Carbohydrates are currently taking the greatest heat for the escalation of obesity worldwide but is this blame game working? The greatest cost of the global obesity epidemic is yet to be felt. Obesity is a risk factor for a multitude of health complications meaning a health crisis far greater than the present number of obese individuals is looming… the multiple consequences of obesity multiplied by the growing number of overweight
It recently came to my attention that massive quantities of the fresh fruit and vegetable produce, harvested by UK farmers, is discarded due to its ‘ugly’ appearance. Retailers of fresh produce reject imperfect fruits and vegetables, seeking only perfection for their supermarket shelves. While we can understand the rejection of damaged, bruised or spoiled produce, more fruits and vegetables are actually wasted because of undesirable shapes and sizes. Haunted by
{Raising a Food Smart Kid was written for an online parenting resource Parenting Hub} I often find myself reminding parents that children learn to eat much in the same way that they learn to walk, talk, read and write. It is with encouragement and by example that children learn and this applies to healthy eating habits as well. Children will experience hunger and through a process of introducing solids to complement
The problem with the regular intake of meals and snacks that are lacking in the nutrients essential for health is not just the high quantities of fat, salt or sugar they typically contain. The absence of the nutrients they fail to provide is an additional negative and the result is a huge nutrient gap between the nutrient intake you require and the nutrient intake you achieve. In a similar sense, when aiming to
Weekend Food Prep is definitely a concept to investigate if you find time to be your greatest obstacle to eating well. The key to healthy eating and living is to actively, rather than just mentally, plan on it! Planning and prepping in advance saves you from managing hunger and meal times impulsively with limited, cost driven food choices. The ultimate aim of Weekend Food Prep is to avoid the office canteen, the petrol station shop, the
Regular exercise and general physical activity is strongly encouraged for people living with diabetes. This includes type 1 and type 2 diabetes, both on the rise. In addition to healthy eating, an active lifestyle is an important key to good blood glucose control and the prevention of long term complications of diabetes. Exercise makes the cells of the body more sensitive to insulin which results in a more optimal uptake of
3 things that could be sabotaging your efforts: 1. Inconsistent exercise: Regular exercise is important for a number of reasons related to weight loss but the muscle mass it sustains is well worth the effort gaining it. Muscle mass declines naturally with age, which means an active pursuit to maintain it is required. Your goals should be centered on fat loss AND muscle gain. This might not show on the scale but
MODERATION noun self-restraint, restraint, self-control, self-discipline; moderateness, temperateness, temperance, abstemiousness, non-indulgence, leniency, fairness [ANTONYMS] extremism Once understood, the term ‘moderation’ is not just a cliche dieticians love to use but rather a simple way in which to prevent excessive behaviour in all aspects of human nature. When it comes to nutrition specifically, excessive or extreme behaviour applies to both food intake and food restrictions. Moderation is good practice when it comes to
With Easter around the corner, it seems like a good time to shed some light on the nutrient value in a single egg. Eggs have longed been associated with cholesterol, and as a result avoided by many. While it is true that eggs contain cholesterol, they contain a host of other beneficial nutrients too. Cutting eggs out of your diet is likely to do more harm than good. It is possible
Weight loss, and how to achieve it, is everywhere, everyday and with more an more social media platforms, it can be an overwhelming topic. Add to the volume of information the total controversy therein, and many a person is left frustrated and hopeless rather than inspired. For so many weight loss is a struggle that can become very stressful. While weight loss for health maintenance is essential, it is both
For a number of reasons food prices are on the rise and it is a problem that will get far worse before it gets better in light of the drought in our farmlands. Nutrition economics is certainly worth practicing. Eating healthily will become more costly , making it viable to shop now and save later. Each time you go shopping, buy an extra non-perishable item or two. This is a list of non-perishable
There are many weight loss diets out there and they are sure to grab your attention with their promise of fast and significant weight loss. And if one does not do it for you then you can be sure that next week will see a new one bearing the same promise. Many of these are referred to a fad diets because they trend just like fashion and people do not stick with them
Office health might be the last thing from your mind when you are knee deep in paperwork or moving from one boardroom to another boardroom for back to back meeting. It is National Nutrition Week and the theme for 2015 is “Healthy Eating in the Workplace”. As we spend most of our day at work, it is important to address at eating behaviour in the workplace. In addition to the development of
While regular nutritious meals promote the maintenance of a healthy weight and stabilize blood glucose levels, grazing on food at random throughout the day has the opposite effect. The reason for this is twofold. Firstly, unplanned, unprepared meal times puts you at the risk of grabbing foods that lack nutrients while spiking both your blood glucose level and your total daily energy intake. For those suffering with insulin resistance, diabetes
June 1st is World Milk Day and therefore the perfect day to highlight the benefit of milk and its essential role in a healthy diet. Milk contains so much more than just calcium. In addition to being the best source of calcium, milk is an excellent source of protein and contains energy, potassium, B vitamins and vitamin D. Milk can be consumed as milk, yoghurt or mass and should be incorporated into