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Too much food driving obesity epidemic
Too much energy-dense food is driving the obesity epidemic in high income countries like New Zealand, say the authors of […]
Continue readingChocolate linked to lower heart attack and stroke risk – Expert reaction
A large new study has added weight to claims that there are cardiovascular benefits to eating chocolate. But – before […]
Continue readingSugar, carbohydrates, exercise and obesity – Expert reaction
US and South African scientists question whether we can overcome an unhealthy diet through exercise alone. In an editorial in the British […]
Continue readingSugar & dental health – TVNZ Sunday
Nelson Dentist Rob Beaglehole’s campaign against sugar-sweetened beverages is the focus of a segment on TVNZ’s Sunday current affairs show. […]
Continue readingPeanuts linked to lower heart disease deaths – experts respond
Eating more peanuts is associated with a reduced risk of early death, especially from heart disease, according to a new […]
Continue readingDietary fat recommendations – experts respond
A research review published in the journal Open Heart claims that decades-old recommendations on dietary fat intake in the UK and US are completely unfounded. […]
Continue readingFat review re-ignites debate on NZ diet advice
A research review published in the journal Open Heart claims that decades-old recommendations on dietary fat intake in the UK and US are completely unfounded, sparking […]
Continue readingGradual vs. rapid weight loss – Experts respond
Contrary to current dietary recommendations, slow and steady weight loss does not reduce the amount or rate of weight regain […]
Continue readingAny diet works, if it’s one you can stick to
A new study comparing the outcomes of popular diets, such as Jenny Craig, Weight Watchers and the Atkins Diet among others, […]
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