The sector has come under increasing scrutiny in the past few weeks after research published in September’s Annals of Internal Medicine found ‘no discernible difference’ between the nutritional content of organic and non organic food.
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While dieting is not advised in pregnancy, a new campaign aims to educate mothers-to-be to make sensible choices in their pregnancy diet - and not just use a bump as a license to eat junk! 200 extra calories per day are advised in pregnancy.
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Experts warn that people embarking on exercise regimes may not get the results they want because of ignorance over the snacks they eat afterwards. A poll found that nearly half (46%) of all gym-goers generally eat a snack soon after exercising.
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You can have cake on a gluten-free diet - really! Leiths has put together an inspiring one-day workshop this June, designed to enhance your kitchen confidence and skills when cooking without wheat, using different gluten-free flours and grains.
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Eat smart this spring and choose snacks with slow-release energy to make the most of your day. Oats are a wholegrain food that contain fibre and release energy slowly, which helps satisfy and keep hunger at bay throughout the day.
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Don't be fooled by food labels! While many branded products make all sorts of health claims, new rules from the European Food Safety Authority mean that it is essential to provide scientific evidence of a positive impact on health.
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If your new year fitness resolution is still going strong, make sure you back up that gym routine with a healthy diet. Nutritional advice is available from expert as part of a new range of workshops at Pure Gym, at 22 locations in the UK.
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The more you read websites and news resources such as FoodNotes.co.uk, the better your diet will be. Don't take our word for it - Italian researchers found a direct link between news consumption and adaption of the Mediterranean diet.
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Are our taste buds to blame for overeating and indulgence? Our tongues are more or less sensitive to fat according to variations in our genes, new research suggests. The CD36 gene is far more sensitive to the presence of fat than others.
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Regular consumption of flavonoid-rich foods can help in the management of type 2 diabetes and even help reduce the risk of heart attack, according to a new study Flavonoids occur in foods such as berries, tea and certain types of chocolate.
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Small changes add up to big differences and, if you change one thing this January, try looking at your intake of carbs. Researchers found low-GI foods, such as wholemeal bread, reduce inflammation that is associated with disease and obesity.
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A vegan diet can help you feel full of energy, as long as it is balanced enough to provide you with all the nutrients you need. In fact, there are even vegan athletes, following in the meat-free footsteps of Billie Jean King and Martina Navratilova.
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Most January resolutions will have been broken by Friday dinner time, it seems. A staggering 92% of dieters said that they take the weekend off dieting and risk destroying all their hard work from the working week, according to a survey.
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Coconut milk and yoghurt is much-loved by nutritionists and celebrities, offering a dairy-free alternative at breakfast time or a super-sweet, healthy dessert with just 150 calories. COYO coconut milk yoghurt is now available in the UK.
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Being overweight is a factor in a number of diseases, including cancer, heart disease and diabetes - but new research shows many Brits underestimate the calorie content of everyday foods, confused by labels such as ‘light’ and ‘reduced fat’.
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Stock up now on some fresh and organic foods to get your cupboards ready for a mini January detox. Just seven days can give you your body back after festive indulgence. Ilona Wesle, nutritionist and co-founder of MyDetoxDiet, has some tips.
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While many put cancer down to bad luck, a new study proves a healthy lifestyle minimises your chances of getting ill. More than 100,000 cancers - one third of those diagnosed in the UK each year - are caused by lifestyle, such as unhealthy diets.
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Yet more reasons to up your fruit and vegetable intake - an 11-year Swedish study has found a diet rich in antioxidants lowers the risk of stroke, even in those with a history of heart disease, by reducing inflammation and blood vessel damage.
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Boiled, mashed or chipped, we can't get enough of those lovely spuds. Versatile potatoes have topped poll to find the UK's favourite vegetable, while bananas were chosen as favourite fruit in a poll of 2,000 by tibits vegetarian restaurant.
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Milk can give us healthy teeth and bones but did you know it is also used for post-exercise recovery? A international conference hosted by The Dairy Council in London focussed on case studies of international athletes to demonstrate milk's appeal.
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The way you eat can affect calorie intake as much as exactly what you eat, scientists believe. A US study found women who were told to eat quickly consumed 646 calories in nine minutes, but slow eaters consumed just 579 calories in 29 minutes.
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Having trouble sticking to a diet? You may just be a commitment-phobe! A new poll found 51% of Brits admitted they're not committed to a healthy diet and lifestyle, cost and commitment issues leave them choosing unhealthy treats over healthy foods.
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Despite growing obesity levels, it seems the average diet in England is still pretty healthy. BMJ Open reports on a study that found that around 4,000 deaths could be prevented every year if the whole UK adopted the average diet eaten in England.
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A low-fat diet with fish oil supplements for four to six weeks has been found to slow the growth of prostate cancer cells in human tissue, in a study by researchers at UCLA that compared the regime with a traditional high-fat Western diet.
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Women going through the menopause can ease their symptoms with a healthy diet - and adequate vitamin D is essential to reduce the risk of osteoporosis. However a Spanish study found the average intake of vitamin D was just 39% of the RDA.
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