The UK consumes more “ultra-processed” junk food than the rest of Europe. Stroke victims are getting younger and younger. Cheddar Man helps us join the dots.
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In other news. It doesn’t get any better.
Read moreAvocados are trendy. And it is true, they are very nutritious, full of vitamins, potassium and carotenoids. Like olive oil, they are rich in monounsaturated fat. But instead of making a fuss about one food, we should take eating nutritious food, like the avocado, for granted.
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The nutrition news this week. It’s as absurd as ever.
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Many extraordinary claims are made for the therapeutic effects of the coconut. And it looks like many of them are justified. With its exceptional oil, water, and medium chain fats, the coconut is the food of kings. It doesn’t taste bad either.
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Honey is an extraordinarily nutritious food, despite its high sugar content. That may sound like a strange paradox; after all, the harmful effects of sugar on health are well documented. Even so, honey has some remarkable health properties that make it the exception to the rule. Here are five reasons why you should keep a jar in your store cupboard.
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This week, we learned:
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Black pudding has traditionally held a reputation as a health hazard. But the reality is that this delicious breakfast component is full of readily digestible nutrients, especially those which fuel the brain.
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Forget Halloween and bonfire night: the most important fixture in your calendar is UK Sausage Week, which is now upon us.
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This week, we learned:
That a Spanish company has created a low-fat avocado. Seriously. The whole point of an avocado is its fat content, most of which is monounsaturated – just like olive oil.
