A diet rich in fresh vegetables, olive oil and nuts, the Mediterranean diet has long been touted as a diet that can extend your life and increase your well being. We have blogged about it a few times ourselves (Keep it up…, Go nuts for Mediterranean.., Aktins for the old..)….
Another Friday fish story for you. Yep, it would seem that having a diet rich in fish means you have less chance of suffering from depression.
Purple potato that this. Yes, the humble potato comes in many shapes, sizes and shades of skin, but it is also available with purple flesh and this apparently has anti cancer properties.
If you keep up to date with health food recommendations (and by reading this it suggests that you do) then you should be familiar with the idea that linseed (or flax seed for our friends across the pond) are good for you.
Sombre news from the National Institutes of Health, it appears that supplements of omega-3 and carotenes have no benefit over a placebo in terms of cognitive decline in people in their twilight years. Supplements of the carotenes lutein and zeaxanthin had previously been shown to help slow age-related macular degeneration…
Erh yes, definitely. Reported on the website Boozenews, it seems that a pub in New Zealand have come up with quite possibly the most unappetizing beer I have ever heard of, and I have heard of a few.
It’s a question that seems to have people on both sides of the fence shouting for you to join them. So if you are trying to lose some weight what is more effective, to restrict carbohydrate or fat intake?
Chia, a seed from Mexico related to mint has become more and more popular recently due to its favourable levels of omega 3 fatty acids and relatively low levels of omega 6, not to mention the fibre and levels of some vitamins. But sticking a few in your smoothie is…
It’s a story we have already spoken about but with more research backing up the original findings it is worth another mention.
Tesco, the largest supermarket brand in the UK has decided to ban drinks with added sugar aimed at children.


