20170809

Food poisoning warning: Five items in your fridge putting you most at risk

Food poisoningCertain foods are more at risk of bacterial growth than others, such as eggs, chicken and raw milk.
You can avoid being affected by cooking eggs thoroughly, and avoiding foods that purposely contain undercooked eggs, like mayonnaises and salad dressings, according to the Australian Institute of Food Safety. Express

20170731

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

“Self-pity is our worst enemy and if we yield  to it, we can never do anything wise in  this world.” - Helen Keller

20170730

The lifetime nutrition plan: How to eat in your 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s and 70s to stay strong, healthy and active

Keep your eyes sharp: Broccoli is rich in lutein, a yellow pigment which may protect eyesight
Cassandra Barns is a nutritionist who specializes in energy, sleep and digestion. She explains that as we get older our priorities, hobbies and eating habits change. So, too, do our nutritional needs. Here, she has compiled an exclusive comprehensive guide to the amount of calories and types of nutrients you need as you age. Among the tips, she says that in your 20s you can load up on calories, in your 30s you need rainbow vegetables, in your 40s you need turmeric for your joints, in your 50s you need broccoli for your eyesight, in your 60s you need red meat for your blood cells, and in your 70s you need fish for your brain. Mail

Caffeine IS harmless: Myth-busting review reveals powerful stimulant is safe to take and even boosts mental performance


The stimulant, which has long been ridiculed by those who believe it to be harmful, is safe up to 400mg a day - around four cups of coffee, says a British dietitian who conducted a major review. Mail

20170721

How to live longer: Three things you should do to add seven years to life

live longer seven years drinking alcohol smoking weightDRINKING alcohol should be drunk in moderation, experts warn, because overindulging can increase the risk of developing cancer, liver disease and even dementia. Scientists have revealed limiting alcohol content is one of the three things people can do to live longer. Scientists  found those who also consumed alcohol in moderate levels lived seven more years without disability than the general population. Express