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Supermarket own brands can help save money
Consumers have been purchasing more own brand goods from supermarkets in a bid to save money, the British Retail Consortium has revealed.
Richard Dodd, head of media and campaigns at the British Retail Consortium, revealed that value goods
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Diabetes increase 'due to obesity'
The number of people suffering from diabetes has risen as a direct result of the increase in obesity levels, it has been claimed.
New figures from the charity Diabetes UK show that the number of people diagnosed with the condition has
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Healthy eating policies must consider family life
The nation's diet is unlikely to improve unless policymakers in charge of healthy eating campaigns take into account the diverse nature of modern-day family life, it has been claimed.
The government has recently made moves to increase the
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Quick eating linked to obesity
Eating quickly until you are full trebles the risk of becoming overweight, new research suggests.
Writing on bmj.com, researchers claim that the combination greatly increases the risk of putting on weight.
The problem is thought
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Western diet accounts for 30% of global heart attack risk
A high intake of fried foods, salty snacks and meat accounts for around 30 per cent of heart attack risk around the world, according to a study by Canadian scientists.
Researchers analysed the risk factors for 16,000 people in 52
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Mushrooms 'really are a superfood'
Mushrooms are thought to provide a range of nutritional benefits despite their less-than-colourful appearance, it has been claimed.
Dietician Dr Sarah Schenker told the Daily Mail that mushrooms may seem plain, but they do deserve to be
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Homemade lunches 'healthier and cheaper'
Consumers can do their bit to boost their bank balance and reduce their waistline by taking their own packed lunch to work, it has been claimed.
According to the British Dietetic Association (BDA), homemade lunches are often both cheaper
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Yoghurt may prevent bladder cancer
People who regularly eat yoghurt appear to be less likely to develop bladder cancer, new research suggests.
Scientists at Sweden's Karolinska Institute carried out a study to determine whether dairy foods had any effect on a person's risk
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Dairy expert defends cheese
The chairman of Dairy UK has urged politicians to support the cheese industry in light of recent and ongoing scrutiny of the nutritional characteristics of food.
Mark Allen noted that, despite Ofcom effectively prohibiting the advertising
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Brits afraid that credit crunch may damage health
Consumers are worried that the financial downturn may affect more than just their bank balance, new research suggests.
A study by Bupa found that nine out of ten people expect the credit crunch to increase their stress levels, while four
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Fructose may exacerbate weight gain
Scientists have found that eating too much fructose could lead to unwanted weight gain in people who eat an unhealthy diet.
Researchers at the University of Florida College of Medicine carried out tests on rats and found that those who ate
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Healthful red wine compound 'also found in chocolate'
A red wine ingredient that has been shown to have a beneficial effect on health is also found in dark chocolate and cocoa, new research shows.
Scientists at Planta Analytica, in collaboration with the Hershey Company, found that
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