Whole foods etc.

Food Fears in Modern Society

2014-06-26T21:59:00.003+02:00

http://www.sciencebasedmedicine.org/food-fears/

Great article about a Cornell University study on food fears

Food addiction

2013-05-01T18:11:00.003+02:00

Scientists are divided over whether or not addiction could be contributing to rising global obesity. Does food addiction really exist and - if it does - how can it be treated?
read more at BBC News

Nutrition and the risk of stroke

2011-12-13T17:56:00.000+01:00

"Poor nutrition in the first year of a mother's life and undernutrition in utero, infancy, childhood, and adulthood predispose individuals to stroke in later life, but the mechanism of increased stroke risk is unclear. Overnutrition also increases the risk of stroke, probably by accelerating the development of obesity, hypertension, hyperlipidaemia, and diabetes. Reliable evidence suggests that dietary supplementation with antioxidant vitamins, B vitamins, and calcium does not reduce the risk of stroke. Less reliable evidence suggests that stroke can be prevented by diets that are prudent, aligned to the Mediterranean or DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diets, low in salt and added sugars, high in potassium, and meet, but do not exceed, energy requirements. Trials in progress are examining the effects of vitamin D and marine omega-3 fatty acid supplementation on incidence of stroke. Future challenges include the need to improve the quality of evidence linking many nutrients, foods, and dietary patterns to the risk of stroke." - link to full article: Nutrition and the risk of stroke : The Lancet Neurology

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Myth: Carbohydrates are bad for your health

2011-12-06T10:45:00.000+01:00

"In the recent past, no-carb and low-carb diets have demonized carbohydrates in the eyes of the public. It’s time to take a new look at carbs! First of all, carbohydrates are the primary source of fuel for the body. Without them, we would have a very difficult time functioning and moving about our day-to-day activities." read more... Dr. Oz's Health Myths | Yahoo! Health:

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20 Unusual Uses for Coffee

2011-11-29T10:00:00.000+01:00

"We love coffee for its flavor, its aroma and of course its pick-me-up, but there are at least 20 more compelling reasons to stay stocked up. These tips will give you surprising and unusual uses for fresh coffee beans or grounds that have gone stale, the pounds of used grounds you toss out every week and the dregs at the bottom of your cup. " 20 Unusual Uses for Coffee | At Home - Yahoo! Shine

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8 of the World’s Healthiest Spices & Herbs You Should Be Eating

2011-11-28T10:09:00.000+01:00

8 of the World’s Healthiest Spices & Herbs You Should Be Eating | Vitality - Yahoo! Shine:

"Modern science is beginning to uncover the ultimate power of spices and herbs, as weapons against illnesses from cancer to Alzheimer's disease. "We're now starting to see a scientific basis for why people have been using spices medicinally for thousands of years," says Bharat Aggarwal, Ph.D., professor at the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston and author of Healing Spices (Sterling, 2011)."

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5 ways to help your pet live longer | Pets - Yahoo! Shine

2011-11-13T10:53:00.000+01:00

Yahoo Shine gives some suggestions to help your pets live longer.

"We all want our pets to live long, healthy lives – and we'd all do just about anything to ensure that our cats and dogs can stay with us as long as possible. What five things can you do to keep your pet safe, happy, and by your side longer? We've listed them below, and chances are, you're probably on top of them already." Follow link for details...5 ways to help your pet live longer | Pets - Yahoo! Shine

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Fibre and whole grains 'reduce bowel cancer risk'

2011-11-11T10:36:00.000+01:00

"Eating more cereals and whole grains could reduce the risk of developing colorectal cancer, a BMJ study says.

Researchers from Imperial College London found that for every 10g a day increase in fibre intake, there was a 10% drop in the risk of bowel cancer.

But their analysis of 25 previous studies found that fruit and vegetable fibre did not reduce risk.

A cancer charity called for more detailed research on the quantity and type of fibre to eat."

Follow link for full BBC article...
BBC News - Fibre and whole grains 'reduce bowel cancer risk

Conclusion from the study published in the BMJ "A high intake of dietary fibre, in particular cereal fibre and whole grains, was associated with a reduced risk of colorectal cancer. Further studies should report more detailed results, including those for subtypes of fibre and be stratified by other risk factors to rule out residual confounding. Further assessment of the impact of measurement errors on the risk estimates is also warranted.

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DASH Eating Plan

2011-11-09T10:27:00.000+01:00

DASH Eating: "Our nutrition advice is based on the DASH eating plan - a diet with more scientific proof behind it than any other eating plan. The DASH Diet is a well-balanced way of eating that provides lots of choice and is easy to learn. It centers on real foods, not chemicals, food labels, or supplements. It is rich in fruits, vegetables, and low-fat dairy foods and reduced in red meat, fats, and sweets. This healthy way of eating has been thoroughly tested in several large studies sponsored by the National Institutes of Health and has been scientifically proven to help people lose weight, lower their blood pressure and cholesterol, and even improve how they feel!"

