Focusing on the energy density of the diet is an effective way of controlling hunger

Evidence presented by leading scientists at the British Nutrition Foundation's (BNF) 'Satiation, satiety and their effects on eating behaviour' conference in London, shows that energy density – the energy (or calories) per gram of food, may provide a key to tackling the alarming rise in obesity. By 2050, it is estimated that over a half of UK adults, and about a quarter of all children under 16 could be obese. “Understanding how we can manipu... [more]

High fibre diets don't protect gut health

Washington, Jan 24 (IANS) High fibre diets, surprisingly, may not protect gut health, but they do heighten your chances of developing diverticulosis.

High fibre diets may not prevent diverticulosis

For over 40 years, scientists and physicians have thought eating a high-fibre diet lowered a person’s risk of diverticulosis. A new US study of 2,104 people shows this may not be accurate. The study, which was conducted by researchers at the University of North Carolina (UNC) at the Chapel Hill School of Medicine found that [...]

Slowly digested carb switch may aid disease risk in obese people

Switching to a diet rich in slowly digested carbohydrates could help to reduce markers of inflammation in overweight and obese people, say researchers.

'Fry food in olive oil' heart tip

Eating fried food is not bad for the heart, as long as you use olive or sunflower oil to make it, experts suspect.

Who owns the new Australian dietary guidelines?

For those who missed the announcement, Australia's 24,000 GPs and 3500 dietitians will soon have a new weapon in their battle against big bellies and hard arteries, writes Geoff Russell. Read more on the blog...

Fried food 'fine for heart' if cooked with olive oil

Eating fried food may not be bad for the heart, as long as you use olive or sunflower oil to make it, experts say.

Leading kids to healthier lives

Obesity in children is on the rise, and we as a society must be concerned. This statement comes from cardiologist Dr Alfred Sparman, who is concerned about the island’s struggle with non-communicable diseases (NCDs).