Tag: nutrition
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Sweet taste of success: Louth nutritionist Rachel Graham crowned Nutritionist of the Year 2025
Rising Star in nutrition: Rachel Graham crowned Nutritionist of the Year 2025 In a night that celebrated impact and expertise in wellness, Dundalk-based nutritionist and author Rachel Graham was named Nutritionist of the Year 2025 at the Evoke.ie Wellness Awards. The ceremony, held last Thursday at the Marker Hotel in Dublin, highlighted her work through…
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Sweet Taste of Success: Louth Nutritionist Rachel Graham Crowned Nutritionist of the Year 2025
Rising Star of Irish Nutrition Rachel Graham, a Dundalk-based nutritionist and author, has been crowned Nutritionist of the Year 2025 at the Evoke.ie Wellness Awards. The ceremony, held last Thursday at the Marker Hotel in Dublin, celebrated professionals who are shaping healthy habits and evidence-based dietary guidance across the country. Graham’s win marks a milestone…
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Sakaja Expands Dishi na County to Informal Schools Despite Budget Hurdles
Nairobi’s Dishi na County expansion targets informal schools Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has signaled a bold expansion plan for the county’s flagship school feeding programme, Dishi na County. The goal: ensure learners in informal settlements receive nutritious meals, mirroring those in formal schools. While the ambition is clear, the governor acknowledged that brave steps toward…
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Prominent Carnivore Doctor Reconsiders Beef-Only Diet, Says Broccoli and Asparagus Are OK
Introduction: A Notable shift in a high-profile diet advocate’s approach Dr. Robert Kiltz, a medical doctor renowned for championing the carnivore diet, recently revealed a significant change in his personal eating plan. After developing an episode of acute colitis, he said he no longer adheres to a strict beef-only regimen. Instead, he has begun incorporating…
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Bananas in Smoothies May Undermine Health-Boosting Flavanols: What You Need to Know
Bananas and Flavanols: A Practical Health Question Smoothies are a popular way to boost daily fruit intake, but a recent study raises an important question for smoothie lovers: could a common ingredient like bananas be dampening the health benefits of flavanols found in many fruit and cocoa products? The research, published in the Royal Society…
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Bananas May Reduce Flavanol Absorption in Smoothies Today
Bananas and the Slippery Science of Flavanols Bananas are a staple in many breakfast bowls and post-workout blends, prized for their creaminess, natural sweetness, and potassium boost. But a recent study in the Royal Society of Chemistry’s journal Food and Function suggests that the way we blend bananas with other fruits could quietly undermine the…
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Study Links Nearly 1 in 5 UTIs to Contaminated Meat: A Food-Safety Wake-Up Call
Overview: A New Angle on Urinary Tract Infections Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a common health issue, typically treated as a medical and hygiene concern. A four-year study, published in mBio, reframes UTIs as partly a food-safety issue by linking about 18% of infections to E. coli strains that originate in meat from food-producing animals.…
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Bananas Could Be Undermining Your Smoothie’s Health Benefits
Bananas and the Hidden Cost of Smoothie Convenience What you blend into a smoothie matters just as much as what you blend it with. A recent study published in the Royal Society of Chemistry’s journal Food and Function highlights a surprising factor in nutrient absorption: the enzyme polyphenol oxidase (PPO), naturally present in many fruits…
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Antioxidants vs. Oxidants: How to Maximize Your Intake Through Food
Understanding Antioxidants and Oxidants Antioxidants are compounds that counter oxidants. Oxidants, including free radicals, can damage proteins, lipids, and DNA—components essential to life. Over a lifetime, imbalances between antioxidants and oxidants contribute to oxidative stress, a factor linked to aging and diseases such as cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and dementia. The core message is simple:…
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Skipping Breakfast: A Silent Threat to Arterial Health and Heart Risk
Breakfast and arterial health: a quiet but powerful connection What you eat first thing in the morning can set the tone for your entire day—and, as medical experts warn, it may also influence the health of your arteries. A growing body of research links skipping breakfast with several adverse cardiovascular changes, including higher LDL cholesterol,…