When we say ‘know your numbers’ we don’t mean your age, height or weight. On this occasion we mean your blood pressure numbers. Do you know your systolic and diastolic figures? Between the 12-18th of September Blood Pressure UK aims to educate the nation; encouraging each of us to check our numbers and to take … [Read more…]
Leading doctors say adopting a Mediterranean diet may be a better way to lose weight and tackle obesity, than calorie counting. The Postgraduate Medical Journal (PMJ) published the writings which also state the Mediterranean diet quickly reduces the risk of heart attacks and strokes. Thus, it is better for people than low-fat diets and calories … [Read more…]
We all know that exercising on an empty stomach is not great, especially if you are planning an hour long session packed full of lifting, running or cycling. To ensure you have a continuous stream of energy throughout your workout, it’s vital to munch on a mix of carbs and protein as not only will … [Read more…]
Study shows that food addictions can be changed Scientists from Tufts University have found that the brain can be trained to prefer healthy food over unhealthy and high calorie junk food, using a diet that does not leave people hungry. The team scanned the part of the brain linked to reward and addiction in 13 overweight … [Read more…]
Although doctors tend to be frowned upon for being stereotypically ‘bad patients’, do they actually practice what they preach and follow their own healthcare advice? A study by Medscape shows that one third of American doctors are overweight, with GP’s and general surgeons weighing in the heaviest, with nearly half of this group being obese. … [Read more…]
We’re all guilty of adopting the occasional bad habit, however some of them can have more impact on our lifestyles than others. For example, despite your everyday routine seemingly having nothing to do with your metabolic activity, the ins and outs of your day could in fact be having an impact on your body weight. … [Read more…]
Doctors are usually the ones dishing out all the healthcare advice when it comes to your food and diet, and suggesting what healthy food swaps you make. Let’s turn the tables and see what snacks the medical professionals like to get their teeth stuck in to… 1) Greek yoghurt Yoghurt has been proven to be … [Read more…]
Fried foods cut back to only two days per week New school food regulations have been released by ministers, revealing that fried foods including batter or breadcrumbs will be scaled back to a maximum two days per week, with a variety of vegetables and salad offered as an accompaniment every day. The guidelines, due to … [Read more…]
If you are looking to lower your cholesterol, then some simple changes to your diet can really help knock your numbers down to size. Why not try these healthy, heart loving foods to give your body the TLC it deserves. 1) Oatmeal / Oat bran – high fibre foods Stock up on porridge and you … [Read more…]
Food banks are having to double in size to combat high priced groceries Fears that people can no longer afford a decent diet have led to public health experts calling on the PM for action. The UK Faculty of Public Health has written an open letter to the PM demanding that an independent group be … [Read more…]