15th August 2014
There’s now overwhelming evidence that a child’s future health is influenced by more than just their parents’ genetic material and that children born of unhealthy parents will already be pre-programmed for greater risk of poor health, according to University of Adelaide researchers.
In a feature paper called...
Categories: Children's Health
Read more...14th August 2014
Men, women and children exposed to high levels of phthalates, hormone disrupting chemicals found in plastics and some personal care products, tended to have reduced levels of testosterone in their blood compared to those with lower chemical exposure, according to a new study published in the Endocrine Society’s...
Categories: Hormonal Health
Read more...5th August 2014
Eating about one serving a day of beans, peas, chickpeas or lentils can increase fullness, which may lead to better weight management and weight loss, a new study published in the August issue of the journal Obesity has found.
A systematic review and meta-analysis of all available clinical trials found that...
Categories: Nutritional News, Weight Management, Metabolic Health
Read more...5th June 2014
A new study involving Simon Fraser University researchers has found that prenatal exposure to flame retardants can be significantly linked to lower IQs and greater hyperactivity in five-year old children
Researchers have found that prenatal exposure to flame retardants or polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) ...
Categories: Children's Health
Read more...3rd June 2014
This is a high protein, high carbohydrate, high calorie breakfast: packed full of fibre and antioxidants it’s perfect for anyone on-the-go all day
Serves 1
200ml of milk alternative such as hemp, almond or soya milk
20g jumbo oats
20g hemp protein powder
half a banana
150g mixed berries e.g. raspberries,...
Categories: Sport & Exercise, Recipes
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