Millions of British families ‘can’t afford to eat healthily’

Millions of British families cannot afford to eat healthily and their children risk being condemned to a life of ill health, experts have warned.    Peers claimed the way the UK manufactures, sells and consumes food is a barrier to healthy eating — and poor children are the hardest hit. The recommended diet is too expensive … Read more

Eating healthily has a ‘direct relationship’ with better mental health, study confirms

Diets improve BRAIN as well as body: Cutting back on fat and sugar has a ‘direct relationship’ with good mental health and cognitive function Scientists looked at past research to see how food affected mental health They found there were definite links in some areas and vaguer in others The Mediterranean diet was found to … Read more