UK Needs To Cut 5bn Calories A Day To Tackle Obesity

Announcing an ambitious government “Call to Action” to tackle obesity among Britons, Health Secretary Andrew Lansley said on Thursday that the UK population has to cut 5 billion calories from its daily diet, the equivalent of 20 premiership football pitches covered in cheeseburgers, or four Olympic sized swimming pools full of caffè latte…

New breeds of broccoli remain packed with health benefits

Scientists have demonstrated that mineral levels in new varieties of broccoli have not declined since 1975, and that the broccoli contains the same levels of calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, potassium and other minerals that have made the vegetable a healthy staple of American diets for decades.

Ginger Root May Protect From Colon Cancer

A select group of 30 volunteer patients were administered with a Ginger Root Supplement or placebo and after a month showed a promising decrease in many of the inflammation markers in the colon. Inflammation of the colon is an indicator believed to be a precursor to colon cancer

Proper Protein Intake Crucial For Moderating Energy Intake, Keeping Obesity At Bay

Testing protein leverage in lean humans: a randomised controlled experimental study Obesity is a growing problem worldwide, but proper protein consumption can help keep it at bay, according to a paper published Oct. 12 in the online journal PLoS ONE…

Scientists Find Vitamin D Crucial In Human Immune Response To TB

Not just important for building strong bones, an international team of scientists has found that vitamin D also plays an essential role in the body’s fight against infections such as tuberculosis.