Adults referred to the commercial weight loss programme Weight Watchers shed twice as much weight as people who received standard care over a 12-month period. Weight Watchers’ approach to dieting seems to tighten the belt more than other approaches to weight loss, according to a new study published in the Lancet. The new research, which …
Some people are fatter than others even when they eat similar food because of genes that encourage fat storage, according to a new study. Researchers at the University of Edinburgh identified a number of genes in fat tissue that may lead people to retain weight unnecessarily in the body. They hope the discovery could eventually …
Obesity is very dangerous and dramatically shortens the lives of millions, a landmark study has found. If current trends continue, by 2050 about 60 per cent of men, 50 per cent of women and 25 per cent of children in the UK will be clinically obese – so fat that their health is in danger. …
There are significant differences between countries but, in general, consumers see health claims as useful; they prefer short, succinct wording rather than long and complex claims; and they believe that claims should be approved by the government. Consumers view any food as healthier, if it carries a health claim. This may discourage them from seeking …
Looking to add more fiber to your diet? Why? Fiber — along with adequate fluid intake — moves quickly and relatively easily through your digestive tract and helps it function properly. A high-fiber diet helps to reduce the risk of obesity, heart disease and diabetes. Fiber can lower blood sugar, cut cholesterol, and may even …
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There is a consistent and direct relation between salt intake with blood pressure. High blood pressure in turn is linked to heart disease, stroke and kidney problems. For your health benefit you need to voluntarily reduce consumption of salt levels. The report – by researchers at the Universities of Warwick and Liverpool – says that …
Need to lower LDL cholesterol but your low-fat diet just isn’t doing it? Try upping your intake of nuts, including soy nuts. Add a bowl of oatmeal or some soy milk and a little cholesterol-fighting bread spread. These may not sound all that tasty, but the foods they’re in are! They’re also easy to …
Potatoes are rich in both magnesium and potassium, two vital nutrients for heart health. When potassium is low, the body retains extra sodium (and too much sodium raises blood pressure). On the other hand, when you eat a potassium-rich diet, the body becomes more efficient at getting rid of excess sodium. Like potassium, magnesium is also …
Cutting back on salty foods such as bacon, bread and breakfast cereals could reduce people’s risk of developing stomach cancer, according to the World Cancer Research Fund. One in four shop loaves contains as much salt in a single slice as a bag of crisps, research reveals. Expensive artisan breads sold by specialist bakeries are …
Choosing healthy foods to barbeque – and even barbequing with marinades instead of high-fat sauces — can help reduce your risk of heart disease as well as stroke, experts say. It is true that you are what you eat. Your food choices affect your intake of calories, cholesterol and sodium. You can also check your …