June Diet Bytes
The latest diet and health news as reported by Weight Loss Resources' dietitian Juliette Kellow.
Going Nuts for a Healthy Heart New American research reveals that eating a handful or two of pistachio nuts could help to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease by reducing levels of LDL or ‘bad’ cholesterol. Read More...
Food Labels Made Easy Consumer association Which? has come up with a handy guide to help you choose healthier products when you’re in the supermarket. Read More...
Men's Health According to the Men’s Health Forum, men are increasingly unlikely to visit a doctor. The forum aims to increase awareness of men's health issues so that men can detect and get them treated earlier. Read More...
Is Bacon Bad for your Health? A new study reported that eating cured meats such as bacon, sausages and luncheon meats, increased the risk of developing a lung condition called chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Read More...
Low-Carb, High-Protein Diets Increase the Risk of Death A study, published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, has found that eating a diet low in carbs and high in protein for a prolonged period of time is associated with a higher risk of death. Read More...
Listeria Alert An 80% increase in the number of people infected with Listeria has caused the Health Protection Agency to issue an alert in May 2007. Read More...
Children’s Healthy Pester Power According to a new survey carried out for Sainsbury’s Active Kids, seven out of 10 children have asked their parents to buy healthier food and more than half have asked for fruit instead of junk food. Read More...
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