DR ELLIE CANNON: Will a new diet end the agony of gout? By Dr Ellie Cannon for The Mail on Sunday Published: 22:01 GMT, 18 May 2019 | Updated: 22:02 GMT, 18 May 2019 My husband has been diagnosed with gout. Can changing his diet help him? Most people are surprised to hear that I … Read more
Mediterranean diet could help kidney transplant patients: Eating more fish and less red meat ‘cuts the risk of donor organs failing by 30%’ Third of patients who get a donor kidney lose function within a decade of the op But scientists say following the fish can help keep the organ healthier for longer Experts in … Read more
Actual scientific breakthroughs are incredibly rare, so I am privileged to have witnessed one first-hand, which I am sure will prove to be revolutionary We often read about newly discovered ‘wonder’ drugs or ‘game-changing’ health technology. But in truth, few make an impact on the world. Actual scientific breakthroughs are incredibly rare, so I am … Read more
Doctors in Scotland to trial an 850-calorie ‘porridge and lentil soup’ diet to curb the nation’s spiralling diabetes epidemic A total of 15,980 new patients diagnosed in 2018 – including 205 under age of 30 The 850-calorie daily diet plan includes five portions of fruit and vegetables Participants will lose a stone a month and ‘diabetes … Read more
Choosing to have diet drinks with your meals could lead to weight gain, scientists believe. Many people choose beverages with artificial sweeteners, rather than the ‘full-fat’ sugar versions. But research found that when consumed with a carbohydrate, such as fries, the body’s metabolism is impaired. The brain’s ability to perceive sweet taste also changed, which, … Read more
A new ‘smart diet’ which uses a mobile app and wearable trackers could help slimmers lose a stone in just three months, research suggests. The study of 10,000 people suggests the weight loss regime, known as ‘Second Nature’, could be far more successful than traditional slimming groups. Users receive a pedometer and ‘smart scales’, which … Read more
Why coronavirus could cause a massive shortage of Coke Zero and Diet Coke Artificial sweeteners from China could be in short supply if coronavirus spreads Coke’s supply of sugar substitutes for sugar free drinks has been delayed The company said Splenda is a ‘critical raw material’ exported from China A statement said the safety and … Read more
An Australian nutritionist has explained the importance of prebiotics and revealed the top foods to include in your diet to improve your gut health. Sydney-based author and founder of Supercharged Food, Lee Holmes, says prebiotics assist with the growth of good gut bacteria, known as probiotics. On her blog Lee said without prebiotics, probiotics would … Read more