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Sodium is hidden - you often don't know how much of it you are eating, which makes it hard to estimate how much a person has consumed.(Photo: AFP)

High sodium diet may increase mortality risk: Study

Sodium is notoriously hard to measure.

02 Jul 2018 5:45 PM

Pulses contain components that inhibit enzymes involved in absorption of glucose, and fibre contained in these foods can encourage the production of short-chain fatty acids, which can also help to reduce blood glucose levels. (Photo: Pixabay)

Here's why you should include lentils in your diet

Swapping half a portion of starchy dishes for lentils can significantly improve body's response to carbohydrates.

20 Jun 2018 8:36 AM

Lose weight with this 16:8 diet

Researchers say there are options for weight loss that do not include calorie counting or eliminating certain foods.

19 Jun 2018 3:58 PM

A cheat meal does not necessarily mean that one can go eating an entire pizza or something extremely unhealthy. (Photo: Pixabay)

Cheating on diet could actually help burn more fat

After periods of strict calorie restriction, a cheat meal, which contains significantly more calories helps body to continue burning fat.

14 Jun 2018 4:28 PM

Researchers from Newcastle and Glasgow universities have been testing the diet of just 800 calories a day on 300 patients recruited from GP surgeries. (Photo: Pixabay)

Strict diet of soup and milkshakes can reverse diabetes, says breakthrough study

Remarkable claim came after research showed patients with type 2 diabetes who lose just over 10 kilos in weight go into remission.

13 Jun 2018 4:46 PM

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

A non-drug therapy to cut stroke risk in half

Other studies have shown that a blood pressure reduction of this magnitude can cut a person's risk of heart disease or stroke in half.

12 Jun 2018 9:26 AM

The greener you eat, the healthier you are

Better choices in the plant-based components of the diet lowered mortality by 30 percent.

11 Jun 2018 9:30 AM

Parents who aren’t sure whether their children receive enough vitamin D should talk to their pediatricians. (Photo: Pixabay)

Here are ways children can get Vitamin D, say experts

While calcium and vitamin D are vital for building healthy bones, calcium can only be absorbed when vitamin D is present.

09 Jun 2018 9:20 AM

More studies need to be conducted to know if areas of the brain can be trained (Photo: AFP)

Lack of grey matter in specific area of brain may leave people unable to diet

Grey matter is involved in muscle control, speech, decision making, memory and emotions.

07 Jun 2018 3:36 PM

Humans could be cause of cancer in wild animals: Study

Even something such as artificial light and light pollution are negatively affecting wild animals.

04 Jun 2018 11:49 AM

ieters were 1.6 times more likely to smoke and skip breakfast, and 1.5 times more likely to smoke and engage in binge drinking. (Photo: Pixabay)

Dieting may point to risky behaviours in teenage girls

We should focus on health broadly rather than weight as an indicator of health.

03 Jun 2018 3:16 PM

Alarming study reveals new diet trend among teen girls

Here is what a new study has found.

01 Jun 2018 4:15 PM

High-protein diet increase risk of heart failure in men: Study

However, proteins from fish and eggs were not associated with heart failure risk.

31 May 2018 5:01 PM

Trying to conceive? Eat seafood

Researchers say seafood can have many reproductive benefits.

28 May 2018 12:42 PM

It was observed that people who had the device on their nose lost twice as much as others on a diet (Photo: AFP)

Nose plugs may help people lose more weight on a diet

These plugs are inserted in both nostrils as air is directed to bypass scent receptors which helps suppress appetite.

25 May 2018 3:35 PM

Diet during pregnancy impacts your child's growth

Find out how.

25 May 2018 11:23 AM

Oily fish still a good habit for heart health, US doctors say

People should exercise regularly and follow the Mediterranean-style diet

25 May 2018 9:23 AM

Turns out, eggs don't break your heart

New study supports existing research that shows consumption of eggs has little effect on the levels of cholesterol.

07 May 2018 1:14 PM

Very low-carb diet beneficial for patients with type 1 diabetes

Here is what a new study has found.

07 May 2018 12:51 PM

Women who consumed fast food four or more times a week took nearly a month longer to become pregnant. (Photo: Pixabay)

Women who don't eat fruits take longer to conceive: study

Previous research has tended to focus on the role that diet plays in women diagnosed with or receiving treatment for infertility.

06 May 2018 6:17 PM

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