Mention pregnancy and food in the same breath, and the common phrase of ‘eating for two’ will probably spring to mind. But a ground-breaking new study indicates this may be a worrying oversimplification. Scientists have now warned that pregnant mothers who are clinically obese or consume too much fat or sugar may put their babies … Read more
Nine in 10 adults are increasing their risk of diabetes, heart disease or bowel cancer by not eating enough fibre, experts found. Fewer than one in 10 are consuming the recommended daily amount – and two thirds of those quizzed as part of the research did not know what dietary fibre actually is. Just 36 … Read more
We are all well aware of the importance of exercise. Regular physical activity is vital for not only maintaining a healthy weight but for lowering our risk of dangerous conditions such as coronary heart disease, stroke and cancer. It can also help protect against type 2 diabetes, a condition more than three million people in … Read more
