Snacking on protein can improve appetite control and diet quality in teens

Soy-protein snacks promote feelings of fullness and reduce unhealthy eating habits in young peopleSome study participants ate a chocolate-peanut-caramel-flavored pudding snack formulated with…

Appetite decreased by snacking on almonds, no increase in body weight

A new study published in the October issue of the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that study participants eating 1.5 ounces of dry-roasted, lightly salted almonds every day experienced reduced hunger and improved dietary vitamin E and monounsaturated (“good”) fat intake without increasing body weight…

Christmas Eating A Heart Disease Risk

Too much Christmas cheer can add an unwanted two kilos to a person’s waistline and increase their risk of heart disease and diabetes(1, 2), according to dietitians. US-based research has found even people who do not gain weight over Christmas could be putting their health at risk1.