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Posted on Tue, 8 Dec 09

Chocolates dark secret

Cocoa, the principle ingredient in chocolate, has been attributed to medicinal effects for millennia. But how much cocoa is enough to benefit, and is this just a good excuse to eat chocolate?

Posted on Wed, 11 Nov 09

Low salt diet for insomnia and anxiety

Could cutting salt intake reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety and insomnia? That is what a scientific report published in the 1940s suggests, although this observation has sadly long since been forgotten.

Posted on Mon, 2 Nov 09

A Mediterranean diet reduces the need for drugs in diabetics

Type 2 diabetes is an immense public health problem. Although treatments such as dietary recommendations and medications exist both are imperfect due to factors such as poor treatment response and unwanted side-effects. More effective, lower risk diabetes management approaches are needed. A recent report suggests that regular dietary counselling and a low-carbohydrate Mediterranean diet can help control diabetes and avert the need for medication.

Posted on Thu, 1 Oct 09

Spice up your diet and enjoy better health

Herbs and spices have been used by humans for millennia with archaeological evidence dating back over 50,000 years. Although used in small amounts and often considered simply flavouring herbs and spices have profound health effects. The potential benefit of herbs and spices range from improving digestion and mood to helping prevent chronic diseases such as type-2 diabetes, heart disease, Alzheimers disease and certain types of cancer (1,2). It is often the small things in life that have the biggest effect.

Posted on Thu, 16 Jul 09

Slow aging by reducing your dietary AGE

Hidden toxic substances in our diet may lead to accelerated aging. Substances known as advanced glycation end products (AGE) are present at high concentrations in processed foods, particularly foods that are exposed to unusually high heat such as in industrial ovens or deep frying [1]. Research suggests that the level of AGE in our food may accelerate physiological aging and lead to disease development.

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Chocolates dark secret

Low salt diet for insomnia and anxiety

A Mediterranean diet reduces the need for drugs in diabetics

Spice up your diet and enjoy better health

Slow aging by reducing your dietary AGE