Glycaemic Index and Glycaemic Load Author Nina Evans, Researcher & Trainer in Public Health/28 February 2019 Glycaemic Index and Glycaemic Load. After consuming a meal, the available carbohydrates are absorbed into the blood stream, increasing blood glucose levels. However, not all carbohydrates are equal in…
Read moreCan we be addicted to food? Author: Matt Whitaker, Digital Health Lead/14 February 2019 The word addiction can be defined as being physically and/or mentally dependant on a particular substance. Notorious substances that can infamously cause addictions include: gambling, alcohol, drugs, sex and smoking. One…
Read moreImpact of nutrients on hunger Dr. Sean Wheatley, PhD – Science and Research Lead/31 January 2019 Why is this topic important? For many people managing health and weight is a priority, but it can also be a struggle. Understanding what causes hunger is key. This…
Read moreReal versus Processed Food Author Paul Hollinrake, Researcher & Trainer in Public Health/17 January 2019 A diet that is energy dense and heavily processed is very easy to overconsume. Therefore if you are trying to manage your weight or lose body fat this is an…
Read moreNew Year, New You Author Nina Evans, Researcher & Trainer in Public Health/03 January 2019 Hope everyone enjoyed their festive period and welcoming in the New Year! Now January is well and truly here, many of us will have made some sort of New Year’s…
Read moreAre you really hungry when you eat? Author: Matt Whitaker, Digital Health Lead/13 December 2018 Why do we eat? Arguably if you had to answer this question in one word you may say hunger. But what causes hunger? It goes far beyond truly physiologically driven…
Read moreInternational Diabetes Federation Author Paul Hollinrake, Researcher & Trainer in Public Health/14 November 2018 Today is World Diabetes Day and the theme for 2018-19 is The Family and Diabetes. The aim of the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) is to develop materials and implement actions over…
Read moreMicronutrients are no small topic Matt Whitaker – Researcher and Trainer in Public Health/18 October 2018 The food we consume is broken down into macronutrients, micronutrients, water and fibre. Micronutrients are required in trace amounts for the normal growth, development and functionality of humans. They…
Read moreVaping Pros and Cons. Are e-cigarettes the solution for smoking cessation? Dr. Sean Wheatley, PhD – Science and Research Lead/4 October 2018 The use of e-cigarettes (“vaping”) has been seen by many as a silver bullet to reduce smoking rates. Many healthcare professionals and influential…
Read moreNatural compounds for blood glucose control Author: Paul Hollinrake, Researcher & Trainer in Public Health/27 September 2018 Natural compounds for blood glucose control. Type 2 diabetes (T2DM) is a growing public health concern. It is becoming an increasing burden on the NHS with treatments costing around…
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