Carb to Fibre Ratio Author Nina Evans, Research & Trainer in Public Health/25 April 2019 Reviewed and edited by Dr Sean Wheatley, Science and Research Lead/21 July 2026 Independently, both low carbohydrate and high(er) fibre diets have been shown to be beneficial for people…
Read moreWhy should you preserve muscle when losing weight? Author: Matt Whitaker, Digital Health Lead/11 April 2019 Body composition at the most base level is analysed by identifying contributing quantities of different elements. This however offers little in the way of practical use. The focus of…
Read moreAcute and chronic inflammation Author Paul Hollinrake, Researcher & Trainer in Public Health/14 March 2019 Acute and chronic inflammation. Whilst most people often discuss inflammation in a negative light, acute inflammation is a normal short-lived response. In fact, it's a way your body protects itself…
Read moreGlycaemic 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…
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