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Nutrition
Author: Carole McAlister
02/04/09
Diabetes affects more than 2 million people in the UK. Type 2 diabetes accounts for over 90% of cases. The numbers affected are only going to increase. One of the main concerns about developing diabetes is that you are likely to have a shortened life expectancy by as much as 5-10 years, mainly due to cardiovascular disease (heart attacks, strokes). Other complications of diabetes are eye disease, kidney failure and effects on the nervous system. Being overweight is a major risk factor for ...
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Nutrition
Author: Colin McKeand
26/03/09
It has been a long and challenging winter, but take heart, because Spring is just around the corner. The days are getting longer and warmer, and for many people the health resolutions they set at New Year are a distant memory. It is a great time therefore to do a whole re-evaluation of your health and lifestyle goals. Changes in your everyday habits can be critical, especially if a balanced lifestyle is not part of your weekly routine. There is no better time to step up your commitme...
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Nutrition
Author: Colin McKeand
26/02/09
In 400 B.C. Hippocrates the father of medicine said, “Let food be your medicine and medicine be your food.” The wisdom of Hippocrates words takes on more importance than ever as we discover the potent, health-giving substances of super foods. Here’s a list of some of these foods that should always be in your kitchen. Apples — more vitamin C than an orange and full of antioxidants. With so many varieties, from tart to sweet, there’s an apple for every taste. Tomatoes ...
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Nutrition
Author: Alba Feely
14/02/09
Try to eat something within 2 hours of your workout as this is known as your ‘golden window of opportunity.’ Your body will be craving nutrients in order to replenish all the energy you’ve used up and will be burning fat to do this....
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Nutrition
Author: Colin McKeand
09/02/09
The human body is a complex organism that has evolved over millions of years and is made up entirely from molecules derived from food. It is the greatest machine on earth, but needs fuel to operate, and the fuel we give it comes directly from the things we eat and drink. The foods we eat, that come from plants, and second hand from animals that eat the plants, contain nutrients. These nutrients are absorbed into our bloodstream basically through digestion, and together with the air we brea...
