London: Research released by Flora today reveals that the UKs saturated fat consumption is a third (33.5%) higher than the average Guideline Daily Amount (GDA) for a typical UK adult* · Fat forecast: Based on the current rates of decline, … Continue reading
MYTHS AND TRUTHS – FLORA FAT FACTS – UNCOVERED Did you know that FLORA spread was launched in 1964 when the bright minds in the government and medical profession came together and asked us to create a heart healthy alternative … Continue reading
London: The British are renowned worldwide for their love of tea, which has established a place in the country’s culture and heritage. However consumers are increasingly looking for a wider range of tastes and flavours, particularly healthy options to enhance … Continue reading
London: A new pilot study from The Netherlands suggests that friendly bacteria, which have known benefits for intestinal health, may boost the number of bowel movements and relieve constipation. The study investigated the potential of a probiotic mixture to alleviate … Continue reading
Rome: A so-called “anti-wrinkle” pizza created by a nutritionist in southern Italy has caused a stir, with pizza purists protesting against the desecration of the national dish, La Stampa newspaper reported on Monday. The “primula” pizza is made up of … Continue reading
New York: Diet drinks (sodas) may be linked to a number of diseases including metabolic syndrome- high blood pressure, elevated blood sugar, a big waist, high triglycerides (a blood fat) and low HDL (good) cholesterol. Metabolic syndrome is believed to … Continue reading
London: The Safety of Soya Leading health charity the Vegetarian & Vegan Foundation (VVF) has created a new nutritional fact sheet “The Safety of Soya”. The fact sheet reviews the latest science on soya and is essential reading for vegetarians, … Continue reading
CHICKEN BREAST WITH FENNEL Recipe serves 4 persons One portion contains 218 calories (916Kj) Ingredients 4 breasts of chicken with wings (120g or 6ozs each) 1 3/4 dl (1 3/4 cups) chicken bouillon without fat 3g (1 tsp) light margarine … Continue reading
Los Angeles: Keeping a healthy weight may help people live longer by limiting brain exposure to insulin, say US scientists. A study in mice found that reducing insulin signals inside brain cells increased lifespan. In a report in the magazine … Continue reading
London: A study of the UK’s eating habits has found that the poor eat just as well as the rich. The £5 million ($11.7 million) study by Britain’s Food Standards Agency (FSA), examined the eating habits of 3,500 people and … Continue reading
Washington: Scientists have developed an chemical injection that blocks a substance in the human body responsible for laying down fat. The injection has been developed by scientists at Georgetown University, as a result of studies of the effect of stress … Continue reading
Naples: Italian scientists has created a new diet pill that fills you up as if you have eaten a whole bowl of pasta. The new 500mg pill which is drunk with two glasses of water is made of cellulose powder … Continue reading
London: Britons aim to lose a massive 13 million stone in weight by mid-August, according to a new poll by breakfast cereal giant Kelloggs. Over a quarter of Brits are currently dieting to be body-beautiful this summer, with the average … Continue reading
New York: People with a family history of Alzheimer’s have been warned not to eat the duck liver delicacy foie gras. A study by researchers at the University of Tennessee Medical School have found that the foie gras contains proteins … Continue reading
London: Join weight management expert Dr Ian Campbell (pictured right) as he talks through issues relating to weight management and the phenomena of “yo-yoing” in a live web chat on Wednesday 20th June Chat time: 12:30 (GMT). Can you relate … Continue reading
Los Angeles: The first over-the-counter diet drug approved by the US Food & Drug Administration has gone on sale. In some cities there were stampedes as the drug called Alli sold out. Alli is a lower dose version of the … Continue reading
Chicago: A fermented wheatgerm extract has a greater tumor inhibiting effect on estrogen positive and estrogen negative breast cancers than the worlds best selling cancer drug, Tamoxifen, according to research published today at the 2007 meeting of the American Society … Continue reading
London: Cocoa, the main ingredient in chocolate, is good for the circulation and eating it may reduce the risk of blood clots by improving blood circulation through the heart and brain. Cocoa, contains flavonols, naturally occurring antioxidants, which can help … Continue reading
London: A powerful antioxidant extracted from the bark of the French maritime pine tree can help prevent damage to the heart caused by high blood pressure. The study to be published in an upcoming edition of the journal of Cardiovascular … Continue reading
New Jersey: Blueberries may prevent colon cancer, a new US study has discovered. The fruit which has already been labelled a “superfood” because it contains the anti-ageing compound pterostilbene, which could prevent cancer in humans. Scientists at Rutger University in … Continue reading
New York: As few as two pistachio nuts can prevent heart disease through lowering cholesterol and keeping arteries healthy, a new report reveals. The US study carried out by Pennsylvannia State University found the risk of heart disease was significantly … Continue reading
Helsinki: Wine drinkers are healthier than drinkers of beer and spirits, according to new research conducted on men living in Finland. That’s not too much of a surprise considering the lifestyles associated with each of the beverage types, but the … Continue reading
New York: Drinking just two glasses of wine a day raises a woman’s risk of breast cancer, say researchers at the University of Mississippi Medical Centre. In an animal experiment, female mice given the human equivalent of two alcoholic drinks … Continue reading
London: Do you skip breakfast most mornings? If yes then youre not alone, as almost half (45%) of the UK admits to skipping breakfast regularly. If you think this doesnt effect you then read on to find out why you … Continue reading
London: A scientist who has suggested that adding anti-ageing chemicals known as isotopes to food would give most people an extra ten years of life as agreed to be a living experiment. Dr Mikhail Shchepirov, a visiting professor at Oxford … Continue reading
