The avocado rose, delicious served on toast with a screw of black pepper and lemon juice, is the latest and prettiest way to eat one the world’s healthy ‘superfoods.’ And you don’t get much more super than avocados. Since they were first introduced to the UK over 40 years ago, avocados have become a staple of the British […]
Calcium pills, which are taken by around five million people in the UK, are popular among those who don’t get enough calcium in their diet. However, there are potential downsides to popping the OTC pills, according to researchers. Taking the bone-strengthening supplements may double the risk of having a heart attack. There are around 124,000 heart attacks in the […]
Zero-calorie drinks are popular alternatives to the sweet varieties but zero-calorie foods are still some way off. Yes, there are almost calorie free foods, including celery, which contains about 6 calories per stem and cucumber which has about 40 calories, but the idea of tucking into a zero calorie burger with no-cal fries on the side is stuff of […]
As well as being sweet and juicy, the world’s most popular berry is said to do wonders for your health. Traditionally, strawberries, which contain more Vitamin C than the equivalent weight of oranges, have been used to cleanse the digestive system. They also contain a range of phytonutrients, which have a range of health-boosting effects. “Strawberries can legitimately claim […]
Can certain foods really help you control your weight and lose pounds in time for summer? Salmon Oily fish such as salmon, mackerel, sardines and anchovies are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, also known as ‘good’ fats. Other sources of omega-3 include; walnuts, flaxseeds and chia seeds. These ‘good’ fats have been found to boost […]
Amended by the author 06/07/2016 The activity of our gut bacteria plays an important role in supporting good health and may hold the key to combating the growing obesity crisis. We already know from multiple studies that bacteria in the gut produce a compound called propionate when they break down dietary fibre. Some people’s gut bacteria […]
Peanut allergy affects around one in 30 children (that’s one child in each school class). We think that the rates of peanut allergy have probably stabilised – which means that while it shouldn’t become more common, there are still plenty people out there with peanut allergy, and a real need to help those children and their families affected. One recent […]
The obesity crisis has now become so severe that it is causing misery, ill health and using up huge amounts of NHS resources. I expect the Government to deal with this in a sensible and rational way rather than come up with cheap gimmicks like a sugar tax. Results show that 61.7 per cent of […]
Cellulose, which is harvested from trees and plants, is a very common material used to make paper and cardboard. But some harmless bacteria found in a kind of fermented tea, also produce a very strong and pure form of cellulose. When tea aficionados ferment their kombucha tea (a form of green tea) a clump of […]
The beautiful show gardens at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show are examples of garden designers’ art and horticultural skill, but gardens throughout the UK showcase a wide range of potent medicinal plants in nature. Galantamine, which is used for the treatment of mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease and various other memory impairments, is an alkaloid […]