? Recent headlines have pushed back against organic food in recent days, following a study which reported that organic produce is “not any healthier”. NYR Natural News tried to make sense of the headlines, speaking to Dr Charles Benbrook. Click here to read his response Recent press articles: BBC…

  • The truth about cereal bars: Recent research by the consumer group Which? has found that most cereal bars are high in sugar and fat, making their healthy image a “myth”, according to the BBC and The Independent. This story has been covered by a number of other newspapers, including the Sun, which calls the snack…

  • Dietician uses food to make us fitter

    Coventry University are this week launching a revolutionary new cookbook and app that can help you use food to get fitter. The Cooking for sport and exercise recipe resource shows you how easy it can be to eat healthy and improve your exercise or training regimes. This exciting and easy-to-use cookbook makes the science of…

  • Cancer Charity’s concern over Olympic partners: World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) has joined the growing chorus voicing concern over the links between London 2012 and companies such as McDonald’s, Coca-Cola and Cadbury. The cancer prevention charity fears the marketing of food and drink high in fat, sugar and salt at the Olympics will associate these…

  • http://www.bbc.co.uk/emp/worldwide/player.swf<!– BBC News reports on the link between salty foods and stomach cancer: Cutting back on salty foods such as bacon, bread and breakfast cereals may reduce people’s risk of developing stomach cancer, according to the World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF). It wants people to eat less salt and for the content of food to…

  • Two mugs of coffee a day could help keep the heart healthy. A study has linked the drink with a lower risk of heart failure. With up to 40 per cent of those affected dying within a year of diagnosis, heart failure has a worse survival rate than many cancers. The latest research suggests that…

  • If you suffer from a sweet tooth, these 6 steps reportedly help to kick the craving for sugar: Switch from sugar to sweeteners Buy local produce which is lower in sugar Eat more protein Make sure to get your vitamin C Find supplement support Swap sugar for spice For more information Copyright (c) 123RF Stock…

  • Always reaching for coffee when low on energy?  Trying the new ‘superfood’?  NHS Choices looks at the scientific evidence behind detoxing, superfoods, energy drinks and vitamin supplements, and what actually does work. Copyright (c) 123RF Stock Photos

  • 5 (scientific) reasons we’re always hungry Hunger pangs are caused by so many factors – even the weather!  Stylist looks at the reasons we reach for food in the afternoon, including: temperature, portion sizes, aroma, lighting and sleep. *steps away from the snack box* Copyright (c) 123RF Stock Photos

  • Dr Fiona Holland explains what made her realise that re-evaluating judgements about our bodies to promote self-esteem was an important area to look into… I became interested in body-based messages while studying sport psychology and when I later worked for a company that offered nutrition counselling, exercise programming and self-esteem training for people who were…