Diet
With every person, there is a different diet. A balanced diet varies depending on the individual’s needs. Our bodies need about 40 different nutrients to maintain health. These nutrients can be taken in through macronutrients: carbohydrates, fats and protein which are needed in large amounts as well as micronutrients: vitamins, minerals, and trace elements needed in small amounts. Diets vary hugely depending on habits, beliefs and trends and dietary requirements can be consumed in different ways.
10 August 2020
The phrase ‘plant-based diet’ seems to crop up everywhere these days, but what does it really mean? Well, it depends on whom you ask. Here we discuss what defines a plant-based diet, the potential benefits of eating a plant-based diet, and provide some helpful tips for those looking to shift to a more plant-based way of eating.
29 October 2019
Many people reduce or exlcude animal products for a variety of reasons. If you have a plant-based diet, read on to make sure your nutrient intake is adequate.
13 August 2018
In a world full of fad diets, the tried and tested Mediterranean diet shows that it’s been around a long time for a reason.
10 August 2018
Detox diets are all the rage and are about removing toxins from our diets. However, how much truth is behind the idea?
10 August 2018
Clean-eating has been a popular dieting trend for quite some time now, but it isn't always as healthy as it seems.
10 August 2018
Carbohydrates are commonly perceived as bad for us. However, how true is this really and what are the actual benefits to a low-carb, high fat diet?
10 August 2018
The DASH diet offers an effective nutritional approach towards prevention and treatment of high-blood pressure (hypertension). Learn how to follow the DASH diet.
10 August 2018
Intermittent fasting describes a type of dieting that involves periods of routine fasting but can it actually help us lose weight?
24 April 2018
Current zinc levels in canned foods are considered safe and do not exceed the recommended daily intake.
06 October 2017
Recent media headlines claim that low-fat diets could increase your risk of early death by almost one quarter. However, the coverage is based on a study that mainly looked at people in lower- and middle- income countries outside Europe, so it may not be relevant for the general European population.
06 October 2017
Recent media headlines claim that three servings of fruit and veg is enough to live longer. Should we forget about current recommendations for five portions a day?
30 June 2017
A Stanford University study found that people were more likely to choose vegetable dishes when they carried indulgent names. ‘Twisted citrus-glazed carrots’ anyone?
03 May 2013
Why do people criticise foods produced for weight management but nonetheless consume them when on a diet to lose weight?
11 December 2012
To find out the truth, this article looks carefully at the scientific evidence behind the media’s superfood claims and how this translate into real diets.
04 November 2012
Researchers at the University of Nottingham have found that skipping breakfast leads to increased food intake later in the day. Their study also shows how eating breakfast can affect metabolic and hormonal responses to subsequent meals.
26 September 2012
This association between SES and healthiness of diet is not fully understood yet but investigating the motives underlying food choice might provide more insight.
26 March 2012
Eating a balanced traditional Nordic diet was associated with lower death rates in a Danish cohort study, published by researchers from the Danish Cancer Society, Aarhus University and Aalborg Hospital, Denmark.
10 January 2012
A majority of European citizens associate a healthy diet with fruit and vegetable consumption, and many of them believe that their diet is healthy. But is this true? Do people in Europe actually get the amounts of fruit and vegetables recommended for good health?