The Mediterranean diet has been hailed as one of the healthiest in the world, but the economic crisis means that it could no longer be affordable for the average European family.
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A recently launched charity, Obesity Action Campaign! is hosting a charity summer ball in one of London’s hottest venues, the Langham Hotel, on Friday June 29 2012, to raise awareness of obesity and its many health consequences for the nation.
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A controversial “fat tax” is being discussed to help Britain ease the problem of obesity. Ahead of the 65th World Health Assembly in Geneva from May 21 to May 26, medical experts have proposed a 20% tax to be levied against unhealthy food and drink.
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All food should be clearly labelled and children should get nutrition advice as a compulsory component of the national curriculum in schools. That's the recommendations from a new BMA report on the obesity epidemic in Scotland and beyond.
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Fruit, vegetables, wholegrains, beans and pulses are all great sources of fibre. And while they improve digestion, did you know about the other health benefits? A health review by scientists in India looked at fibre intake over the past few decades.
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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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Quality is as important as quantity when it comes to altering your diet to have prevent a stroke. New research found dietary patterns and excess energy intake - overeating - are more likely to have an effect on your risk of stroke.
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It might be time to ditch the diet. New research found mindful eating, coupled with daily medication and a healthy eating lecture, helped women reduce belly fat without counting a single calorie. The study is published in the Journal of Obesity.
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Regular exercise could automatically lead to a healthier diet, according to a new study exploring the link between the two.
Harvard University researchers say data from certain epidemiological studies suggest tendencies towards a good diet and the right amount of physical activity often come hand in hand.
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Can chewing gum help you lose weight? Scientists believe gum helps people feel "full" after eating as it triggers a hormone to be released into the bloodstream that regulates appetite. This hormone, human PYY, is released after eating or exercise.
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What is it that tells our brains we are full? Researchers have found a hormone combo in the gut that sends 'fullness' messages to the brain, which could be developed into a pill to help tackle overeating and obesity-related illnesses.
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The Department of Health is launching an ambitious plan to slash five billion calories off the nation’s daily diet by opting for smarter food choices and committing to maintaining a healthy BMI in a bid to cut Britain's spiralling obesity rates.
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Green tea has many anti-oxidant benefits and many believe it can help with water retention and even prevent weight gain. A new study in the US found mice given a compound found in green tea gained weight more slowly than other mice on the same diet.
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Many soft drink manufacturers are using misleading marketing and advertising to dupe parents and children, according to a report by the Children’s Food Campaign. They found, for example, a website that suggests a soft drink is better than water.
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Years of yo-yo dieting puts a strain on the body and some experts believe carrying a little extra weight is actually safer than periods of weight gain and rapid weight loss - despite the health problems associated with even moderate obesity levels.
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Childhood obesity is on the rise in the UK and even parents are not in denial any more. New research found a hird of parents of children under the age of four believe that their child is overweight, but 22% of these parents claimed to be unconcerned.
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New research has found that the variety of foods now available in restaurants and supermarkets could be to blame for the rapidly rising levels of obesity. The key to losing weight could be ‘meal monotony’ which can lead to reduced calorie consumption.
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British parents could be killing their kids with food, with new reports saying 500,000 children in England are at risk of developing life-threatening liver disease because they are overweight. 25% of UK kids will be clinically obese by 2050.
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Including teenagers in family meals is key to heading off problems such as eating disorders, obesity and inadequate nutrition, researchers claim. A study shows even sitting down to just three family meals a week can be enough to safeguard the health of teens in ‘significant ways’.
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Crisps and chips can be hard to resist at times, although new research shows it's more than just hunger that leads us to reach for the carbohydrates. Scientists found they release natural marijuana-like chemicals in the body called endocannabinoids.
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A new study by American researchers reveals that children and adolescents who eat candy are less overweight or obese than their non-candy consuming counterparts. The study appears in the peer-reviewed, Food and Nutrition Research journal and is seen as potentially important given the current state of childhood obesity epidemic.
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Brits are becoming blase with their diets, not making the connection between obesity and increased risk of diabetes. Even those who do realise poor health can increase diabetes risk mistakenly believe that diabetes can simply be handled with insulin.
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Eating a high protein breakfast can help reduce hunger pangs throughout the day and prevent overeating, according to a study at the University of Missouri. Research found that it increases the desire to limit further food intake and reduces hunger.
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Overweight Brits are in denial about their weight and continue with an unhealthy diet in spite of health warnings, new research suggests. One in five overweight people surveyed in the UK said they have never tried to lose their excess weight.
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A gene linked to type 2 diabetes and cholesterol levels has been found to be a ‘master regulator’ gene which also controls the behaviour of other genes found within fat in the body, which means it could be a possible target for treatments of other problems.
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