diet

The proteins in peanuts trigger allergies in the human body, which is it's our overactive defence to something our bodies see as an invader. The immune system misidentifies the proteins and believes them to be dangerous, sending out an…

Over recent years the levels of fish and seafood consumption has increased dramatically, partly due to the concerns about fat and cholesterol in our diets. Because fish is seen as the healthier and low fat option, people are choosing it far…

There are over 55 diseases associated with gluten, which is a protein found in wheat, barley and rye. 99 percent of the people who have a gluten intolerance or coeliac disease are never diagnosed, which means they spend a lifetime suffering…

Pernicious anaemia is the cause of vitamin B12 deficiency, which in turn is caused by a lack of glycoprotein known as intrinsic factor. Without this compound, the body can't absorb vitamin B12 which is where deficiencies forge. it's needed…

New front-of-package labels are being rolled out in the UK as a way of trying to assist customers in making healthier food choices. As obesity levels rise, experts are claiming that the lack of education about what's really in our food is…

Corn allergies aren't as common as peanut or gluten allergies, but they are far more difficult to maintain as corn is such a widely used ingredient in products. Many people who have a corn allergy don't realise it - this is because the…

Vitamin D deficiency is a common problem, but scientists may have found a connection between this very situation and hypertension, which increases the risk of stroke and heart attacks. Vitamin D deficiency is caused by a lack of exposure to…

Researchers have discovered that your iron levels and a faulty gene in the body could be associated with developing bowel cancer. Deborah Alsina, the CEO of Bowel Cancer UK, made a statement in which she said that the development was an…

Stress is a common factor of modern lifestyles, thanks to our busy work lives, financial commitments and family responsibilities. Most of us struggle to find the time to exercise and, as a result, our health is suffering. Your diet is…

Nobody can ever forget a time in their childhood when they were wheeled into hospital due to a broken arm, but for those that are active and getting hurt on a regular basis, the reason may be down to a lack of Vitamin D. A lack of…

Where your heart is concerned, your diet is hugely important. There are many things you may do out of habit, whether it's exercising too little or eating the wrong foods, which could be having an impact on the health of your heart. Here are…

Society has placed a huge amount of importance on age in recent years, with the emphasis on looking as young as possible. While experts have stated the benefits of a good diet and plenty of exercise in regards to looking good well into your…

Your body needs 40 essential vitamins, minerals and other nutrients on a daily basis to maintain your wellness, but not only can getting these from supplements can be expensive and inconvenient, but this is actually less effective than…

According to a recent study, one in two workers don't leave the office all day, and 27 percent of staff snack on unhealthy foods at least once a day. Such habits make for a less than enjoyable work environment and could be the reason you've…

If you want to take care of your mental and emotional health, you must first begin with your physical wellbeing. Though it may sound a little new age-y to say, your body and your mind are connected, and there’s a direct correlation between…

Junk food may be the easier option where our diets are concerned, but it's by no means the healthiest. In order to fuel our bodies properly, we need to make sure that we get plenty of vitamins and minerals, as well as cutting back on the…

It may seem like an easy task, but losing weight is surprisingly difficult to achieve and sustain in reality. In most cases, you'll want to lose weight as quickly and efficiently as possible, but most fad diets offer quick results that…

Meat is the key ingredient in most people's meals, but a new study suggests that a vegetarian diet could actually be better for you. Researchers looked at the cause-specific mortality in a group of over 73,000 men and women Seventh-day…

If you're trying to navigate a healthy diet, you'll no doubt be looking at what you need to include in order to stay as healthy as possible. But how can you tell what's missing from your meals each day? It can be tricky to know what to…

New studies suggest that we could be missing data when it comes to our diets and heart disease advice. The dietary advice we currently receive about fats and the risk of heart disease have been called into question as a clinical trial shows…

In a new bid to lose weight, dieters are opting to have a plastic patch sewn onto their tongue which makes eating solid food so painful that they're forced to resort to a liquid diet. Launched in 2009 by plastic surgeon Nikolas Chugay, this…

When it comes to our diets, experts are always telling us how important it is that we get the right amount of vitamins each day. For many of us, that means a vitamin supplement at breakfast time and a balanced diet - but do you know what…

The three-week diet, designed by Brian Flatt, is primarily based on food and is supposedly an easy and simple regime to follow. But how does it work? The weight loss package contains brochures which relate to fat loss, in order to educate…

You may have seen vitamin E on the label of your moisturiser, but why? What does vitamin E do for your wellbeing, and is applying it to your skin the only way to reap its wellness benefits? Vitamin E is actually found in a variety of…

We take supplements out of habit, but how can you tell if they're actually being used by your body? Everyone needs a range of nutrients to function effectively, particularly if you're an athletic person who burns a lot of energy each day.…

Experts keep telling us that a diet that is low in meat could help to reduce greenhouse gases and lead to a more sustainable lifestyle, but a recent study suggests that this may not be the case. In fact, this switch could actually increase…

Nobody wants to think about getting older. Women get the oh-so-wonderful brunt of “ageing gracefully”, when ageing is definitely not on your list of priorities. More importantly however, is the question of health. In terms of your heart, it…

Many current diets focus on cutting down on carbs in the diet, or even cutting them out of the diet altogether. Many people swear by this as a weight-loss technique, but actually, cutting down on the carbohydrates in your diet may not be…

For athletes and workout fanatics, protein supplements have become the performance enhancer of choice. But is it really necessary in order to stay healthy and build muscle? If you want to bulk up, it's considered the norm to down a protein…

UV exposure, smoking and drinking - they can all have an impact on the health of your skin. Your diet also plays a big part and can be used as a tool for reversing some of the effects of your lifestyle. By cutting back on the salt, fat and…