Two common food myths have hit the headlines today. Firstly, a study has suggested that using vegetable oils in preference to much-maligned butter could be damaging, rather than beneficial to health, and actually be a cause of obesity. And secondly, a scientist has announced that it’s perfectly safe to eat certain types of ...
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Dr Idrees Mughal, aka Dr Idz, has gone viral for his videos on nutritional misinformation. Here are eight myths he wants to bust Blood sugar spikes are bad. The carnivore diet is best. Seed oils are inflammatory and cause cancer. If you are interested in nutrition, ...
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What eating bread does to your body – and the healthiest supermarket loaves to buy We’re hardwired to love bread in all its forms – sandwiches, bread baskets, hot buttered toast! – because it’s sustained us for 10,000 years. But recently, bread has developed a ...
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New research shows fibre can boost brain health in old age and there are other surprising benefits but most of us aren’t getting enough Fibre is like the middle child of macronutrients. Protein gets all the glory while carbohydrates and fats get the flak. But ...
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By Hattie Garlick 17 October 2023 Eating high-fat or high-sugar snacks can rewire brain circuits, creating lasting preferences If you regularly find yourself gripped by an unconquerable urge to reach into the cookie jar, then take comfort. Researchers from the German University of Tuebingen have uncovered the ...
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