Featured Review: Iodine deficiency disorders; fortification of food and condiments
The aim of this study was to examine the effect of adding iodine to foods, beverages, condiments, or seasonings, other than salt, on iodine nutrition status and health ‐related outcomes in all populations.Many people around the world do not consume enough iodine. This is a problem because iodine is important for normal childhood growth and brain development, and for ensuring a healthy adult population. Inadequate intake of iodine can lead to health problems, such as intellectual disability and goitre (enlargement of the thyroid gland). Currently, the main strategy to increase the amount of iodine consumed in populations ...
Source: Cochrane News and Events - February 14, 2019 Category: Information Technology Authors: Katie Abbotts Source Type: news
‘For 30 years I’ve been obsessed by why children get leukaemia. Now we have an answer’
Newly knighted cancer scientist Mel Greaves explains why a cocktail of microbes could give protection against diseaseMel Greaves has a simple goal in life. He is trying to create a yoghurt-like drink that would stop children from developing leukaemia.The idea might seem eccentric; cancers are not usually defeated so simply. However, Professor Greaves is confident and, given his experience in the field, his ideas are being taken seriously by other cancer researchers.Continue reading... (Source: Guardian Unlimited Science)
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - December 30, 2018 Category: Science Authors: Robin McKie Tags: Cancer research Health Society Medical research Science UK news Institute of Cancer Research Source Type: news
Eating cheese, yoghurt and kefir could protect you from a heart attack
Academics at the University of Eastern Finland studied thousands of participants over a 25-year period to determine how the fermentation process can boost heart health. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - October 30, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
High stakes: cannabis capitalists seek funds to drive drug trade
London conference pushes uses ranging from reducing pain to increasing orgasms•Cannabis capitalism: who is making all the money?In a Mayfair hotel ballroom some of the UK ’s biggest banks and pension funds have gathered to consider an investment in a new wonder ingredient that promises to revolutionise products ranging from pharmaceuticals, face creams and diet supplements to yoghurt and beer.That ingredient is cannabis, and it has exploded into a multibillion-dollar industry as countries relax rules on its medical and personal use.Continue reading... (Source: Guardian Unlimited Science)
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - October 3, 2018 Category: Science Authors: Rupert Neate Tags: Pharmaceuticals industry Business Cannabis Drugs Drugs policy Drugs trade Investing Investments Financial sector Money Politics Science Society UK news World news Source Type: news
Bon appetit! French find traces of bugs in their food and drink
From insect residues in fizzy drinks to beef gelatin in yoghurt, consumer group Foodwatch said it had found undisclosed animal-based ingredients in a dozen food and drink products sold in France. (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - September 20, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: healthNews Source Type: news
Two out of 101 children's yoghurts in UK have low sugar levels
Organic yogurts were found to have the highest average sugar content - 13.1 per cent. The Government is targeting yogurt as part of its childhood obesity plan. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - September 19, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Children's yoghurts contain 'shocking' amounts of sugar, study finds
While they are still a healthier choice than a chocolate bar or a biscuit, flavoured yoghurts are packed with sugarChildren ’s yoghurts are packed with sugar, experts have found, warning that manufacturers and retailers need to do more to tackle the problem.Although yoghurt has long been considered a healthy food, experts warn that many of the products sold in supermarkets could contribute to child obesity, tooth decay and other health problems due to their high sugar content.Continue reading... (Source: Guardian Unlimited Science)
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - September 19, 2018 Category: Science Authors: Nicola Davis Tags: Sugar Food Health & wellbeing Science Society Life and style Source Type: news
Yoghurts (even organic ones) 'full of sugar'
Public told not to be lulled into thinking yoghurts are as healthy as many assume. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)
Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition - September 19, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Probiotic yoghurt and supplements are ‘useless’ and may not improve everyone’s gut health
PROBIOTIC yoghurt and supplements have been branded “useless” by scientists as they may not hold the host of benefits previously thought. Deemed good bacteria, researchers have found they may not work for everyone. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - September 7, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Probiotics 'not as beneficial for gut health as previously thought'
Research finds probiotics caused ‘very severe disturbance’ in gut when taken in conjunction with antibioticsProbiotics, hailed by some as a cure for all kinds of digestive ailments and recommended by many GPs alongside antibiotics, may not be as universally beneficial for gut health as previously thought.Thegut microbiome is the sum total of all the micro-organisms living in a person ’s gut, and has been shown to play a huge role in human health. New research has found probiotics – usually taken as supplements or in foods such as yoghurt, kimchi or kefir – can hinder a patient’s gut microbiome from returning to...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - September 6, 2018 Category: Science Authors: Anthea Lacchia Tags: Microbiology Science Antibiotics Source Type: news
How low-fat yoghurt could make your spots WORSE
For years experts have dismissed any link between diet and skin conditions. However, various food bloggers claim that diet changes have helped them. Here, we look at the links. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - August 27, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Saturated fats in yoghurt, cheese and butter do NOT increase the risk of heart disease
Researchers from the University of Texas, Houston, found that eating full-fat dairy actually reduces the risk of dying from stroke by 42 percent. Yet guidelines recommend low-fat options. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - July 12, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
How to live longer: Eat this much yoghurt on a daily basis to lengthen life expectancy
HOW TO live longer: Eating a healthy, balanced diet is one of the keys to longevity, but what constitutes a good diet? One food recommended by experts to include in your diet is yoghurt, and you should eat a certain amount on a daily basis to reap the health benefits. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - June 13, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Weekend Recipe: A Matcha Breakfast Bowl With Kiwi
One of the reasons that I love matcha so much is that it’s both energizing and calming at the same time. This green powder has become an integral part of my daily morning ritual, but instead of drinking matcha all the time, I also like to mix it up and create fun breakfast bowls with it. These only take a few minutes to make, and have become my go-to meals in the AM, especially when I’m pressed for time. So if you’ve only used matcha in tea, smoothies or ice cream, I strongly suggest trying it in a bowl. Adding in some of your favorite fruits, such as kiwis, will only make it tastier and more nutritious.
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Source: TIME: Health - May 25, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Teresa Cutter — The Healthy Chef Tags: Uncategorized Food Source Type: news
