food matters
A Cruciferous Crush
Research suggests if you want to boost your body’s internal detox systems, you should develop a crush on cruciferous vegetables.
Alcohol Advice Revisited
As you cruise into Christmas and kick back, recent health warnings suggest you may want to reconsider how much alcohol you drink.
Healthy Cooking Methods
Could the way you cook your food be affecting your health? A growing body of research suggests that toxic chemicals are formed when we use intense cooking methods.
Problems with going Paleo
The Paleo diet is proving popular with bloggers, media personalities and chefs. But is it good for your long-term health?
Calcium From Plant Foods
Can’t tolerate or don’t want to eat dairy? Many traditional societies have been dairy free, yet existing reports don’t suggest higher rates of bone fractures. Just ensure that you get enough plant sources of calcium on your plate.
Are Trans Fats to Die For?
Consuming 5 g trans fats daily is known to increase heart disease risk by 25 per cent.