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Nutrition is NOT a Simple Science
What is Nutritional Science? The science of human nutrition includes food science, food chains, behavioural science, wellbeing, law and policy, exercise and weight management. It is vital to study how…
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TEN of the Main (or lack of) Dietary Changes over the Last TEN Years
The National Diet and Nutrition Survey (NDNS) results from 2008 to 2017, published in January 2019, assesses detailed, quantitative information on the food consumption, nutrient intake and nutritional status of…
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The New Fast 800 Diet: Turning the Tide on Type 2 Diabetes.
The Fast 800 is a novel approach to healthy living, which is based on Dr Michael Mosley’s best-selling books: ‘The Fast Diet’, ‘Fast Exercise’ and ‘The Blood Sugar Diet’. The…
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Do We Need to Say Goodbye to the Everyday Pudding?
Public health experts have suggested that we all need to look at our increasing rates of sugar consumption. Concerning figures from Public Health England (PHE), state that the average 10…
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In-Depth: Palm Oil: Are We Unknowingly Feeding Our Children an Unethical Oil?
Palm Oil (PO) cultivation requires extensive areas of land. Its production has been linked to deforestation, climate change and socioeconomic instability. PO plantations support fewer tree and animal species, resulting…
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An Insight into British ‘Mid-Life’ Micronutrient Intakes.
What are micronutrients and why they are an important part of nutrition? Micronutrients are substances such as vitamins or minerals that are required by the human body in miniscule amounts.…
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In-Depth: Links Between Microbiota and the Gut-Lung Axis.
What is the Lung Microbiome? The lung microbiome, found in the lower respiratory tract, is a collection of microorganisms, particularly found on the mucous layer and the epithelial surfaces. It…
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Is it Time to Change Food and Drink Marketing in the Interests of Children’s Health?
An All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) named ‘Fit and Healthy Childhood’ has told the government to crack down on child obesity by enforcing a statutory regulation of marketing. They are calling…
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The Calorie Reduction Programme: A Move Forward in Tackling Childhood Obesity?
It is known that we are, on average, consuming too many calories on a regular basis. This increases our chances of becoming overweight and obese, which is a leading cause…
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School Lunches – Should Puddings be Off the Menu?
It has been reported this week that dentists are calling for school puddings to be taken off the menu. Having had my daughter start school and experience the free school…
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A Novel Treatment for Peanut Allergy: An Oral Immunotherapy in Phase III Clinical Development
What is Peanut Allergy? Peanut allergy is one of the most common food allergies, and peanuts are included as an ingredient in many food stuffs. Peanuts are not actually a…
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Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplements: An Important Piece in the Brain Health Puzzle?
What is brain health The brain is the most significant and complex organ of the human body. Increasingly, we are becoming aware that certain nutrients may help to safeguard brain…
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Nutrition – Getting it right BEFORE pregnancy.
This life-stage is often overlooked but eating well and obtaining the right balance of nutrients before pregnancy is highly important. Not only is this of value from a fertility stance…
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Sweet Cherries & Health
What are sweet cherries and why include them in your diet? Sweet cherries are small, glossy, deep red, succulent fruits rich in vitamins and nutrients. A review published in CN…
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Can drinking tea prevent cardiovascular disease?
Originating in China, the consumption and planting of tea (Camellia sinensis, Theaceae) has spread in popularity, with more than 160 countries in the world today being accustomed to tea drinking. This…
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