20170819

Weight loss diet: Eating THIS nut can help stave off obesity

Weight loss dietResearch has revealed how walnuts can aid weight loss and reduce risk of obesity.
The study published in the journal Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism, found the nut could discourage overeating by promoting a feeling of fullness.
This is because they activate an area of the brain associated with regulating hunger and cravings. Express

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