Diets and Nutrition
Cranberry Health Benefits Have Staying Power
A new study published in a recent issue of Phytomedicine: International Journal of Phytotherapy and Phytopharmacology has examined the ability of cranberry extract to ward off Urinary Tract Infections (UTI) in women with a history of recurrent infections.
Berry Good Health
Deep in the heart of wild Patagonia in South America, grows an exceptional berry which has been celebrated for its unique medicinal qualities and consumed by native Mapuches Indians for many years. The Patagonian Wild Blueberry is a small deeply coloured berry which has been found to have 10 times more anti-oxidant capability than farmed blueberries.
Wake Up To An Organic Breakfast
Breakfast is the one meal of the day not to be missed. This is the theme of a major awareness programme which kicks off with Europe’s largest organic festival 1st – 2nd September. Thousands of people around the country will be waking up to an organic breakfast to mark Organic Fortnight.
Pumpkin Seed Oil - The Natural Workout Boost
There is some excellent news for everyone who is trying to keep fit; a new product which promises to help your body to continue to get the benefits of your workout long after it has finished. Unlike many other sports bars and drinks available, Gea Pumpkin Seed Oil is 100% natural, easy to add into a healthy balanced diet, and has a deliciously successful track record of more than 100 years.
Eat In Colour Campaign Hits The Road
It won’t be setting any land ‘swede’ records, but with a revamped ice cream van and armfuls of delicious fruit and vegetables, the Eat in Colour campaign hits the road on 29 July for a six day, 1500 mile tour of the UK, spreading the word that fruit and vegetables are the quick, easy, tasty and inexpensive route to a healthy diet.
A Brand New Healthy You For Summer, And For Life!
Another summer and another chance to make some well intentioned promises to yourself..."I will eat my five portions of fruit and veg a day", "I will not skip breakfast", "I will shed those extra pounds"... sound familiar?
Superfruits Make Super Smoothies
Bursting with goodness and flavour, the Blueberry and Pomegranate Smoothie from The Serious Food Company is the ultimate superfruit combination. The blend even beats green tea and red wine with the highest level of antioxidants of any smoothie recipe.
Food Magazine Serves Up Healthy-Eating August Special
The August issue of delicious. magazine, the UK’s best food monthly, hits news-stands Tuesday, July 3, 2007 with a healthy-eating summer special.
Get Your Three A Day To Help Reduce The Risk Of Osteoporosis
June is National Osteoporosis Month and to help highlight the condition in which bones become weakened and prone to breaking, Cravendale milk is encouraging people to add more calcium to their diets. Around 3 million people in the UK suffer from osteoporosis*, but it’s easier than you think to maintain healthy bones.
Avocados – The Original Superfood
July is Summer Avocado Month, when the ‘Green Superfood’ is at its peak in the UK. The Summer Avocado is one of the healthiest fruits available, and one of the original Superfoods. The avocado has over 3,000 years as a health food. The Aztecs knew them as the “Fruit of the Gods”, and today leading nutritionists and dieticians praise them for the health benefits. Half an avocado provides one of the five a day portions of fruit or vegetable.
Get Bikini-Ready This Summer With Skinny Water
We all know water is the perfect choice for dieters - but Bio-Synergy’s Skinny Water will really help you shift the pounds. Just when you thought water couldn’t be bettered as a drink for helping you diet - Bio-Synergy brings you Skinny Water!
Bread & The Folic Acid Debate
After years of campaigning, the FSA finally agreed last week to recommend to the government that folic acid be added to bread via flour. Ian Marber and the nutrition experts at The Food Doctor have been campaigning on the importance and raising awareness of including folic acid in a balanced diet, for several years, not just to prevent the possible incidence of neural defects, but also since folates are so important to the vast majority of the population.
Wake Up & Smell The Green Coffee – It Could Help You Loose Weight
The latest and simplest answer to losing weight lies in coffee, or more specifically Robusta green coffee, in the shape of Natessance, France’s largest independent brand of food supplements.
Wholegrains – Not Just For Winter!
Sausages and burgers sizzling on the BBQ, lightly tossed green salad, asparagus, strawberries and cream…these are the dishes of summer. Wholegrain foods like porridge, on the other hand are often considered cold weather comfort fare. But in fact, summer is one of the best times to benefit from the goodness of wholegrains, and as the weather gets warmer, it couldn’t be easier to enjoy the recommended 3 servings a day.
Diets Make You Fat
An experienced Advanced Hypnotherapist has launched an exciting new audio product – ‘Diets Make You Fat’ to help people achieve permanent weight loss with quick and lasting results.