The good news is that chocolate is not only a delicious treat, but can also confer health benefits, if you eat the right type in the right quantities. We talk to nutritionist Professor Andrew Prentice, of the Medical Research Council’s International Nutrition Group about his views on the health giving properties of chocolate and also Dr Ian Wilson who […]
As you tuck into your Christmas stocking chocolates, be aware that chocolate is said to be a contributory factor to nasty heartburn. Chemicals in chocolate apparently cause the cells in the intestines to produce large amounts of serotonin – a muscle relaxant which causes the lower oesophageal sphincter to open, permitting acid from the stomach […]
Maya Fiennes is a well respected Kundalini yoga practitioner and instructor, based in Los Angeles. Trained as a classical pianist, Maya first found Kundalini Yoga when she was looking for something to help calm her pre-performance nerves. She tried other forms of Yoga, but it was Kundalini Yoga that gave her the key to relaxing […]
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As a fitness professional, I have always been interested in how I can get the best form of omega-3 fats in my diet. Found mainly in marine oils, they are essential for human health. Dozens of scientific papers have linked omega-3 fats in the diet, known as called docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentanoic acid (EPA) […]
Unfortunately your coffee habit can lead to a sore head. Chronic daytime headaches can be caused by drinking too much coffee, or other caffeinated drinks. Caffeine is present in coffee, tea, cocoa, and colas as well as cocoa-rich chocolate. These affects tend to be cumulative so the headaches strike in the afternoon as your intake […]
Caffeine in coffee has been shown to promote mental alertness and improve stamina in high performance athletes. ‘When you have your espresso ‘pick me up’, you are feeling the stimulating effect of caffeine, which activates noradrenalin neurons, nerve cells in the central nervous system, triggering the body’s ‘fight or flight’ response,’ explains Steve Bazire, professor […]
Although the Chinese have fished for krill on a relatively small scale for years (it is considered a delicacy), they have recently ramped up their efforts – motivated in part by a young health conscious population that have money to spare for omega-3 supplements. And two of the world’s biggest distributors are now entering the […]
Diets containing low levels of omega-3, long-chain essential fatty acids which are essential for general brain health, may be connected to poor reading skills, poor concentration and even mental health problems like depression. “The long-chain omega-3s, called docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentanoic acid (EPA) are absolutely crucial to brain structure and function. Around 60 per […]
Seaweed may not be too appetising when it is dried out and ponging on the beach, but Bladderwrack, kelp, and sea palm could hold the key to improving the British diet. Extracts from different types of brown seaweed, known as alginate, are the ideal way to add fibre to junk food favourites such as burgers, pies […]
The Chancellor’s Budget announcement of a tax levy on soft drink manufacturers was welcomed by most political parties, many health professionals and one widely-smiling celebrity chef. But I have serious reservations. Delivered as a smoke screen to deflect attention from a failing economy, according to the Independent newspaper, it could be viewed as a cynical […]