How avocados help keep your digestive system happy and healthy

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How avocados help keep your digestive system happy and healthy: An ever-growing amount of research points to the significant role the gut plays in your health and well-being. In fact, more than 70% of the immune system resides in the gut, and the good bacteria in it keeps us healthy by producing vitamins that help […]

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How genetics, diet and gut health influence Alzheimer’s risk

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How genetics, diet and gut health influence Alzheimer’s risk: Scientists at the University of East Anglia and the Quadram Institute are launching a new study to investigate how our genes, diet and microbiome influence the risk of dementia. Recent research has linked gut health to Alzheimer’s disease. And dietary compounds found in foods including fruits […]

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Fatty fish consumption increases cell membrane fluidity

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Eating fatty fish decreased the lipophilic index in people with impaired glucose metabolism or coronary heart disease, according to a new study from the University of Eastern Finland. The lipophilic index is considered a marker of cell membrane fluidity, and a low lipophilic index indicates better membrane fluidity. In a recent study published in Nutrition, […]

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Achieve your weight loss goals with a healthy lifestyle

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Weight loss is a popular goal for men and women alike, and there are plenty of good reasons to do so. Obesity is an increasingly common issue in the US and around the world at large, and it can cause a variety of health conditions. People who are obese or even overweight are at higher […]

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The avocado: Get smoother skin by using your scraps

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The World Avocado Organization shares the best game-changing tips to repurpose your avocado scraps for luxurious skincare. The avocado, celebrated for its creamy texture and exceptional health benefits, has long been hailed as a superfood. However, its benefits extend far beyond mere culinary delights. In a bid to reduce waste and tap into the remarkable […]

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Obesity increases risk of mental disorders

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Obesity increases risk of mental disorders: People suffering from obesity are at a significantly greater risk of also developing mental disorders. This applies to all age groups, whereby women are more at risk than men for most diseases, as a recent study by the Medical University of Vienna and the Complexity Science Hub Vienna shows. […]

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Bettervits Boosts Health with Innovation

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In an era of burgeoning health consciousness, one British brand stands out among the rest – Bettervits. A rising star in the realm of natural wellness, Bettervits is elevating the game of nutritional supplementation with a blend of scientific innovation, superior quality ingredients, and a commitment to sustainability. It’s no surprise that Bettervits is one […]

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Recognition that non-sugar sweeteners are not healthy

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BANT welcomes the new guidelines published by the World health Organisation (WHO) in which they recommend against the use of non-sugar sweeteners (NSS), also commonly referred to as non-nutritive sweeteners (artificial sweeteners and alternatives that contain zero or very low amounts of carbohydrates or energy). A 2022 article published by BANT, The truth about sugars […]

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Try new foods in old age to ward off dementia

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TRYING new foods as we age could help ward off dementia, according to academic research.  Dr Ritchie Williamson, Director of Research – Life Course at the University of Bradford, said our tendency to narrow our food choices as we get older has an impact on the good bacteria which keep the brain functioning properly. He said: […]

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Can ultra-processed foods be part of a healthy diet?

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A new survey released by the British Nutrition Foundation shows that concern about ultra-processed foods has increased. But some ultra-processed foods can be part of a balanced diet and can help busy people get healthier meals on the table. The recent survey, which was carried out by YouGov, looked at British adults’ views on processed […]

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