Nutrition

Actimel Advert is Banned – Probiotic Yogurt Does Not Make Children Healthy

Wednesday, October 14, 2009
By MotleyHealth

Danone’s yogurt drink Actimel claimed that it gave health benefits due to the presence of healthy bacteria and made children healthier. The Advertising Standards Authority has banned Danone for advertising the product in this manner as there is no scientific evidence to back this claim that children that drink Actimel experience improved health and... »

So Called Healthy Fat May Cause Bowel Cancer

Sunday, July 26, 2009
By MotleyHealth

Recent research has shown that the fats found in margarine, consumed by many as they are not saturated (causing heart disease) may actually increase bowel cancer. The problem lies with the presence of linoleic acid. In fact, these fats may be responsible for 1/3 of all bowel cancer cases. Also, researchers found that a... »

Eating Nuts Every Day Is Good For Your Health

Wednesday, December 10, 2008
By MotleyHealth

Recent studies carried out by the University of Rovira i Virgili in Spain, have shown that consuming more nuts is very healthy. With more and more people suffering from various metabolic syndromes, such as high blood pressure, obesity and cholesterol problems, there is an urgent need to quickly improve the diets of millions. The... »

Anti-Ageing Diets Do Not Work

Tuesday, December 2, 2008
By MotleyHealth

A recent study has indicated that anti-ageing diets, as well as creams, simply do not work. Diets which place emphasis on antioxidants to help prevent the effects of ageing may be a waste of time and money. Scientists at University College London found that Nematode worms given a diet rich in antioxidants, which have been... »

Foods To Boost Your Energy Levels

Wednesday, November 26, 2008
By MotleyHealth

Coffee to increase energy levels The caffeine in coffee blocks a chemical called adenosine that otherwise interferes with energy-boosting neurotransmitters. A mug or two per day can be beneficial but any more than this may trigger withdrawal symptoms one of which is fatigue. Remember to drink additional water as caffeine has a mild diuretic effect. Oats... »

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