Sugar substitute recipes don’t have to be boring – Canderel shows you how. Spiced Fruity Glazed Duck Breasts Serves: 4 Preparation Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 15-20 minutes Ingredients: For the meat: 4 duck breasts 2 teaspoons black peppercorns 1 … Continue reading
Many of us can’t even bring ourselves to say the word ‘colon’ in public, yet a healthy digestive tract could be the key to long life and, far from being a dirty word, if you are going to look after … Continue reading
Sydney: Scientists in Australia have found conclusive evidence that a high GI diet, generally rich in food that is burnt by the body quickly, leads to a higher risk of common lifestyle diseases. The Glycemic Index (GI) is a measure … Continue reading
Treat yourself to a cocktail – try the latest from Schweppes which are packed full of anti-ageing ingredients and antioxidants. Schweppes Cocktails with Russhian and Schweppes Tonic water with a hint of Pomegranate Fruity Fun 5ml Milk Thistle tincture, 15ml … Continue reading
London: Alcohol consumption in Britain continues to grow with the Brits now drinking more than Russians, according to the latest figures from the World Health Organisation. In addition teenage drinkers in the UK are the drunks of Europe. WHO figures … Continue reading
New research shows this cruciferous veggie may give you lifesaving advantages if you suffer a heart attack. Animals given broccoli extract in addition to their regular diet had three advantages over animals that didnt get the extract: They sustained … Continue reading
St Pauls: Drinking carbonated diet drinks is linked with metabolic disorders, researchers at the University of Minnesota have concluded. Metabolic syndrome is an increase in risk factors toward cardiovascular disease and diabetes. This includes a larger waistline, high blood pressure … Continue reading
London: Batchelors has launched a new range of delicious and wholesome soups, appropriately named Soupfulls. Filling and satisfying, each soup is loaded with quality, chunky meat and vegetables, making it hard to decide whether to use a fork or a … Continue reading
London: Nearly half the population (45%) do not realise that too much saturated fat (SAFA) is bad for their health. This latest research from independent UK body, The Fat Panel, also reveals that whilst one in seven fail to link … Continue reading
London: Salt-rich diets could be the reason why many children are getting fatter, University of London researchers say. In a study of data on 1,600 children, they found that children eating a salty diet tended to drink more, including more … Continue reading
Too much fast food and too little exercise can harm the liver in just one month, research suggests. A small study found that people who ate junk food twice a day experienced varying degrees of damage to their liver. They … Continue reading
Vancouver: Just two cans of a carbonated drink can increase a man’s chance of getting the painful joint disease gout by a staggering 85 per cent, according to new research from Canada. The study, published online by the British Medical … Continue reading
Sydney: Scientists have discovered that chocolate may increase the likelihood of osteoporosis and bone fractures in women. In a new study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition women who ate chocolate every day were found to have less … Continue reading
London: Do you worry about what goes into your kids food? Do you find it difficult to know which foods are high in additives? Children are very sensitive to what they eat, particularly when it comes to salt intake. Eating … Continue reading
As a lack of vitamin D is linked to various diseases including the return of rickets, cancer, heart disease, tuberculosis and diabetes. Since it is produced in the skin on exposure to sunlight, those living in Scotland and the North … Continue reading
A study in Japan has found folate, a vitamin found in green leafy vegetables, reduced the symptoms of depression amongst men by 50 per cent in over 500 subjects studied. This might be news to many of us, but it … Continue reading
London: Pinolenic Acid, a natural plant extract, from the Korean pine nut (Pinus Koraiensis), has been shown to suppress appetite dramatically without causing harmful stimulatory side effects. A form of polyunsaturated fatty acid it attacks the underlying mechanisms involved in … Continue reading
New York: Partida Tequila and Nacional 27 Manager/Mixologist Adam Seger has a better solution to help you get a little healthy while you imbibe this season: LookBetterNaked! This holiday season, Partida has teamed up with Seger to create a new … Continue reading
London: Research out today shows that the current barrage of health and food information has confused people to the extent that one in four (26%) now choose to ignore government diet and nutrition advice. Instead, millions of Brits now rely … Continue reading
London: More than three-quarters of British families no longer have breakfast together, according to new research. The traditional morning sit-down has virtually disappeared as increasing workloads which require longer hours in the office take their toll on family life. Instead, … Continue reading
London In the beautiful, tranquil surroundings of Penrhos Court, a Herefordshire manor farm on the Welsh borders, award-winning author, chef and nutritionist, Daphne Lambert, has run Greencuisine organic food, vitality and health courses for over 15 years. Greencuisine offers a … Continue reading
New York: The Volmetrics diet method has been named the best overall diet plan in America, nudging out Weight Watchers and Jenny Craig. A panel of experts from Consumer Reports magazine rated diets on nutritional analysis, amount of weight lost, … Continue reading
London: Many people enjoy drinking alcohol and then exercise the following day quite comfortably. While this fact sheet outlines the impact that alcohol can have on the bodys performance during exercise, it is not designed to persuade people to change … Continue reading
Boston: A diet rich in potatoes, white bread and white rice may be contributing to a “silent epidemic” of a dangerous liver condition. “High-glycaemic” foods – rapidly digested by the body – could be causing “fatty liver”, increasing the risk … Continue reading
London: Many Britons are unaware how to follow a healthy, balanced diet, the official food watchdog has said. A survey by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) suggests widespread ignorance about how much starchy food like rice, bread and pasta should … Continue reading
