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Polyphenols

July 11, 2014
Polyphenols have been hailed by the press as a key element in “superfoods” such as blueberries, and green tea – even red wine and chocolate. They are reported to have…
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Nuts About Nuts

July 3, 2014
A new study looking at almonds suggests eating around 50g of them a day improved blood flow, and so had the potential of reducing the risk of heart disease. So,…
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Nutrition and Dementia Revisited

June 27, 2014
This blog has previously looked at managing nutritional issues in dementia, and at the potential protective impact of a diet rich in oily fish or supplements of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty…
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Food Standards – A Way Forward for Nutrition in Care Homes?

June 20, 2014
Food provision in care homes is governed by quality care standards but these are not food based standards. This week, the government announced new food standards for schools. The question…
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Is Shift Work Making Our Workforce Fat and Ill?

June 13, 2014
It is known that inadequate and poor quality sleep is associated with obesity. But there is a growing research base that is showing a detrimental health effect associated with shift…
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OCD, Binge Eating and Obesity – A Matter of Habit?

June 6, 2014
People affected by binge eating, substance abuse and obsessive compulsive disorder all share a common pattern of decision making and similarities in brain structure, according to new research from the…
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Achoo! Time for Vitamin C?

May 23, 2014
It starts with a tickle in the throat, and then it hits you; the congestion, the runny nose, the annoying cough. You have a cold! Should you go and buy…
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Smoothies 1 Laxatives 0

May 15, 2014
Constipation is a common problem in the elderly population, especially in care homes, and laxatives are usually the first line treatment. The cause of constipation in this population group is…
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