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Fat Tax? A Sizzling Matter!
Following Prime Time’s recent programme (Tue, Oct 11th), some incredible statistics regarding obesity in Ireland have come to light. According to professor Donal O’Shea, obesity is killing 6,000 people a year through its direct link to diabetes, heart disease and … Continue reading
Spice up your Broccoli!
If you like broccoli you may be glad to hear of its cancer-fighting properties. Recent research from the University of Illnois has shown that adding spices such as mustard, horseradish or wasabi to your broccoli helps increase the effectiveness and … Continue reading
Trouble Sleeping ? Try these 5 tips!
1) Blackout the bedroom – in order for a good night’s sleep we need to be plunged into darkness, so consider investing in some good blinds or heavy curtains. 2) Spend more time ‘in the dark’. At least 9-10 hours … Continue reading
Omega-3s Reduce the Risk of Diabetes + Heart Disease in the Obese
A recent study of Yup’ik Eskimos in Alaska suggests that the consumption of high levels of Omega-3, mostly from salmon and sardines, protected Yup’ik Eskimos, who have obesity levels similar to those in the US, from type 11 diabetes and … Continue reading
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Vegetarianism: A Healthy Approach
Being a Vegetarian is all good, but there are some health risks….Continue Reading This power point presentation was presented by Transition Year student from Loreto Abbey Dalkey – Sophie Peyron aged 16
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Permanent Weight Loss – 10 Top Tips
1. Portion Control Research suggests that portion control is one of the single greatest predictors of successful weight loss (Logue et al. 2004). Eating only a single helping, using a smaller plate and resisting the urge toclean the plate are … Continue reading
Test your brain on-line!
The ‘Food for the Brain Foundation’, a non-profit educational charity, have developed a free on-line Cognitive Function Test, which will be live from March 10. Visit www.foodforthebrain.org It is prudent for anyone over the age of 50 who has doubts … Continue reading
Cholesterol – reduce naturally
Dietary Advice Soluble Fibre Soluble fibre appears to reduce LDL cholesterol by reducing cholesterol absorption in the intestines. Soluble fibre binds with cholesterol so that it is excreted. Soluble fibre can be found as a dietary supplement, such as psyllium … Continue reading
