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News and Blogs: Food and Nutrients
A review of 31 trials has added to evidence suggesting that including fructose (the sugar found in fruit and added to some processed foods) in your diet does not adversely affect your weight, as long...
US researchers have found that sulforaphane, one of the main phytochemicals in cruciferous vegies such as broccoli and cauliflower, can target and kill prostate cancer cells – without attacking...
Taurine, a nutrient found in the dark meat of turkey and chicken, may lead to a 60 per cent decrease in the risk of coronary heart disease among women with high total cholesterol levels, a US study...
There could be a link between how much fruit and veg you eat and how attractive others think you are.A Scottish study correlated fruit and veg consumption with changes in skin tone in 35 Caucasian...
You may have already heard (and rejoiced at!) the recent news from a US study that reported regularly eating chocolate is related to a lower BMI in women aged 20 to 85.Of 1000 healthy and active...
Researchers from the University of Sydney’s Westmead Millennium Institute for Medical Research have added to the evidence that soft drink is not good for our kids.They studied over 2300 12-year...
The subject of organic vs non-organic produce is always a tricky one. There isn’t a straightforward answer to which is better. Most people will tell you they buy organic produce because it...
If you thought healthy eating was all about getting your daily intake of vitamins, you’re in for a surprise. For, far beyond the reach of a multivitamin pill, eating real fresh fruit and vegies...
A moderate carbohydrate diet is best for maintaining weight loss, while also reducing your risk of chronic disease, a study has found.A diet with about 40 per cent of your energy coming from low-GI...
You may joke about your addiction to ice-cream, but a new study suggests cravings for this dessert can be similar to those experienced by drug addicts.The 2012 study, published in the American...
Researchers from the University of California have called for sugar to be regulated in a similar way to alcohol and tobacco, to protect public health.They believe sugar is fuelling a global obesity...
Concerned about how many junk food ads your family is exposed to?The Cancer Council NSW has come up with a way to cut down the number of junk food ads you and your kids watch. Go to www.fatfreetv.com...
A recent, small US study has found that the amount and type of fat in men’s diets may affect the quality and concentration of sperm in their semen.In 99 men, it was found that a high total fat...
An antioxidant in cacao (cocoa), epicatechin, has been shown to improve muscle endurance in mice.Mice were put through a 15-day exercise regime, with performance and fatigue measured. Those given...
A study using mice genetically predisposed to skin cancer has found a combination of exercise and increased caffeine intake reduced the development of the cancer by over 60%.The mice also lost weight...