Feeding and Diet

"Yo-yo dieting is NOT bad for you and won’t stop you losing weight in the long run," the Daily Mail informs us. The news is based on a study of overweight and obese postmenopausal women with a history of repetitive "weight cycling" (also known as yo-...

"Yo-yo dieting is NOT bad for you and won’t stop y...

"Chocolate … could reduce blood pressure," BBC News reports. The report is based on a well conducted review that has pooled the results of trials investigating the effects of chemicals called flavanols. Flavanols are found in cocoa products, such as ...

"Chocolate … could reduce blood pressure," BBC New...

“Organic food is not healthier,” The Daily Telegraph advises. The news is based on a review of a large number of studies comparing the health effects of organic foods to conventional foods. While there is no internationally agreed definition of “orga...

“Organic food is not healthier,” The Daily Telegra...

People “can be obese yet physically healthy and fit and at no greater risk of heart disease or cancer”, according to BBC News. This counterintuitive headline stems from a study that was assessing health outcomes for people who were obese but relative...

People “can be obese yet physically healthy and fi...

The Guardian says that "many 'low fat' foods have a similar calorie count to standard products". The news follows a press release by Which? magazine that said many "low fat" and "light" food products may not be the healthy options that consumers thin...

The Guardian says that "many 'low fat' foods have ...

The Daily Telegraph tells us “why dieting is all in the timing”. Sticking to strict mealtimes is apparently the key, rather than snacking on healthy food. Sadly for those of us who enjoy a daily dose of high-fat fast food, the true story behind the h...

The Daily Telegraph tells us “why dieting is all i...

An “antioxidant-rich diet ‘cuts heart attack risk’,” The Daily Telegraph has reported. It goes on to say that older women who ate “seven fruit and vegetable portions a day were between 20 and 29 per cent less likely to have a heart attack over a deca...

An “antioxidant-rich diet ‘cuts heart attack risk’...

“Obese children ‘more likely to have heart attack or stroke in adulthood',” warns The Guardian. The news is based on a large review from researchers at Oxford University who collated a number of smaller studies carried out over the past few decades, ...

“Obese children ‘more likely to have heart attack ...

Switching to decaf could save your sight, claims the Daily Mail. The newspaper reports that drinking three or more cups of coffee a day is linked with vision loss and blindness. The story is based on a study that looked at the association between caf...

Switching to decaf could save your sight, claims t...

“Tomatoes are 'stroke preventers',” BBC News has claimed. The news is based on a study looking at the levels of various chemicals called carotenoids in men’s blood and their long-term risk of stroke. Carotenoids are naturally occurring chemicals whic...

“Tomatoes are 'stroke preventers',” BBC News has c...

‘Why fish oils hold all-powerful key to healthy heart’ is the headline in the Daily Express, which goes on to report, somewhat over-enthusiastically, that ‘tens of thousands of lives a year could be saved if people ate more fish’. These wildly optimi...

‘Why fish oils hold all-powerful key to healthy he...

“It’s a myth that cranberry juice can cure bladder infections,” the Daily Mail reported today. The story was based on a large review of research that looked at the effectiveness of cranberry juice and cranberry products such as capsules, in preventin...

“It’s a myth that cranberry juice can cure bladder...

‘Green tea may lower the risk of colon, stomach and throat cancers in women’, says the Daily Mail, perhaps causing readers to rush to put the kettle on. The Mail reports on a large, long-term observational study of people’s tea drinking habits and th...

‘Green tea may lower the risk of colon, stomach an...

The Daily Mail today reported that there is, “yet another good reason to tuck into that salad: eating tomatoes could ward off depression”. Tomatoes are rich in lycopene, the chemical that gives them their distinctive colour. Lycopene is an antioxidan...

The Daily Mail today reported that there is, “yet ...

“Drinking coffee halves the risk of mouth cancer – even in smokers and drinkers,” claims the Daily Mail. This story is based on a large US study that found that adults who reported drinking more than four cups of caffeinated coffee a day had a 49% lo...

“Drinking coffee halves the risk of mouth cancer –...

The Daily Telegraph tells us today “dieting makes people feel depressed because cutting out fatty foods alters their brain”. The headline is based on Canadian research investigating why and how stopping eating high fat food might lead to cravings for...

The Daily Telegraph tells us today “dieting makes ...

A recent headline in the Daily Mail tells us to ‘Ditch the fancy diets, just cut down on fat: Eating healthily is more reliable way to lose weight’. Apparently, cutting back on fatty foods such as butter, cheese and crisps will help us lose weight. I...

A recent headline in the Daily Mail tells us to ‘D...

Being underweight can damage your health. Weighing too little can contribute to a weakened immune system, fragile bones and a lack of energy. If your BMI is below the healthy range, this suggests that your weight may be too low. Or you may simply be ...

Being underweight can damage your health. Weighing...

Milk and dairy products such as cheese and yoghurt are great sources of protein and calcium. To make healthier choices, go for lower-fat milk and dairy foods. Our bodies need protein to work properly and to grow or repair themselves. Calcium helps t...

Milk and dairy products such as cheese and yoghurt...

Eating a healthy, balanced diet is an important part of maintaining good health, and can help you feel your best. It can be simple, too. Just follow these eight diet tips to get started. The two keys to a healthy diet are: Eat the right number of c...

Eating a healthy, balanced diet is an important pa...

Eating a diet that is high in saturated fat can raise the level of cholesterol in the blood. High cholesterol increases the risk of heart disease. These practical tips can help you cut down on saturated fat. Saturated fat is the kind of fat found in...

Eating a diet that is high in saturated fat can ra...