Diet & Food
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Most adults set to be overweight in much of Europe
Ireland is set to be the plumpest country in Europe – with nearly half its population classed as obese, according to a new analysis. Read more
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Call to find coeliac disease patients
The gluten intolerance disease, coeliac disease, is being found in increasing numbers of people – but remains largely undiagnosed, campaigners claim today. Read more
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Food chemical link to blood pressure
Phosphate chemicals widely used in the food industry may have a negative effect on the heart and blood pressure, according to a new study. Read more
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How fibre damps appetite
Fibre in the diet contributes directly to dampening the appetite, British researchers have revealed. Read more
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Breakfast fibre heart boost
High fibre breakfasts may have a big impact in protecting the health of heart attack survivors, researchers say today. Read more
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Coffee link to diabetes prevention
Increasing consumption of coffee may help cut risk of developing diabetes, researchers claimed last night. Read more
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Healthy food ‘too expensive’
One in three people in the UK is "priced out of healthy eating", health campaigners claim today. Read more
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Diet for healthy blood?
The Mediterranean lifestyle may help to keep the blood healthy, according to a new study. Read more
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Brits shunning salt and saving hearts
The British have dramatically cut their consumption of salt this century – and this has helped save thousands from stroke and heart disease, researchers say today. Read more
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Eating pulses lowers unhealthy cholesterol
Eating extra pulses can significantly reduce unhealthy forms of cholesterol and lower the risk of heart disease, researchers say. Read more