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Children Risking Ill Health And Shorter Life By Eating 50% Too Much Salt Every Day

July 1, 2011 by ·

Children are routinely eating too much salt, risking ill health and a shorter life.

Typical amounts are at least 50 per cent more than the recommended daily maximum but some consume almost double.

Health experts warn that the processed foods and sauces at the heart of the nation’s diet are fuelling a dangerous daily overdose.

Children’s natural enjoyment of food can mean they fall prey to the dangers of processed food

Diet watch: Children’s natural enjoyment of food can mean they fall prey to the dangers of processed food

High salt consumption pushes up blood pressure, which in the long term can lead to strokes and heart attacks. These are the country’s biggest causes of death and disability.

Health campaigners took two typical daily menus enjoyed by many children and calculated the salt content to be 9.3g to 9.6g. [Read more...]

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How To Go Vegetarian

June 11, 2011 by ·

Want to give up meat, but worry that you’ll miss out on flavor and important nutrients? Fear that you’ll end up gorging on carbs and getting fat? And wait, isn’t being a vegetarian too complicated? Don’t give in to popular myths. Our chefs give you the facts and tell you how to get enough protein, flavor and more to be a vegetarain…

What if you could wave a magic wand to feel healthier, get slimmer and reduce your risk of dying from heart disease, while also lowering your chances of developing diabetes, cancer and other ailments – from diverticulitis to dementia?

A no-brainer, right?

Six to eight million people think so. That’s how many Americans have adopted vegetarian eating. [Read more...]

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Beat Diseases With A Better Diet

May 29, 2011 by ·

Diet in Cardiac Diseases

The best diet for a healthy heart is a diet low in fatty and sugary foods and rich in fruits and vegetables which are quick foods that require little or no preparation time. They are loaded with important nutrients like vitamins, minerals, fiber and disease fighting antioxidants.

Unsaturated oils (refined oils) help maintain blood cholesterol levels if consumed in recommended quantities. Thus it is advisable to use only 4-5 teaspoons of cooking oil per day and a variety of refined oils should be taken. Select one from each group for your daily cooking purpose. Ratio of both oils should be 1:1. It is advised to use oil from Group A for 15 days and oil from Group B for 15 days or lunch with oil from Group A and dinner with oil from Group B. [Read more...]

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Can Diets Fight Chronic Pain? The Science Isn’t There

May 9, 2011 by ·

The Internet is littered with diets and supplements that claim to cure everything from everyday aches and pains to heart disease, arthritis, Alzheimer’s disease and cancer — all by reducing inflammation.

Alternative medicine guru Andrew Weil recommends an anti-inflammation diet, and plans like The Zone and the Mediterranean diet are also built on the principles of the anti-inflammation theory.

“When you talk about a diet that emphasizes antioxidants or a diet that emphasizes foods that are said to have an anti-inflammatory effect, the diets are going to look very, very similar,” says Lisa Cimperman, a dietitian at University Hospitals in Cleveland.

Each diet emphasizes slightly different things, but they all have plenty of antioxidant-rich fruits and vegetables, fish or small amounts of lean meat, whole grains, little to no processed or refined foods, and an emphasis on omega-3 fatty acids like those found in fish oil. [Read more...]

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Does Your Diet Include Probiotics?

March 27, 2011 by ·

Did you know there are over 400 distinct species of microorganisms inhabit the various regions of the adult human digestive tract, making up nearly two kg of total body weight? Few of these bacteria, such as lactobacilli species and bifidobacteria, are beneficial to our health and are capable of boosting immunity. In recent years, there has been a lot of curiosity and interest in probiotic foods because of their ability to benefit one’s health. The term probiotic means ‘for life’. There are two types of bacteria, good bacteria and bad bacteria. Harmful bacteria are those microorganisms, like yeast, fungi and parasites, that cause diseases. Probiotics are organisms that contribute to the health and balance of the intestine tract and are commonly referred to as the good bacteria.

Clinical dietician Dr Bhavi Mody says, “Probiotics are those living microorganisms that are similar to those naturally found in the gastro-intestinal system. Today, probiotic supplements are also available in the form of tablets and capsules.” Clinical nutritionist Dr Sunita Dube says, “Foods like yogurt, buttermilk, sour cream, milk and soy products like tofu, soy milk, etc. contain probiotic organisms and so do fermented foods.” [Read more...]

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Add Fibre To Your Diet

March 10, 2011 by ·

Though they aren’t generally given much importance, including an adequate amount of fibre in your daily diet is a must.

There are plenty of foods that are have high-fibre content, including whole wheat breads, green vegetables, cereals, pasta, fruits and even nuts.

- It’s important to eat such food in order for your digestive system to function normally. It’s especially helpful for those suffering from constipation, piles and other digestive disorders.

- Eating fibre-rich foods can also reduce the risk of developing bowel cancer. Some of these foods also tend to be low in fat and good sources of other nutrients. Cereals boast of iron and vitamin B, many fruits also come rich in vitamins. [Read more...]

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Mindful Eating

November 5, 2010 by ·

With the bulk of diet pills on the market today, it’s nearly impossible to determine which one really works and which doesn’t. As we may know, nourishment is not just what you eat but how you eat, too. That’s where the act of eating intersects the realm of the mind as well as the body, and why HCG is so important to practice mindful eating every day. What health practitioners and others in the field of weight loss all too often fail to address is the patient’s relationship with food. Unlike drugs and alcohol, food is a necessity, and abstaining forever is not an option. So, learn about HCG Diet now, www.yourhcg.com the leading source of diet information is here to help you.

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