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August 2008

Does Mood Dictate Your Food Intake?

We often turn to food to alleviate negative emotions, however it’s also true that we use food just as much to reinforce positive emotions. Think of the birthday party, job promotion, a win for your favourite team, or sealing that important business deal. How do we celebrate? With food of course! Certain foods have been [...]

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All You Need to Know About Osteoporosis: Exercise

If you’re trying to maintain healthy bones for later life, regular exercise plays a very important role by helping build strong bones, increase muscle strength, and improve coordination and balance. As we’ve already discussed, bone loss occurs as we get older, however it is possible to increase your bone density during middle adulthood. What are the benefits [...]

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Childhood Obesity and Your Shopping Basket!

Scientists from MRC Human Nutrition Research have taken a closer look at the eating habits of children and have identified a shopping basket of foods that are linked to a four-fold increase in obesity risk. Researchers were specifically looking at food consumption in children aged 5 and 7 years. By using statistical analysis, they were able [...]

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All You Need to Know About Osteoporosis: Supplements

Generally speaking, those who consistently eat a varied diet should be able to get all the vitamins and minerals they require. However, for some groups in the population supplements may prove very beneficial. As we’ve discussed, an ideal calcium intake for adults is between 700mg-1000mg per day. However, if you find this difficult to achieve, [...]

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All You Need to Know About Osteoporosis: Calcium

Many factors can increase your risk of poor bone health, but what you’re eating today can play a major role in keeping your skeleton strong for the future. Why is calcium so important? Calcium is essential for building and maintaining our bones. 99% of the body’s calcium can be found in the bones, and it [...]

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