Starchy vegetables put on the pounds

Can they contribute to weight gain?Eating starchy vegetables, such as peas and corn, can put on the weight, but sticking to high-fibre and low glycaemic fruits and vegetables will help you shed the pounds.What should I be eating?A diet that’s rich in berries, apples...

Depression

Could it be a nutritional deficiency? Researchers think that the Mediterranean diet, rich in fruits, vegetables and nuts, is one of the best ways of preventing the problem.Can I help myself?They have noted that those who eat plenty of vegetables and fruit, and omega 3...

Light exercise reduces risk of asthma attack

Research into asthma and exercise Thirty minutes of exercise a day could keep asthma attacks away.New research has discovered that asthmatics who do daily gentle exercise, such as walking, riding a bike or yoga, are nearly three times less likely to have an attack...

Vitamin D and Dementia

Did you know?Upping your vitamin D could help stave off dementia, according to a recent study published in the journal Neurology, which found that a low blood level of vitamin D was associated with faster cognitive decline. Food sources include oily fish, fortified...