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From supplements and superfoods to miracle diets we’re constantly bombarded with ‘quick fix’ solutions for better health.
But which are worth listening to and which should be taken with a pinch of (low sodium) salt? To help you find out we’ll be investigating some of the most common food ‘wisdom’ to separate fact from media hype.
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From supplements and superfoods to miracle diets we’re constantly bombarded with ‘quick fix’ solutions for better health.
But which are worth listening to and which should be taken with a pinch of (low sodium) salt? To help you find out we’ll be investigating some of the most common food ‘wisdom’ to separate fact from media hype.
Rice 'diabetes risk' overstated
New research has found that “eating white rice could raise your risk of type 2 diabetes” according to the Daily Mail.
The starch-rich staple can potentially release high amounts of sugar into the...
Fatty diet 'reduces sperm quality'
Men wanting to become fathers should “put down that English breakfast” the Daily Mail has today declared, as research has linked a diet high in saturated fat to a reduced sperm count.
The study u...
Red meat 'linked to death risk'
“Small quantities of processed meat such as bacon, sausages or salami can increase the likelihood of dying early by a fifth,” The Daily Telegraph reported today.
The news is based on a large stu...
Can fruit and veg improve your skin?
Fruit and vegetables are not only nutritious but could also make you “cuter”, according to the Daily Mail. Apparently, eating more foods such as carrots, broccoli, squash and spinach enhances attr...
Is ice cream 'addictive like drugs'?
“Ice cream 'could be as addictive as cocaine',” reported the Daily Mail. In a bid to scoop its rivals, the newspaper claimed that new research had whipped up “concerns that the dessert could be ...
Vitamin E: thin bone link uncertain
“Vitamin E supplements intended to reduce risk of heart disease could also cause thinning of bones,” The Daily Mail reported today.
The news is based on the results of an animal study that examin...
Schmallenberg virus and human health
Cases of the deadly Schmallenberg virus sweeping across Europe have loomed large in the media in recent weeks. The virus, reported to be “killing thousands of lambs”, has spawned alarming headline...
Can grapefruit stop stroke?
Grapefruit and oranges “appear to protect against having a ‘brain attack’”, the Daily Mail has reported. The Mail says that these and other citrus fruits can protect the brain from stroke due ...
Diet and asthma link researched
“Three burgers a week could be enough to bring on asthma,” The Daily Express claimed. Several other newspapers have also reported the results of an international study that looked at asthma risk ...
Can apples build muscles?
“An apple a day really could keep the doctor away – as long as you don’t throw away the peel,” reported the Daily Mail. It said that a chemical in apple skins is being credited with “a host ...