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Start your morning off right with these 3 healthy breakfast ideas!

19/01/18

There is no excuse for skipping breakfast once you see these super fast and simple recipes. Moreover, each one is healthy, and that feels just right. All- American Granola Photo: Oxmoor House Sweetened with maple syrup and studded with dried cherries and sliced almonds, this pantry staple is easy to customize. You can add dried […]

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From MyPyramid to MyPlate – Food Recommendations from Special Interests

20/12/16

In 1992, the USDA sought to convey to Americans what it meant to maintain a healthy diet using a colorful and easy to understand graphic – the food pyramid. The food pyramid was utilized by schools, government programs (such as the Federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), and various major media outlets to convey the elements of a healthy […]

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Eat fat to get thin: Official diet advice is ‘disastrous’ for obesity fight, new report warns

04/07/16

Thirty years of official health advice urging people to adopt low-fat diets and to lower their cholesterol is having “disastrous health consequences,” a leading obesity charity warned yesterday. Read the full article at: www.telegraph.co.uk According to the report, the low-fat and low-cholesterol message, which has been official policy in the UK since 1983, was based […]

NASH: A silent killer disease!

20/04/18

When we talk about liver diseases, what immediately spring to mind are viral hepatitis, cirrhosis or even cancer. But there is another disease still largely unknown, called NASH, which has taken on frightening proportions in Western countries. DietSensor explains it all for you. What is NASH? Non-alcoholic fatty liver diseases (NAFLD) represent a spectrum of […]

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Chocolate: when health meets pleasure!

15/05/18

Luscious and decadent, chocolate is a guilty pleasure that children and adults alike enjoy for it embodies pleasure, warmth and joy. Dark or white, powder or rectangles in neat rows of four – chocolate is much like wine. Everyone has their favourite type, individual taste and brand preferences, and ones they really dislike. But did you know that the […]

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This ‘Healthy’ Food Swap You’ve Been Making May Actually Be Bad For You

15/04/16

Actually, when consumed in moderation, butter is actually pretty good for you. Research found butter fights cancer, reduces diabetes symptoms, is packed with vitamins that boost your immune system and keeps bones strong and teeth healthy. So, before you dump all your vegetable oil down the drain, let’s take a look at the research. Read […]

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Holiday Season Cooking with Omega-3 Fatty Acids

29/12/17

Are you short of ideas for festive meals? Try some recipes that replace unhealthy fats with good ones such as omega-3 fatty acids. These unsaturated fatty acids are essential for proper functioning of our bodies. They act as energy reserves and intervene in the production of certain nutrients by the body. Omega-3 fatty acids can […]

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Nutritional Advice to Fight Against High Blood Pressure

29/12/17

Today 1.1 billion people are affected by hypertension (high blood pressure) globally. The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that an average of 59.3 million new cases of hypertension are identified each year. Hypertension is responsible for almost half of deaths caused by heart attack or stroke. Diet plays a crucial role in the treatment and […]

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Does Portion Size Really Matter for Healthy Eating?

04/10/17

There are different myths and misunderstood facts that circulate about weight-loss, health, fitness and food choice. Some of these are simply urban legends, while others may have been true at some point. Today, there is overwhelming scientific evidence that weight-loss has a direct connection to the quality and quantity of the food that we eat. […]

How Eating Nuts Could Help Lower Diabetes Risk

06/06/16

A recent study shows that people who regularly eat tree nuts — including almonds, macadamias, pistachios, walnuts and cashews — also have lower risks for Type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome and heart disease. However eating unlimited amounts can easily add an extra hundred calories a day to you diet, which could lead to weight gain […]

New dietary guidelines limit sugar, rethink cholesterol

30/05/16

The 2015 guidelines recommend a “healthy eating pattern” with limited sugar and saturated fat, less salt and more vegetables and whole grains. The guidelines are revised every five years, and the draft version of this year’s guide came in months ago at more than 500 pages. The guidance affects everything from what’s served in school […]

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