Follow the link for personal recommendations.

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7 Dinner Recipes

2011-11-08T10:34:00.000+01:00

Food on Shine:

Seven easy dinner recipes

MONDAY - Chili macaroni

TUESDAY - Curried coconut-butternut squash soup

WEDNESDAY - Pork chops with Gorgonzola & pears

THURSDAY - Spinach and broccoli-stuffed shells

FRIDAY - Two-bean tamale pie

SATURDAY - Salmon with pepita-lime butter

SUNDAY - Tuscan pasta with tomato-basil cream

Follow above Shine link for full details

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Is Seaweed the Next Big Superfood? - Healthy Living on Shine

2011-11-03T12:50:00.000+01:00

Shine from Yahoo asks...

Is Seaweed the Next Big Superfood? - Healthy Living on Shine: "It seems that sea veggies are a hot new superfood, with reported benefits ranging from heart protection to weight loss. Currently researchers are studying potentially protective compounds in eight species of seaweed from Ireland and Canada that may help reduce blood clots and hardening of the arteries , two major risk factors for heart disease. "

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Dr. Walter Crinnion: Will Vitamins Kill You More Than Drugs?

2011-11-01T12:50:00.000+01:00

"The two main journals of the American Medical Association both published articles in the same week that concluded women who took a multiple vitamin/mineral or men with prostate cancer who took Vitamin E were more likely to die than their counterparts who did not take these supplements. The article on women taking multiple vitamins hit the news the day before the Vitamin E study did." read more over at The Huffington Post - Dr. Walter Crinnion: Will Vitamins Kill You More Than Drugs?

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Best foods for healthy hair

2011-11-01T12:47:00.000+01:00

Best foods for healthy hair - The Times of India: "Lather, rinse, repeat' sounds like the ideal hair care advice any hair expert would give you.

But for the healthiest mane possible, you will have to step out of the shower and enter the kitchen. Yes, you read that right - for that 'wow' factor in your hair, eating the right diet plays a major role. Here is our list of top foods that promote hair health."

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Lauki juice, healthy? Take care before you drink it - Times Of India

2011-10-30T13:59:00.000+01:00

"NEW DELHI: Bottle gourd or lauki juice may not be the best health drink and certain precautions must be observed, including discarding bitter-tasting lauki, the health ministry said in an advisory issued Tuesday.

After a few cases of death and illness due to lauki juice were reported, the health ministry has come out with a detailed advisory on the juice.

...Giving instructions to doctors, the health ministry says in case of any symptoms of discomfort, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or gastrointestinal bleeding, after consuming lauki juice, detailed clinical examination should be done and vitals of the patients should be checked." Lauki juice, healthy? Take care before you drink it - Times Of India

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Widespread Vitamin D Deficiency in Children Prompts Cereal Giant to Add the 'Sunshine Nutrient' to its Kids' Products - MarketWatch

2011-10-28T13:55:00.000+02:00

"MANCHESTER, England, October 28, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Kellogg's to Fortify Household Favourites Such as Rice Krispies with Vitamin D to Help Combat sun shy Britain's Deficiency in Essential Nutrient.

In order to help tackle the growing issue of illnesses relating to vitamin D deficiency such as Rickets, Kellogg's is adding vitamin D to all of its kids' cereals[1] in the UK."

read in full - Widespread Vitamin D Deficiency in Children Prompts Cereal Giant to Add the 'Sunshine Nutrient' to its Kids' Products - MarketWatch
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Cause of Rickets

The primary cause of rickets is a vitamin D deficiency.[4] Vitamin D is required for proper calcium absorption from the gut. Sunlight, especially ultraviolet light, lets human skin cells convert Vitamin D from an inactive to active state. In the absence of vitamin D, dietary calcium is not properly absorbed, resulting in hypocalcaemia, leading to skeletal and dental deformities and neuromuscular symptoms, e.g. hyperexcitability. Foods that contain vitamin D include butter, eggs, fish liver oils, margarine, fortified milk and juice, and oily fishes such as tuna, herring, and salmon. A rare X-linked dominant form exists called Vitamin D resistant rickets.
Cases have been reported in Britain in recent years[5] of rickets in children of many social backgrounds caused by inability to make vitamin D because the sun's ultraviolet light was not reaching the skin because of persistent use of strong sunblock, or too much "covering up" in sunlight, or spending too much time indoors. Other cases have been reported among the children of some ethnic groups in which mothers avoid exposure to the sun for religious or cultural reasons, leading to a maternal shortage of vitamin D.[6][7] The British Medical Journal reported in 2010 that doctors in Newcastle on Tyne saw 20 cases of rickets per year. via http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rickets

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How useful are enriched foods? - Yahoo! Lifestyle UK

2011-10-26T00:44:00.000+02:00

How useful are enriched foods? - Yahoo! Lifestyle UK: "Does consuming enriched food products really make a difference to your health? In France, where they are a little fussier about their food than the Brits, the government has been taking a closer look.
Professor Irène Margaritis, head of the nutrition unit at the French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety (ANSES), and nutritionist Dr Pascale Modaï tell us all we need to know about enriched food."

