There may be some debate over whether salt or saturated fat is the most maligned part of a regular diet, but what’s not in doubt is that lots of doctors and other experts like to ply us with dire warnings about what could happen if we eat too much of them. But is salt really …
“Everything in moderation.” You’ve probably heard that phrase before. It means you don’t have to cut out every candy bar or can of soda, as long as you don’t overdo it and you still make sure you’re eating the nutritious options like fruit and vegetables, too. But how exactly do you make sure you’re eating …
Breakfast. Lunch. Dinner. Maybe a snack at midmorning, and another at mid-afternoon. That’s the traditional structure of our daily meals. Or is it? Our current routine is very much the creation of a particular place and time, which raises the question: what is the best way to schedule when you eat? It’s a good question …
Do you think a lot about what you eat? With the way we’re constantly bombarded with warnings about obesity and dieting, it can be difficult not to overthink it. Meanwhile, many people with busy schedules do not have enough time to consider all of the details. Being mindful about food certainly isn’t a priority. Mindfulness …
Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Maybe some snacks in between. For most people, when you eat seems pretty simple. I mean, it’s not always an easy schedule to follow if you’re busy at work or waiting for a friend, but most of us are familiar with the general idea. Is this what’s actually best for us, …
Stem cells are truly fascinating. Their potential seems practically unlimited, and we’ve barely scratched the surface. It’s their ability to change and grow – and potentially treat so many different conditions – that appears almost magical. The problem is that we have fewer stem cells when we’re older than we do in childhood. How do …
Without zinc, we wouldn’t have brass. On its own, zinc is used in everything from paint to deodorant and batteries. And, of course, it is an essential mineral, which means humans can’t survive without it but also can’t produce it ourselves. Let’s look a little deeper at how a metal with such a diverse range …
When it comes to dietary recommendations, few are as regularly repeated and widely agreed upon as the superiority of whole grains over their refined, processed alternatives. But what exactly is a whole grain? Why are whole grains so significant? And perhaps most importantly, how do you make sure you have plenty of whole grains in …
Do they wear capes and swoop in to rescue you from evil salt, sugar and fat? Not exactly, but it seems that pretty regularly, some other fruit or vegetable will be christened with the label “superfood”. So just what powers do they have – or is it all an exaggeration? This is a tricky one …
Nutrition is always important, but there are times in your life when you need to think about it extra hard. Either your body is in a particularly vulnerable state, or you’re preparing for something difficult. Either way, nutrition is a vital part of recovery. Clearly, exercise uses up a lot of nutrients. After you’ve exercised, …
