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.
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Can the order you eat your food alter blood glucose?
New research has found that the order in which parts of the meal are eaten can change how the body releases glucose into the bloodstream
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.
Can a high BMI as a baby affect you as a teen?
A recent Australian study aimed to find out whether fluctuating body mass index as a baby influenced your health in adolescence. These are the results.
Food for the mood
Improving diet may be one step in reducing symptoms for people with depression.
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?
Is yo-yo dieting a heart risk?
Yo-yo dieting has been linked to a higher risk of heart problems.
Can blueberries boost the brain?
Drinking concentrated blueberry juice may improve brain activation in areas associated with cognitive function in healthy older adults.
