Popular Weight Loss Diets: A Review of the Science
A review by Freire (2020) has examined the evidence for the most popular weight loss diets. Low carb, keto, paleo, gluten free, Mediterranean, intermittent fasting, you name it. What was the verdict? There is not one magic weight loss diet that works for everyone. Are you surprised? We are all unique with different biochemistry, different…
Read MoreSpotlight on nutrition for shift workers
Shift work undoubtedly takes a toll on the body, especially over a prolonged period of time. It impacts sleep, exercise, relationships, stress levels and eating patterns. Research tells us that shift workers experience an increased risk of diabetes, weight gain, obesity, cardiovascular disease, stroke, depression and some cancers. This is primarily due to the disruption…
Read MoreIt’s not just what you eat, but when you eat that matters
Research is showing that WHEN we eat is impacting our waistline just as much as what we eat.
Read MoreFood as Medicine: ?Tomatoes & Prostate Cancer Prevention
Research has found a promising relationship between lycopene intake (found in tomatoes) and prostate cancer risk. Frequent consumption of tomato products may therefore be associated with a lower risk of prostate cancer.
Read MoreFarm-To-Fork: What’s in your food and where does it come from?
Farm-To-Fork: Top Tips for Eating & Everyday Living. Find out some of my top tips to help you make an informed decision about how and what you eat and drink on a daily basis.
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