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Urge for Industrial Trans Fats to be Removed from Food Supply

Urge for Industrial Trans Fats to be Removed from Food Supply

The Word Health Organisation (WHO) has stated that trans fats need to be eliminated from the global food supply. This is because  they are responsible for half a million deaths worldwide each year. Currently, the majority of western Europe has already acted to reduce industrially made trans fats from factory produced foods. Denmark and New York have also introduced an outright ban in  food production. Large food corporations are facing significant pressure to act and use trans-fat substitutes instead. A Need for Improvement The latest UK national diet and nutrition survey shows the intake of trans fats is well below 0.5%-0.7%. Companies...
Did You Know That Chocolate Can Reduce Stress?

Did You Know That Chocolate Can Reduce Stress?

Chocolate is a delicious treat that many people indulge in. People eat it for a variety of different reasons. It can be for comfort, a reward or treat, or to simply satisfy a craving. According to new research from Loma Linda University Adventist Health Sciences Centre in Southern California, consuming chocolate can have a positive effect on overall brain health by helping reduce stress levels. A Tasty Way to Reduce Stress After analysing two studies, the researchers discovered that eating dark chocolate with a high percentage of cacao (usually chocolate over 70%) reduces stress levels and inflammation. They also found that consuming...
Britain is the Unhealthiest Nation in Europe

Britain is the Unhealthiest Nation in Europe

Results from a new study have concluded that Britain has the unhealthiest diet in Europe. According to the data, ultra-processed junk food is the reason behind Britain’s unhealthy eating habits. Eating large amounts of these foods will lead to an increased risk of obesity, heart attacks and stroked. Food like crisps, chicken nuggets and ready meals make up half of the meals consumed in the average household. These foods don’t contain many fresh ingredients or much nutritional value. Britain has Seriously Unhealthy Eating Habits The study examined the diets of 19 European countries and found that Britain’s consumption of...
TV Advertising Increasing Junk Food Cravings in Teenagers

TV Advertising Increasing Junk Food Cravings in Teenagers

Today, obesity levels are on the increase with young people at risk. According to NHS data from 2016/17, 20% of children are already obese by ages 10 and 11. Even if children manage to remain a healthy weight, they are still vulnerable to dangerous weight gain as teenagers. According to a recent study, TV advertising is a likely problem. Advertising Could Be Fuelling the Obesity Crisis A new report conducted by Cancer Research UK indicates that junk food consumption amongst teenagers directly links to advertising. According to the report, teenagers who watch over three hours of commercial TV daily are likely to increase their junk food...
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