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In Praise of Cheese - Did Mother Nature know what she was doing when she designed milk? Research reveals a rich source of biological nutrients that science is only beginning to understand.
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A Vegetarian Vision - Part One - Everyone's heard of Albert Einstein's theories on relativity, but how many people know of his views on being a vegetarian? - "Nothing will benefit human health and increase chances for survival of life on earth as much as the evolution to a vegetarian diet."
A Vegetarian Vision - Part Two - There are certainly many issues to consider when designing vegetarian foods, including the functionality challenges of substituting for animal-derived ingredients and the effective use of non-meat and -dairy flavoring ingredients.
Calcium's Role - For all ages, calcium intake is critical to bone health. However, a new awareness of calcium’s critical importance in growing children and aging adults has created a market for greater varieties of calcium-fortified foods.
Taking Stock of Saturated Fats - Research leads scientists to believe that not all saturated fatty acids are created equal when it comes to their effects on plasma lipids. http://www.foodproductdesign.com/toolbar_library.html
Heart-Healthy Fats - Not too many years ago, we focused on reducing saturated or “bad” fats in the diet. Today’s recommendations advise increasing the consumption of “healthy” fats to enhance heart health. http://www.foodproductdesign.com/toolbar_library.html
Why is it important to …. know your fats - If you know your fats you are in a good position to both enjoy your food and get a healthy balance of fats at the same time. http://www.eufic.org/gb/food/pag/food42/food422.htm
Four nutrition myths – Know the right facts… http://www.eufic.org/gb/food/pag/food41/food413.htm
Myths and facts on nutrition topics - Food Today (EUFIC website) looks at some common myths about acidic foods, fluids and sugar. http://www.eufic.org/gb/food/pag/food32/food323.htm
Six Nutrition Myths - Food Today (EUFIC website) looks at some common myths (or misconception) about nutrition. http://www.eufic.org/gb/food/pag/food19/food193.htm
The Atkins Diet ends its
reign
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It seemed too good to be true, bacon and eggs
every day if you want and still lose weight. Millions of Europeans tried The
Atkins Diet and stories of dramatic weight loss were reported, but concerns
regarding nutritional balance and poor long- term compliance may mean the
Atkins reign is over.
Trans fatty acids
reviewed by European Food Safety Authority
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In order to clarify the
role of trans fatty acids (TFA or “trans fats”) in human health, the
European Commission asked the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) for a
scientific opinion.
Diabetes
and 'Diabesity'
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There are two main types of diabetes, type 1
and type 2, and numbers of cases of both types are rising worldwide in
adults. Recently type 2 diabetes has been reported to be also increasing in
children. What is behind this worrying phenomenon and what can be done about
it?
Secrets of … the
Mediterranean Diet
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A recent study has once again confirmed that
people who closely follow ‘the Mediterranean Diet’ live longer than other
Europeans. So what exactly is the Mediterranean diet and how does it exert
this spectacular effect.
What “Individualised
Nutrition” could do for you…-
You are due for your
regular diet MOT (moment of truth). You take the smart card containing your
DNA profile, which is your genetic signature, to the diet clinic and provide
a pin-prick of blood. Your blood is analysed and compared to your DNA. After
a short wait a dietary prescription tailored to your specific genetic needs
and perfectly balancing your macro- and micro-nutrients needs is prepared.
Your prescription for the next few months is nothing like the one prepared
for your Italian friend or your boss, who is a second generation Indian.
Even your brother, who leads a much more hectic lifestyle than you, has been
recommended a completely different range of foods. At the moment this is a
fantastic scenario, but it is one that scientists are already predicting
could become technically possible in the future.
Orthorexia nervosa - when
healthy eating is no longer healthy
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A new type of eating
disorder is emerging where people are becoming obsessed with eating to
improve their health. According to the Swiss Food Association, this new wave
of nutritional obsession, known as ‘Orthorexia’ or ‘Orthorexia nervosa’,
from the Greek “orthos” meaning right and correct, and “orexis” meaning
appetite, is reaching worrying proportions. Gut health - A question of balance - If you thought the gut was all about digestion then you might be surprised to read that it plays an important role in the immune system. Furthermore, the intestinal microflora is fundamental to the operations of both systems.
Myths and
Facts about Processed Foods
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Consumers
today are faced with a wide variety of food choices. Processed foods offer
variety and enjoyment to our diets. In this article Food Today looks at some
of the myths and facts about processed foods.
Nutrition and the Human
Genome
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It has
been known for some time that diet and specific nutrients can affect the
functioning of our genes. We all know that even when people are eating the
same diets, some will become overweight, some develop heart disease and some
develop allergies, while others will not. Wouldn’t it be wonderful to know
why? The anticipated benefits from research into the function of genes
include advances in the development of nutritious foods and special
functional ingredients, optimal diets for individuals and improved methods
for preventing many lifestyle-related diseases.
What makes
us feel full? The satiating power of foods
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What we eat and how much we eat have an influence on our
health and well being. But what kinds of foods make us feel full and why do
so many of us tend to over-eat?
Wholegrain
Power
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Wholegrain
cereals such as brown rice, wholegrain wheat, whole oats and rye, not only
taste great - they also offer potential health benefits including reduced
risk of heart disease and certain cancers.
Gut
microflora: the inside story
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Most people are aware of the association between intestinal
disease and pathogenic ("bad") bacteria, but what is less well known is the
positive role of beneficial gut bacteria (probiotics) on our health and
well-being.
An update
on eating disorders
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Eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa and bulimia can
threaten psychological well-being, physical health, and sometimes even life
itself. In all cases, sufferers have a preoccupation with food, a distorted
body image and eating behaviours that are out of control. Nutrition and the Immune System - Our immune system protects us against bacteria, viruses, and other disease-causing organisms. It is an efficient, complex defence system. Does the way we eat affect the immune system?
Dieting
Myths
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Nearly every day we hear or read about a new miracle diet
that allows weight loss in record time. Before you are tempted to embark on
such a diet there are some important misconceptions you may wish to know
about.
Diet and
Headache - A Load Off Your Mind
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Many migraine sufferers claim that their attacks are
triggered by certain foods. The body's failure to inactivate the natural
amines present in the food may explain why some people are affected more
than others.
What Can
Low-Fat Diets Do For You?
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Against a global backdrop of increasing levels of obesity, it
is important that public health messages to counter this serious problem
really work. In a major collaborative venture, five European research
centres recently carried out a study to test whether current advice to
follow a low-fat diet actually reduced weight in a free-living situation.
Where we
Least Expect them: Beneficial Micro-organisms in our Diet
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Foods made with fermentation technology have been around for
thousands of years. In previous Food Today articles we explained the
importance of yeasts and lactic acid bacteria. This time we focus on several
less well known micro-organisms, also used in making common foods and food
additives.
Nutrition
Analysis Tools and Systems
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recently, nutrition students and health professionals who were interested in
analyzing the nutrient content of foods had to look up individual foods in
tables, transfer the data to paper and physically add up the amounts of each
nutrient. This was tedious and sometimes inaccurate…
Body Mass
Index
– a simple
calculator providing a measure for interpreting a person's stature / obesity
/ nutritional status.
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