Fibre is probably pretty good for us and is particularly helpful if we are constipated… That generally seems to have been the extent of appreciation for this food group. But new […]

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Cards on the table straightaway – I think gum chewing looks gross. But is it an innocent habit or is chewing gum bad for health?  Watching somebody chew gum is […]

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Many men who have low levels of testosterone could suffer from muscle weakness and lethargy. Some also feel depressed or diminishing sexual desire. It is time to think about this […]

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It seems like Halloween 2018 is straddling two weekends as well as the day itself on Wednesday. And this means more pumpkin carving than ever! But what becomes of all the […]

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Dr. Paul Henning concludes his article looking closely at the best proteins for muscle growth…  The role of leucine and other amino acids  There is no doubt that a high […]

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Why is muscle growth important? There are still some that shy away from wanting their muscles to get too big, whether it gets in the way of performance for their […]

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It is clear from research that additional protein consumption, beyond normal dietary protein intake, is beneficial for people of all ages who participate in resistance training [1]. It has been suggested […]

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When I was growing up I remember my grandmother and more latterly my mother warning over the evils of reheating certain foods. Rice was always a big one. To reheat […]

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We tend not to think of lettuce as being not much more than something to flavour our sandwiches and salads and add a generous quantity of green to our plate. But […]

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So it seems omega-3 fish oil supplements might do little more than relieve us of our money. Is there really an omega-3 supplement myth? For many years it has been an accepted […]

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Most of us love a variety of foods and we enthusiastically bring several together in many of the meals we eat, but is this always a good idea? Scientific study shows […]

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Good nutrition is always vital to healthy living. And when pregnant it is doubly important. Eating right for pregnancy is key to the health of mother and baby… Dietary behaviors […]

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