Research looks at whether tweaks to your environment ultimately reduce sugary drink consumption.
Diet and Weightloss
Will a new baby improve your diet?
A new baby arrival in a household means a bump in spending on fruit and vegetables – at least for those on middle-incomes and above.
Reducing our diet of ultra-processed foods
What things could be done by the government do to kerb our desire to consume processed foods and ultra-processed food.
Sugary drinks increase cancer risk
A study shows that the consumption of sugary drinks, including fruit juices, seems to be connected with a higher risk of cancer.
Plant-based diet: Replacing meat-based proteins
Replacing meat-based proteins with plant-based proteins reduces the risk of early death and a range of diseases.
Is it better to eat standing up or sitting down?
A study looks at if standing up while eating can change the way food tastes and how much food is consumed.
Why you shouldn’t sleep with the light on
A study suggests that being exposed to too much artificial light such a television or leaving a light on in the bedroom while sleeping ups the risk of weight gain and obesity in women.
Blueberries good for heart health
Blue is the new black in the world of nutrition research, and this latest research into delicious blueberries adds more evidence for the health benefits they can offer.
Some dietary supplements may disappoint you
A US group studied the effects of a wide range of supplements in 30,000 people over a 20 year period, this is what they found.
How has fast food changed over the past 30 years
A study has shown that despite the push for having healthier options on the menu, the quality of fast food has declined while the portion size has grown.
