Hot on the heels of “Where did all the bitterness go?” here is a small explanation of what phytonutrients actually are.
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Another novelty product for you this morning. If you are someone trying to build up your muscles and you regularly take protein shakes here is one for you (apparently), beer with protein!
We all know the advice, we should be trying to eat a diet rich in fruit and vegetables, low in red meat et cetera, et cetera to look after our physical health. But what about our mental health?
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.
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…
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.