Drinking tea and eating apples could help lower blood pressure and fight off heart disease, study claims Researchers studied the diet and blood pressure of 25,168 people from Norfolk They measured flavanol intake using biomarkers, rather than self-reporting They found a high flavanol diet could lead to up to 4mmHg lower blood pressure This is equivalent … Read more
Hyperactive disorders could be rooted in an human foraging instinct triggered by eating fructose-loaded foods like biscuits and ice cream, a study has suggested. University of Colorado researchers have argued that low levels of fructose trigger a pathway that promotes foraging and the storage of energy as fat. However, in excessive amounts, the same pathway … Read more
Hyperactive disorders could be rooted in an human foraging instinct triggered by eating fructose-loaded foods like biscuits and ice cream, a study has suggested. University of Colorado researchers have argued that low levels of fructose trigger a pathway that promotes foraging and the storage of energy as fat. However, in excessive amounts, the same pathway … Read more
Bad food is biggest cause of heart attacks: Poor diet is number one lifestyle reason for avoidable fatalities from heart disease, study shows A healthier diet could save the lives of 60,000 Britons from heart attacks Researchers studied nine million deaths from heart attacks and angina Poor diet is more dangerous than high blood … Read more
Diet high in fructose sends an ancient human instinct to forage for food into OVERDRIVE and could lead to ‘hyperactive’ disorders like ADHD and manic depression A little fructose triggers foraging and storage of energy as fat, US experts said However, too much can lead instead to aggression, cravings and impulsivity In turn, this raises … Read more
Outspoken vegan blogger Freelee the Banana Girl has shared her unique daily diet, which includes half a watermelon for breakfast and vegan ice cream for lunch. The controversial Australian raw vegan – whose real name is Leanne Ratcliffe – shared a video of her meal times on TikTok to encourage her more than one million fans … Read more
Five hundred-year-old excrement from Medieval toilets reveals how changes in diet since the 15th Century may have triggered diseases such as irritable bowels, allergies and obesity Researchers analysed deposits from two Medieval latrines from Latvia and Israel They identified various microorganisms from the guts of the toilets’ users The findings could provide a baseline to compare with … Read more
Sir David Attenborough has revealed his diet has become increasingly meat-free as part of his personal efforts to save the planet. The 94-year-old naturist, who lives in Richmond, explained that while he is not a strict vegetarian because he still eats fish, he cannot remember the last time he had a piece of red meat. … Read more
Christina Aguilera, 39, says she suffers from anxiety about her image but has given up on trying to be ‘perfect’: ‘I’m not going on a diet, get over it’ By Heidi Parker For Dailymail.com Published: 14:50 BST, 30 September 2020 | Updated: 14:50 BST, 30 September 2020 Christina Aguilera has ‘clashed’ with her own anxieties … Read more
Piers Morgan has embarked on a strict new diet plan in a bid to shape up after a summer of over indulging on wine and cheese. The 55-year-old TV presenter has revealed he’s employed personal trainer Sarah Lindsay and reduced his alcohol intake to help shed the pounds. Speaking about his new diet, Piers – … Read more