Archive for December, 2008

In the News: Organic milk is better for you

Monday, December 1st, 2008

A new study by Newcastle University has shown that milk produced by cows on organic farms is more nutritious than conventional milk. Researchers found that organic milk has significantly higher levels of beneficial fatty acids, vitamins and antioxidants. In particular, one fatty acid, conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) was 60 per cent higher.

 

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In the News: The Happiness herb

Monday, December 1st, 2008

The plant hypericum perforatrum, popularly known as St John’s Wort, has long been considered a natural alternative to Prozac but now new research from St James’s University Hospital in Leeds, has confirmed its mood boosting properties. Scientists have found that it is just as effective at treating depression as Prozac. It also has fewer side effects than standard drugs given to those battling depression.

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In the News: Weekend weight gain?

Monday, December 1st, 2008

If you are finding it hard to lose weight; your weekends may be to blame, according to recent research from Washington University School of Medicine. In a year long study they found that people on strict diet and exercise programmes were more likely to let things go on a Saturday and Sunday – with Saturday being the most calorie high day. So if you are struggling to lose weight take a good look at your calorie intake over the weekend.

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