New research has found that for those who struggle with self-control when it comes to healthy eating habits, performing a simple ritual before a meal can help someone eat less.
Diet and Weightloss
Can diet changes improve depression and anxiety?
Yes and no. A review of diet study trials finds that positive dietary changes can reduce symptoms of depression, but less of a benefit is seen in addressing symptoms of anxiety.
Do meal replacements work for weight loss?
How meal replacements fare compared to other ways of losing weight was the subject of a recent systematic review.
Food for the mood
Improving diet may be one step in reducing symptoms for people with depression.
Can eating fruit and vegetables really make you happier?
A study of over 12,000 Australians shows that eating more fruits and vegetables is linked to an increase in people’s level of happiness.
The benefits of swapping to wholegrain foods
Lowered energy absorption and a rise in metabolic rate could be two new reasons in favour of making the change to wholegrain.
High fat: a hindrance for your children
Can high fat diet in mothers increase risk of offspring obesity and reduce the child’s responsiveness to the beneficial effects of exercise?
More fruit for less diabetes
A study finds that fresh fruit is a beneficial addition to the diet of people with diabetes.
Is a coffee habit coded in your genes?
New research suggests that how much coffee a person drinks each day and how it’s metabolised could be influenced by their genes.
Is type 2 diabetes linked to how food is cooked?
Adding to the growing research, more evidence has emerged linking choices for how a food is cooked to a lowering in the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
