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Coconut Oil - Good, Bad or Ugly?
2007-10-05 03:55:00 Kathryn over at Limes and Lycopene previously mentioned how she often gets asked about coconut oil. I must say this is a product I knew very little about, and so following on from my previous discussion on oils, lets take a look at this very controversial topic! What exactly does coconut oil consist of? Coconut oil is ... More About: Good , Ugly
Dietary Guidelines from Around the World
2007-10-03 14:45:00 If you’re interesting in the healthy eating guidelines, and recommendations, from around the world, here are four of the best: UK - ‘Healthy Eating a Whole Diet Approach’ Australia - ‘The Australian Guide to Healthy Eating’ USA - ‘Finding your Way to a Healthier You’ Canada - ‘Eating Well with Canada’s Food Guide’ Technorati Tags: Dietary , guidelines, UK, USA, ... More About: World , Around the world , The World , Guidelines
Is Scientific Research Reliable?
2007-10-02 02:28:00 We all know that a simple ‘health’ related search on the internet will return all sorts of weird and wonderful articles, ranging from highly reliable, to complete rubbish! But how do you know what information to trust? What’s reliable? What’s not so reliable? It definitely can feel like a bit of a mind field! This is ... More About: Research
Is Canola Oil ?Healthy??
2007-09-29 08:44:00 A few people I’ve talked with recently have raised their concerns about the use of canola oil in cooking. The use of this oil is widely supported by many health care professionals, who consider it to be safe and healthy for human consumption. However, I wanted to research a little further, as recently I had been ... More About: Healthy , Heal
Workplace ?Better Health? Incentives
2007-09-27 16:58:00 How would you like to be paid, by your employer, to improve your health? Apparently some companies are realising the cost of ill health within the workplace, and are exploring ways to motivate their employees towards a healthier lifestyle. Yesterday I briefly discussed the Australian government?s proposal to reduce levels of obesity, by paying a $170 ... More About: Health , Workplace , Incentives , Heal
Scottish Obesity Problem Just Behind USA!
2007-09-26 16:56:00 A new report has revealed shocking results that obesity levels in Scotland are the second highest in the developed world, falling just behind the USA. The figures were released by ISD Scotland, and would suggest that current approaches to obesity are having little impact! This is of serious concern given the health problems associated with obesity, ... More About: Obesity , Problem , Scottish
Why am I Overweight? I Don?t Overeat!
2007-09-24 07:41:00 This is a pretty common question, and a challenge that many people face! It’s often merely assumed, by some, that overweight people are ‘greedy,’ but in most cases this is far from the truth. The problem is usually our sedentary lifestyles, and consuming a few extra calories here and there - throw in the addition of ... More About: Overweight , Weigh
A ?Greener? Way to Food Portions
2007-09-22 05:14:00 Have you ever considered that your food portioning methods may be effecting the environment? An article by Jennifer Otten, over at Rudd Sound Bites, has prompted my thought process! She recently had an interesting discussion with her weight loss group, who “raised the issue that as they try to control their portion sizes, they are ... More About: Food
Cooking with Olive Oil
2007-09-20 04:53:00 With so many agencies promoting the use of different vegetable oils, ranging from canola, to safflower, to olive oil, it can be very difficult to know which one to choose, particularly if you’re worried about your health. This isn’t made any easier as you browse the relevant section of your local supermarket! I have to say ... More About: Cooking , Olive Oil , Olive , Live O , Cookin
Effect of Low/High Carb Diets on Cognitive Function
2007-09-19 05:11:00 Over the last number of years there’s been considerable public interest in the use of low carbohydrate, high fat diets, to attain successful weight loss. Many health professionals are concerned that such diets may affect psychological function, whereas high carbohydrate, low fat diets have been suggested to improve these functions. Unfortunately, there have been very ... More About: Diets , Effect , High , Function , Carb
Fantastic Lunch Box Ideas for Kids!
2007-09-18 02:14:00 The British Nutrition Foundation (BNF) have produced a wonderful leaflet, Healthier Packed Lunch es, which will be made available to schools, teachers and parents in the UK. The leaflet is designed to give them a better idea of what makes a nutritious packed lunch, for 5-11 year olds. The government feel that many lunch boxes contain salt, ... More About: Ideas , Kids
How to Eat Well in Older Years
2007-09-17 03:27:00 Nutritional requirements for older people doesn’t vary a great deal from that of younger adults. However, as we get older it becomes natural to eat less, usually because we are less physically active. Therefore, to ensure that you’re receiving all of your nutritional requirements, it’s important to eat small, nutritious meals, at least three times ... More About: Years , Well
5 Ways to Help Kids Eat Veggies!
2007-09-15 12:19:00 Are you worried about your kids seemingly constant refusal of meals? Well, it’s true that many parents experience this difficulty, and some kids do go through periods of fussy eating. But, what can you do about it? 1) Be their role model! Children learn many of their behaviours by watching what their older siblings and parents ... More About: Kids
Back from Whale Watching!
2007-09-15 09:23:00 We got back from Head of Bight last night, and had a brilliant great time. The journey was quite a long one, but we got to see the amazing Southern Right Whale s, so it was well worth it! There were supposed to be up to 19 in the water, although we didn’t see them all ... More About: Back , Watching , Whale Watching , Hale
Healthy Granola Bar Recipe
2007-09-14 01:30:00 For many people snack time has unfortunately become junk food time! Over at Meal Makeover Mums they’ve posted a great recipe for ‘Grab-and-Go Breakfast Bars,’ which they describe as a makeover for store-bought granola bars! This recipe sounds great, and I can’t wait to try it out. If you’re a bit stuck for healthy ... More About: Recipe , Healthy , Reci , Heal
Taking a Little Break!