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An apple a day really can help keep the doctor away

2011-10-21T10:21:00.000+02:00

"Guavas, broccoli sprouts and blueberries have all been touted as the latest superfood. But when it comes to your health, don't forget the humble apple languishing in the fruit bowl.

Today is Apple Day and here is why there's some truth in the old adage, an apple a day keeps the doctor away." article - An apple a day really can help keep the doctor away

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Squat Lobster at Kishorn Seafood Bar - Fresh Scottish Seafood Restaurant

2011-10-20T13:46:00.000+02:00

If you find yourself within easy reach of Loch Kishorn, the Kishorn Seafood Bar is worth a visit. The squat lobster is a local delicacy.

"Squat lobster seems to be peculiar to the west coast. They are creel caught and are found just off the prawn ground on harder seabed. They taste a bit like a prawn but are sweeter. They do not travel as well as prawns so this may account for the fact that they are not so widely distributed. "
Squat Lobster at Kishorn Seafood Bar - Fresh Scottish Seafood Restaurant

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What’s new on the vitamin front? - Yahoo! Lifestyle UK

2011-10-19T12:08:00.000+02:00

"Vitamins were first discovered at the beginning of the twentieth century. At that time, states of complete deficiency were described, like scurvy, a fatal haemorrhage effect observed in sailors when they went without fresh fruit and vegetables for a long time (and thus vitamin C). Vitamins were subsequently described as follows: nutrients that are essential for life and which must be included in the human diet.

Today, we very rarely see extreme vitamin deficiencies anymore in the world, and especially not in the West. However, researchers have been continually uncovering evidence of the actions vitamins have on the body, which were hitherto unknown."

Nigel Slater's Crab cakes and crushed peas

2011-10-18T20:16:00.000+02:00

BBC - Food - Recipes : Crab cakes and crushed peas: "In this recipe, soft crab meat is cased in a light, crisp breadcrumb coat to give the dish a fabulous mix of textures. The fresh, crushed peas are the perfect accompaniment to this oriental twist on a chip shop classic.
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Everyday Diabetic Cookbook

2011-10-18T20:05:00.002+02:00

My new cookbook. So far so good. Tasty recipes. Good range of foods. Easy to follow. The best one I have come across in the short time that I have been diagnosed with diabetes.

Alternative medicine: The illusion of control : Respectful Insolence

2011-10-17T10:42:00.000+02:00

An interesting article over at Scienceblogs.com.

Alternative medicine: The illusion of control : Respectful Insolence: "We humans like control. Actually, we need to feel as though we are in control. Perhaps that's why, when we aren't in control--can't be in control, for whatever reason--we instinctively seek ways of being more in control, or at least of feeling as though we are in control. I've often wondered if providing the illusion of control is part of the reason for the appeal of ~~quackery~~ alternative medicine, or, as it's become known these days, "complementary and alternative medicine" (CAM) or "integrative medicine" (IM). That, and the human need for certainty." Follow above link for full article.
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Health food for heart patients, diabetics - Health - DNA

2011-10-16T18:57:00.000+02:00

Health food for heart patients, diabetics - Health - DNA: "People suffering from heart diseases and diabetes should eat a lot of beans, soybean, tofu and lentils as these are rich in proteins and low on fat and cholesterol, an expert said Sunday."
- full article at link above

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Vitamin - Wikipedia

2011-10-16T18:45:00.000+02:00

Vitamin - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia: "A vitamin is an organic compound required as a nutrient in tiny amounts by an organism.[1] In other words, an organic chemical compound (or related set of compounds) is called a vitamin when it cannot be synthesized in sufficient quantities by an organism, and must be obtained from the diet. Thus, the term is conditional both on the circumstances and on the particular organism. For example, ascorbic acid (vitamin C) is a vitamin for humans, but not for most other animals, and biotin and vitamin D are required in the human diet only in certain circumstances. By convention, the term vitamin does not include other essential nutrients such as dietary minerals, essential fatty acids, or essential amino acids (which are needed in larger amounts than vitamins), nor does it encompass the large number of other nutrients that promote health but are otherwise required less often.[2] Thirteen vitamins are universally recognized at present." ...please follow link for full article

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Scots lose taste for organic produce - Scotland - Scotsman.com

2011-10-16T12:21:00.000+02:00

Scots lose taste for organic produce - Scotland - Scotsman.com: "THE organic food boom which promised to deliver healthier food and save the environment is over.

Half the land certified as suitable for organic production of food a decade ago in Scotland has now reverted to conventional farming methods, according to a new report on the once-burgeoning industry.

In addition, the main organisation representing Scottish organic producers has seen its numbers almost halve over the same period.

In 2000, there were more than 700 members of the Scottish Organic Producers Association (Sopa), but the numbers have now dropped to around 400 with the organisation expecting more members to leave this year."

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