Monthly Archives: December 2016

Zinc Inhibits Cadmium Absorption

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Vitamin C Lowers Blood Glucose Levels

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Three Easy Ways to Improve Your Health

It is becoming clear that the Western lifestyle is to blame for the Western lifestyle diseases. Cardiovascular disease, cancer, obesity, diabetes, arthritis and dementia have genetic components, but for the vast majority of individuals, it is lifestyle choices that are … Continue reading

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Coffee Consumption and Colorectal Cancer

Tea is a drink that is rich in antioxidants. In particular, tea contains high amounts of the flavan-3-ol group of flavonoids, also known as catechins. Tea is associated with protection from digestive system cancers and the suggestion is that the … Continue reading

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More on Energy Restriction and Muscle Loss

Evidence suggest that increases in body fat are caused by a reduction in the sensitivity of the insulin system, which in turn is caused by poor diet. Low quality foods, particularly refined grain and refined sugars devoid of fibre, overload … Continue reading

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More Evidence High Quality Diets Prevent Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is characterised by a slow and insidious demineralisation of the bone, leaving it weakened and more likely to fracture. Women are more prone to osteoporosis and this relates to hormonal changes following the menopause which alters the resorption rates … Continue reading

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Nuts and Blood Pressure

Diets high in plant food have been shown to possess beneficial health effects. In particular, data suggests that plant based diets are protective of cardiovascular disease. One aspect of cardiovascular disease that is particularly detrimental is the high blood pressure … Continue reading

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Chromium For Insulin and Glucose Metabolism

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The Mediterranean Diet

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Protein Builds Muscle

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