From chia seeds to kale leaves, several trendy ‘superfoods’ have gained in popularity in recent years. And a new study suggests that the next superfood to take the UK by storm could be the potato bean. The wild plant is high in protein and fibre, and could be grown in the UK and offer an … Read more
An avocado a day keeps the doctor away: Millennials’ toast-topper of choice protects the gut by breaking down fibre, reducing unhealthy acids and balancing good and bad fats Researchers had 163 adults aged 25 to 45 follow a specific diet for 12 weeks Half of the volunteers had an avocado in at least one meal throughout … Read more
Britain slipped down the global broadband speed table, going from 34th place in 2019 to 47th this year – a result of a slow pure fibre network rollout, experts say. The Worldwide Broadband Speed League gathers data from more than 570 million speed tests in 221 countries or territories around the world to create a … Read more
BT scraps its dividend for at least 2 YEARS as Covid-hit boss Philip Jansen focuses on getting full fibre broadband rolled out across the nation Philip Jansen set a new target of full fibre to 20 million homes by late 2020 To hit the new target, BT will spend £1.3 billion over five years BT … Read more
Women could be at a higher risk of being diagnosed with breast cancer if they do not eat enough fibre, research suggests Study by Harvard University finds fibre crucial nutrient in fighting breast cancer Women with high fibre 8% less likely to get breast cancer than those with lowest Fibre protects by controlling the blood … Read more
Many of us cut bread out of our diets, believing it is ‘bad’ for us. But a dietician has explained that bread, at least loaves made with wholegrain, are packed with nutrients like iron, calcium and B-Vitamins and can be a great addition to a balanced diet. There is also no need to waste money … Read more