“The brain needs omega-3s to function optimally,” says Ābele. “Everyone benefits from adding good fats to the diet, but especially children and adults with autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, anxiety, panic attacks, and depression.” Don’t eat gluten Dr. Adrien Eshraghi of the University of Miami believes that one cause of behavioral problems in autistic children may… Read More »
In the UK, we don’t just love avocados – we adore them. Figures show we bought 17.4% more avocados in the year to April 2024 than in the previous 12-month period, the biggest increase of any fruit or vegetable. From guacamole to salads and fancy side dishes, it’s the superfood that health food influencers love… Read More »
We’re constantly told we shouldn’t eat too much sugar. But not all sugar is bad. Naturally occurring sugars provide fuel for the body in the form of carbohydrates. They’re locked inside cells, found in fruits, vegetables, and milk, and come with extra nutrients like fiber. The diet monster is a class of sugars known as… Read More »
Imagine a diet in which no fruits and vegetables pass the lips, but plenty of meat is encouraged. Welcome to the carnivore diet, sometimes known as the zero-carb diet, which consists only of animal products such as meat, eggs, and limited dairy. Nuts, seeds or legumes are not consumed. The diet has been promoted via… Read More »
The humble white sliced loaf has been an essential part of British life for nearly 100 years; Easily coinciding with the invention of the pop-up toaster in 1926, it was a marriage made in buttery heaven. Head of the science department at the School of Health and Lifestyle, Dr. “White sliced bread is a staple… Read More »
Are you Team Butter or Team Spread? The relative value of each has been the subject of slippery debate for decades. And with a wider range of spreads available than ever before, it’s hard to know which ones (if any) are making healthy choices. Expansion has certainly come a long way since it was first… Read More »
What alternatives are there to ultra-processed foods? Preparing meals and snacks from scratch with unprocessed or minimally processed ingredients is ideal, but for most of us, that’s not always possible. The good news is that many UPFs have non-UPF versions; these products are processed rather than ultra processed. Many organic versions of commonly used UPFs,… Read More »