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Posted by on Wed, 23 Jun 10 06:58
NICE - it’s sugar, not fat that’s the biggest problem
Yesterday’s report by NICE saying that junk food high in saturated and trans fat and salt is responsible for thousands of deaths fails to address the most important driver of chronic disease, namely high intake of sugar and refined carbohydrates.
Posted by on Tue, 15 Jun 10 19:02
High B vitamins cut cancer risk by two thirds
A study of almost 400,000 participants finds that those with higher blood levels of vitamin B6, folic acid and the essential amino acid methionine cut their risk of lung cancer by two thirds.
Posted by on Wed, 02 Jun 10 09:10
Could you be one of the 10 million in Britain who have Metabolic Syndrome?
You may not have heard of Metabolic Syndrome, but you almost certainly know about diabetes. Metabolic Syndrome is the forerunner to diabetes - and also predicts increased risk for obesity, cardiovascular disease and other life-threatening conditions.
Posted by on Thu, 20 May 10 23:10
Diabetes drug knocks out B12
Metformin, the most prescribed diabetes drug, knocks out vitamin B12 and raises your homocysteine level, according to a study published today in the British Medical Journal.
Posted by on Tue, 11 May 10 03:01
Eat nuts and seeds every day – especially chia
Nuts and seeds are positively good for you, lowering cholesterol and reducing risk for heart disease, says a major new study. Find out which are best for your health.