2007-09-13 05:13:00 My husband and I are heading off for a couple of days to Head of Bight. This is apparently one of the best places in the world to see Southern Right Whales! Coming for Northern Ireland originally, we’ve never had the opportunity to see whales in the wild before, so it should be absolutely amazing! I’ve ... More About: Break , Litt , Taking , Brea
Smoking Ban Leads to Better Health!
2007-09-12 02:44:00 The Scottish smoking ban has led to a significant advance in public health, according to comparisons at nine of the hospitals investigated. Research revealed there were 17% fewer admissions for heart attacks, since the ban was introduced in March 2006. Prior to the ban, the annual reduction in heart attacks over the previous 10 years, had ... More About: Health , Leads , Smoking , Lead , Heal
What Are Legumes?
2007-09-10 04:40:00 You’ve probably heard that legumes are ‘good for you’, but what exactly are they? And how can we increase our daily intake of these healthy little beans? Dole Nutrition state that: “There are two types of legumes: mature and immature. Mature legumes are the dried seeds found inside pods that hang from the stems of certain ... More About: Legumes
Salt Intake and Your Kids
2007-09-08 03:17:00 A study by the Journal of Human Hypertension reports that children as young as four are eating so much salt it is putting their health at risk, by raising blood pressure. The average four year old child ate 4.7g a day, which is well above the 2-3g recommended intake for this age group. The British study ... More About: Kids , Salt
Small Changes, Big Benefits!
2007-09-07 07:32:00 I received an email from Rachel on behalf of the America on the Move Foundation, to let me know about their great campaign, taking place throughout the month of September. AOMF are a non-profit organisation, encouraging everyone to take steps towards a healthier lifestyle. The goal of AOMF is to highlight that small changes can add ... More About: Small , Benefits , Chang , Chan
6 Ways to Help Dad Live Healthier!
2007-09-06 04:45:00 We all know that following a healthier lifestyle can help to prevent or delay illnesses such as, heart disease, diabetes, certain cancers, and obesity. But, it seems that often it’s the women who are more vocal about healthy eating, cooking, and disease prevention, while men are more likely to be discussing their favourite sport, ... More About: Live , Heal
What Are My Exercise Requirements?
2007-09-05 02:56:00 Have you every wondered just where the misinformation comes from in the world of health and well-being? I imagine it would be impossible to estimate the number of diet and exercise myths out there, and often it’s very difficult to know what to believe! As a dietitian this is a challenge, which I face day ... More About: Exercise
Why Eat Bananas?
2007-09-03 03:51:00 I’ve just been reading Mike Kinnaird’s brilliant article The Great Goji Juice Controversy, where he discusses Goji facts, nutrition, the Goji scam, and much more. It’s a really great article, and if your interested in this, you should go over and check out his post. While discussing the nutritional content of the berry, Mike makes the ... More About: Nana
Day 5 - Brisk Walking
2007-09-03 02:00:00 For Day 5 of my fitness challenge, I decided to break the recent routine of workouts, by taking a brisk walk. Walking is, without a doubt, my favourite form of exercise, as no equipment is needed, and it gives us a break from being indoors to benefit from the lovely sunshine, and fresh air! What are ...
How to Eat Healthy While You Travel
2007-08-31 09:25:00 Most of us can relate to the difficulty of maintaining a healthy way of life from day to day. Often, the challenge is even greater when we travel, whether this takes the form of business trips, or family holidays, and we often find ourselves sitting at the airport wondering what we’re going to eat. If you’re an athlete, you may find it particularly challenging, ... More About: Travel , Healthy , Heal
Dietriffic?s New Look - What Do You Think?
2007-08-31 09:23:00 The new theme for Dietriffic is now up and running at last! It’s taken a few hours to iron out the problem areas today, but I think everything should be back in working order now. I’m really eager to find out what you all think. Please leave a comment, or contact me with your suggestions. What do you like/dislike? What ... More About: Riff , New Look
Awaiting the Launch of Dietriffic?s New Design!
2007-08-31 02:32:00 With the growing number of articles here at Dietriffic, I’ve had to think about a redesign of my current theme. My husband has been working very hard behind the scenes, to come up with a unique design, which will be better suited to the site’s needs. I’m really very happy with the new look, and I hope it will be much more ‘user friendly.’ We’re aiming to laun ch ... More About: Design , Launch , Riff , Wait
Join My Ballet Fitness Challenge
2007-08-29 08:05:00 It’s now Day 4 of the fitness challenge, and today’s routine was the Ballet Strength Workout. This is an easy to follow routine, combining modified ballet exercises, and Pilates, which will help to strengthen and tone the whole body. The routine contains a lot of stretching, and graceful movements - you’re probably imagining tutus and ballet shoes, but I ... More About: Fitness , Join , Challenge , Halle
Pre-Workout Snacks
2007-08-28 02:39:00 Yesterday we discussed Tips on Pre-Workout Eating, but today I wanted to give you a few practical examples of the type of snacks you can eat prior to your workout. Quick pointers to remember Foods high in carbohydrate, and low fat will be more easily digested, but fatty meals, or snacks, take longer to empty from the ... More About: Snacks
Day 3 - The Challenge Is Heating Up!
More articles from this author:2007-08-27 07:16:00 It’s Day 3 of my fitness challenge, and I feel this workout is one of the best yet. It’s quite tough, but complete in 11 minutes - which is the best part! Day 3’s workout was Total Body Band. This routine is a little different to the others, with the use of a resistance band, which means it’s an easy workout to ... More About: Challenge , Heating , Halle 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 |
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