Breaking Diet News

Sensitivity to high-calorie food cues 'linked to obesity'

Apr 10 A heightened sensitivity to high-calorie foods may have contributed to the recent increase in levels of obesity, experts say.

Obesity has become more common in western nations such as the UK, where NHS figures show that 26 per cent of … read more.

New US guidelines underline importance of beans, pulses and legumes

Apr 05 The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has published new guidelines that highlight the importance and versatility of beans, pulses and legumes in people's diet plans.

According … read more.

Flavonoid-rich diet may protect against Parkinson's

Apr 05 Men who eat plenty of flavonoid-rich foods may benefit from a reduced risk of Parkinson's disease, new research suggests.

Scientists at Harvard University in the US and the University of East Anglia say that foods such as berries, tea, … read more.

Dieting during pregnancy 'could harm child'

Apr 04 Women who conceive while on a diet could cause harm to their unborn child, new research has found.

A study involving unborn lambs … read more.

Eating broccoli 'may improve chances of surviving breast cancer'

Apr 04 Women with breast cancer appear to be more likely to survive the disease if they have a high intake of cruciferous vegetables, such as cabbage, cauliflower and broccoli, a study has found.

A research team at Vanderbilt University in the US … read more.

Being overweight 'may increase risk of prostate cancer recurrence'

Apr 04 Men with prostate cancer who are overweight or obese appear to be more likely to experience a recurrence of their disease following treatment, research has found.

The findings suggest that these individuals may want to read more.

Brits urged to review sports drink usage

Apr 04 If you regularly use sports drinks, you may want to consider whether they are actually a necessary part of your diet.

The European … read more.

Low energy-density diet recommended for weight loss

Apr 03 People who wish to lose weight should follow a low energy-density (ED) read more.

Fast food linked to depression

Apr 02 People who regularly eat fast food and commercial baked goods face a heightened risk of depression, Spanish scientists say.

Researchers at the universities of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and Granada studied data on almost 9,000 people, none … read more.

Nutrition info 'does not always lead to healthy eating'

Mar 30 Campaigners have long been calling for improvements in the provision of nutritional information on food packages and restaurant menus.

For instance, the British Heart Foundation wants the so-called 'traffic light' system of food … read more.

Expert gives tips on maintaining fitness in the workplace

Mar 30 People who work in an office environment can still take plenty of steps to maintain their fitness, it has been claimed.

Charlene Hutsebaut, a … read more.

Raisins may help lower blood pressure

Mar 29 People with raised blood pressure may benefit from snacking on raisins, a study has found.

Researchers at the Louisville Metabolic and Atherosclerosis Research Centre (L-MARC) in the US recruited 46 men and women with slightly raised blood … read more.