On chewing yourself slim, and why Theresa May’s carb fest has doomed us all
This week’s nutrition headlines: chewing yourself slim, the Daily Express gets it right and why we’re all doomed, thanks to Theresa May’s menu.
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Author: MariaC
Winning at weight loss: Check for underactive thyroid (again)
Fatigue and easy weight gain are typical symptoms of an underactive thyroid. Too many people see their doctors for a thyroid test, which comes back negative. That doesn’t necessarily mean that there isn’t a thyroid problem – mild hypothyroidism is surprisingly common, and usually passes undetected.
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The Secret Diet Ingredient That Protects Your Skin From Sun Damage: Carotenoids
Plants contain carotenoids, antioxidants that protect them from sun damage. When we eat these plants, they pass on this protection. Eating lots of carotenoid-rich fruits and vegetables protects skin from the harmful effects of the sun.
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Solving The Population Crisis with Falling Life Expectancy and Male Fertility
There could be a link between the recently announced fall in life expectancy and the fall in male sperm count. At least the combination of both factors may help solve the global population problem, and the pensions crisis.
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Killer Coconuts, Eternity Through Coffee and Saying No to Fake Food
In the news this week: coconuts are killers, coffee helps you live forever and the soya substitutes that are just not the real thing.
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Snorting Chocolate, Trimming Obesity and Dissing the Bake-Off
The week in nutrition news – World Chocolate Day and snorting cocoa, Theresa May’s unique way of tackling obesity and comparing smoking to the Bake-Off.
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Food, In A Nutshell #2: Glucose-Fructose Syrup, Sugar’s Evil Twin
Ordinary sugar is bad, but glucose-fructose syrup is even worse. Used as a sweetener by the food industry because it is cheaper than sugar, it promotes obesity and is a health hazard.
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Why You Should Eat More Butter – And Bin that Spread
Butter is not only entirely natural, it contains health-giving fatty acids, such as butyric acid. It also contains CLA, which has been shown to help block colon tumour cells. Margarines and spreads, on the other hand, are made from refined vegetable oils, and not only have an inferior taste, but also contain trans fats.
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Quinoa: Is it the superfood it’s cracked up to be?
Quinoa is considered something of a superfood, because of its protein and mineral content. But is it truly deserving of its reputation, and culinary status?
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The link between diet and depression: 5 important facts
Although diet plays a crucial role in the normal functioning of the brain, it is often overlooked as a major cause of depression, despite all the evidence. This article describes how certain nutrient deficiencies can lead to depression. Find out how to ensure you are eating the right foods for a healthy brain.
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