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Dietitian’s advice on making wise food choices at the supermarket
 | Cheryl, lead dietitian at EatatEase has some thoughts and advice on how you can ensure that you make the right food choices when you go to the supermarket. |
A dietitians thoughts on a detox diet
 | Nicola, a dietitian at EatatEase has put together some advice on 'Detox diets'. |
"Detox" is certainly a popular buzzword in the dieting world, and I am constantly asked my opinion about which one and for how long will be most effective. The idea behind ‘detoxing’ is to encourage your body to rid itself of chemicals and toxic by-products alleged to accumulate in the tissues as a consequence of stress, poor dietary habits, pollution, cigarettes, drugs, alcohol, too many late nights and lack of exercise i.e. we need to cleanse the "toxic waste" from our body in order to stay healthy. Detox diets promise to aid in weight loss, improve digestion; improve hair, nails and skin; improve energy levels; boost immune system and banish cellulite. They can last from one day to one month and can involve: Fasting for short periods of time or only eating certain foods and cutting out others – especially the ones we like!
The truth is our bodies are capable of getting rid of toxins - that's the function of the liver, kidneys and skin. The gut prevents bacteria and many toxins from entering the body. When harmful chemicals do enter the body, the liver breaks them down combining them with its own chemicals to make a water soluble compound that can be excreted by the kidneys. The body is re-hydrated with water and is refreshed with a good night’s sleep! In actual fact, when you starve your body of calories it will start to build up chemicals called ketones. This can result in nausea, dehydration, weakness, light-headedness and irritability. The rapid weight loss which occurs is due to loss of water, glycogen (the body's carbohydrate stores) and muscle, rather than fat.
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Your diet, Obesity and the risk of Cancer
| | Cheryl, lead dietitian at EatatEase has been reading about a recent study that monitored for seven years more than one million British women and charted the effects of Obesity and cancer. |
Are vitamin, mineral or antioxidant supplements good for your health
| | Hi, sorry to everyone for being away for so long, we've all had a great break and now we've got some great blogs to post. Nicola, a dietitian at EatatEase has been reading recently in the news that scientists revealed taking antioxidant supplements increases mortality. |
Global campaign for a Junk food advertising code
| | Cheryl, lead dietitian at EatatEase has been reading about a new global campaign that's been launched for the introduction of a voluntary code of practice that includes tight restrictions on television and internet advertising. |
Get wise when eating out
| | Get wise when eating out Cheryl, lead dietitian at EatatEase has sent me a blog about how we can help to tackle the ever growing problem of obesity in children, and how we can encourage them to be more active. |
So what happened after the 2007 Great North Run
Its now nearly mid February and to be honest since completing the Great North Run at the end of September last year (we raised £3218 for Cancer Research, thanks to all those who sponsored us!) my levels of activity and general diet have gone to pot.
After the run we had some time off, although I did try to have a light run once or twice every week with decreasing enthusiasm. After a holiday towards the end of last year followed by Christmas and New Year its no surprise to find that I’ve put on weight, my jeans have ...<< MORE >>
Caffeine increases the risk of miscarriage, our dietitians advice.
 | Cheryl, lead dietitian at EatatEase has some advice on caffeine and pregnancy. A recent study in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology has found that more than 200mg of caffeine a day doubled the risk of miscarriage compared to those women who had no caffeine. |
Diary products and losing weight, a dietitians view.
Its winter and most of us are thinking about hitting the white stuff – whether it be sledging in the park or going on a ski holiday. But I’m not talking about that kind of white stuff. Yip, I’m taking about milk. In the past milk has got so much bad press that many dieters have eliminated milk and most dairy products from their diets thinking they are ‘fattening’ and forgetting that they are not only packed with important nutrients including protein, zinc and some B vitamins, but it’s also one of the main providers of calcium, a mineral that not ... |
A dietitians view on a maternal diet and B vitamins
 | Nicola a dietitian at EatatEase has been hearing more about the importance of B vitamins in a maternal diet. |
Any female of childbearing age is encouraged to eat a well balanced diet and make sure they are getting the right amount of folate before they even attempt to start a family. But what about the other B vitamins? It is well known that B vitamins are essential for healthy fetal development, but now scientists are reporting that even small reductions can lead to subtle modifications to DNA, which can cause health related disorders, particularly in males.
Researchers from the University of Nottingham have shown that the adult offspring of sheep deprived of B vitamins prior to conception were 25% fatter, showed insulin resistance and had higher blood pressure than animals whose mothers ate a healthy diet.
Dr Sinclair said: "There is no effect on fertility, or birth weight and young offspring appear quite normal. However, sweeping changes to our DNA take place during conception and we now realise that this period is particularly vulnerable to environmental influences that can affect development and lead to chemical modifications that can make permanent alterations to gene expression. If maternal diet is not properly balanced it can upset these processes during conception it is a vulnerable period in mammalian development."
Taking supplements is not necessary if you are following a well balanced diet. B vitamins are found in foods such as fish, red meat, poultry, milk, cheese, eggs, green leafy vegetables, bananas and fortified breakfast cereals.