Just say no to sugar
We already know sweet treats are bad for
your teeth and your waistline, but now new research reveals they may be bad for
your brain, too. Rats fed on a diet high in high-fructose corn syrup, used in
sweets and fizzy drinks, showed significant deterioration in memory and
learning skills in as little as six weeks. Don’t panic if you’ve just helped
yourself to a handful from the office sweet jar, because researchers also found
boosting your omega-3 intake can counteract most of the damage caused by a
high-sugar diet. Salmon fillet for dinner it is then.
Helping hand
Pre-made meal service Nourished uses
quality local foods to create fresh meals that meet your health goals. Want a
low sugar, high Omega-3 diet? They’re your go-to guys (from $210/week,
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Fast fact
2 servings of fish a week is all it takes
to reduce the risk of heart disease, according to new European guidelines. At
least one should be oily, such as mackerel.
2
servings of fish a week can reduce the risk of heart disease
Upgrade your snack time
SWAP
Red
Bull (152 cals, 39.1g sugar)
FOR
Scheckter’s
Organic Energy Lite (72 cals,18.5g sugar)
The organic energy drink is made with
natural caffeine while fruit juice and agave nectar mean it needs less sugar.
4 PM treat tweet
‘Enjoying a Berry & Apple Crumble
Activia Snackpot, 57p, It’s full of good bacteria and only 107 calories.’
Berry
& Apple Crumble Activia Snackpot
Time sensitive
Sucker for a midnight snack? New research
reveals that when you eat is just as important as what you eat, as our organs
digest food best at certain times of the day. Snacking around the clock,
particularly within three hours of bedtime, piles on the pounds, whereas eating
the same amount at set times result in less weight gain. So kick-start your
healthy diet by planning sensible meal time. Simple!
Time
Sensitive
If you only do one thing… buy a clear fruit bowl
It seems the old adage ‘Out of sight, out
of mind’ even applies to our eating habits. New research published in
Environment and Behavior found that if fruit is kept in a clear rather than an
opaque bowl, we’re more likely to get chomping. Five-a-day never seemed so
easy.
Express:
Baked beetroot + watercress salad + feta = muscle-boosting salad
