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Heart benefits with full-fat dairy

The type of saturated fat found in full-fat dairy products doesn’t hurt – and say researchers may even help – heart and circulatory health.

6 August, 2018

An orange a day keeps macular degeneration at bay

Macular degeneration can’t be cured, but new research shows that a diet rich in antioxidant flavonoids may have a significant role in helping to prevent it.

3 August, 2018

Dietary fibre could help lower risk of depression

Increasing your daily intake of dietary fibre could help reduce your risk of depression, according to a new analysis.

10 July, 2018

Lentils significantly reduce blood glucose levels

A new study from Canada shows that replacing potatoes or rice with pulses can lower your blood glucose levels by more than 20% – significant news for those with – or trying to avoid – type 2 diabetes

20 June, 2018

Walnut health benefits begin in the gut

Scientists show that the way walnuts impact the trillions of bacteria in the gut microbiome may be behind some of their well known health benefits.

5 June, 2018

Adequate protein ensures bone health as we age

A new international expert consensus suggests that older people may need more protein – above the current RDA – to protect their bones.

5 June, 2018

Does hardening of the arteries begin in the gut?

New research links a low diversity of the ‘good bacteria’ in our guts to a significantly raised risk for hardening of the arteries.

31 May, 2018

Emphasis on healthy protein may help delay natural menopause

A diet rich in fish and legumes may help to delay the natural menopause, while high dietary intake of refined carbs, such as pasta and rice, may instead help to hasten it.

8 May, 2018

Supplements in pregnancy could cut kids’ allergy risk

Women who take fish oil supplements and probiotics in later pregnancy – and during breastfeeding – may reduce their child’s risk of food allergy and eczema, according to new research.

28 March, 2018

High-fibre diet treats type-2 diabetes

New research shows that a diet rich in a diversity of fruits and vegetables can help treat type-2 diabetes by changing the balance of bacteria that live in the gut.

28 March, 2018