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Mushrooms 'may help to prevent obesity'
A new study has found that eating plenty of low-energy density foods, such as mushrooms, may help to prevent obesity.
Researchers at Johns Hopkins Weight Management Centre asked volunteers to eat a main meal of either mushrooms or beef for
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Ear infections may alter preferences for fatty foods
Children who suffer from ear infections may be more likely to develop a taste for fatty and sugary foods, experts believe.
A set of studies presented at the American Psychological Association's 116th annual convention appears to show a
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Campaign advocates healthy BBQs
Barbeques do not have to consist solely of the usual spread of burgers and sausages, campaigners have claimed.
The Eat in Colour Campaign has been created by the Fresh Produce Consortium to highlight ways in which people can enjoy a
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MSG linked to weight gain
People whose diet contains high levels of the flavour enhancer monosodium glutamate (MSG) appear to be more likely to become overweight or obese, scientists have found.
Researchers at the University of North Carolina (UNC) found that this
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Childhood dairy intake may improve adolescent bone health
Long-term consumption of dairy products may help to improve the bone health of adolescents, new research suggests.
While dairy has long been known to be important for the bones, this is one of the first studies to show how long-term dairy
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Weight loss doubles positive diabetes outcome
People who lose weight soon after being diagnosed with type-2 diabetes tend to achieve better control of their blood pressure and blood sugar, scientists have revealed.
A study by Kaiser Permanente researchers in the US looked at more than
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Parents responsible for kids' fruit and veg habits
Parents can shape a young child's eating patterns for the rest of their offspring's lifetime, scientists have claimed.
According to researchers at Washington University, children whose parents provide them with fruit for snacks and serve
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Healthy lifestyle 'all about balance'
Leading a healthy lifestyle is all about maintaining a good balance including healthy eating and exercise, an expert has said.
Tam Fry, board member of the National Obesity Forum and honorary chairman of the Child Growth Foundation, said
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Weekly portion of oily fish may protect eye health
Eating oily fish at least once a week could help to protect your eyesight, according to a new study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
Research by European scientists, led by the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine,
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Salads provide tasty summer treats
Many people regard salads as a boring side dish but a nutritionist has claimed that different salad recipes can be used as the basis for a healthy and varied diet.
According to Nathalie Winn, a nutritionist at the World Cancer Research
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Scientists study diet in autistic children
US scientists are carrying out a study to see whether gluten and dairy products may play a role in autism.
Many parents believe that gluten and dairy products may be involved but there is no clinical evidence as yet to prove or disprove
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Top ten instances of food intolerance involve meat-free items
People who choose to follow a vegetarian diet are almost as likely to suffer from food intolerance as meat-eaters, experts have revealed.
According to YorkTest.com, the top ten common foods that contribute towards food intolerances are all
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