Sunscreen’s zinc factor ends up in blood!
Sunscreen’s zinc factor ends up in blood PEOPLE who use a lot of sunscreen could be at risk of having “larger than normal” quantities of zinc in their bloodstream, with new evidence showing zinc particles penetrate the skin and are absorbed into the body. Geochemist Brian Gulson, of Sydney’s Macquarie University, has provided […]
High amounts of hydrogenated vege oil increases risk of Heart Disease!
A new study has revealed that a high fat diet with hydrogenated vegetable oil raise stroke risk in women. Hydrogenated vegetable oil is the oil used in many biscuits, pastries, crackers, cookies, margarine, takeaway foods etc. Good to see that butter was not the culprit. So start making your goodies rather then buying commercialised foods. […]
Fast foods down for the calorie count
Fast food outlets in Victoria may have to offer a calorie count on their products under a state government plan to fight diabetes. Victorian Premier John Brumby has ordered an inquiry into the effects of consuming fast food, the Herald Sun newspaper said. He plans to introduce a program, similar to one in […]
Coffee Vs. Nana Naps.
Taking a “nana nap” in the middle of the day has been proved more beneficial than a cup of coffee for concentration and efficiency. Researchers at the University of California San Diego found memory test results proved the same benefit applies if you have a 90-minute daytime nap to a full night’s sleep. […]
Recent Findings: the facts about cereal nutrition for children
Interesting about the advertising and marketing of breakfast cereals to children. Cyndi O’Meara Cereal companies worldwide speak to children early through everything from TV advertising and product placement on their favourite foods and clothing to the DVD’s they watch and the games they play. Their campaigns are aggressive, direct and most dangerously they captivate children’s […]
Lax food labelling rules leave consumers in dark with GM foods
Consumer advocate group Choice says that lax food labelling laws make it almost impossible for those who want to avoid genetically modified food. The consumer group says supermarkets are now full of foods with ingredients that are likely to be derived from GM crops, such as soy, corn, canola and cotton. The list […]
Hottest Food Trends for 2010
Each year we like to dust off the crystal ball and predict what will be the “hottest” trends for food for 2010, so here are our Top 7 predictions for the coming year: 1. Food lanes We profiled this trend last issue and will begin to see them unveiled in coming developments. Food Lanes […]
Allergies and Gluten Intolerance
Allergies and Gluten Intolerance What Cyndi Recommends:Read Changing Habits Changing Lives and the reports recommended. Supplement your diet with the Changing Habits Colloidals, Probiotics and Greens. For more details, visit our shop here. Â Reports Recommended: The Growing Epidemic Of Food Allergies, Sensitivities and Intolerances Why Are We So Gluten Intolerant? To purchase our reports click […]
Caffeine and alcohol ‘a dangerous cocktail’ can be a deadly mix!
CAFFEINE and alcohol can be a deadly mix. The rising popularity of mixed drinks like the “Jager Bomb” (Jagermeister and Red Bull) or the self-explanatory “Vodka and Red Bull” has worrying implications for road safety, research shows. A field study of more than 800 young drinkers in the US has found those who consumed caffeine-alcohol […]
Whooping cough vaccine may need to change, and I’m wondering how many more vaccinated diseases are beginning to mutate.
Whooping cough vaccine may need to change, say researchers. THE bacteria that causes whooping cough in Australia has mutated, scientists have warned, eroding the protection provided by the vaccine now given to children. Researchers from the University of New South Wales have identified significant changes in the two most common strains of the Bordetella pertussis […]
Herbal Cures a ‘toxic’ mix.
Cyndi: “Grow your own herbs and use them in your for foods, as they are important for health.” MANY herbal medicines are contaminated with potentially lethal doses of heavy metals such as arsenic and mercury, belying their reputation as low-risk “natural” products. Cheaper and less effective herbs may be substituted for the one on […]
Avoiding dairy due to lactose intolerance is unnecessary in most cases
It is worth reading this article to see if you can pick who is paying for the research behind these claims. My belief is the dairy board. If we were to look at this practically there are so many flaws in the argument. Firstly the quality of the dairy is of utmost important, it must […]
Obese people struggle with their genes
I don’t think that the genes are significant, let’s face it people are obese because of the food they eat and the lifestyle they live. Obese people struggle with their genes Debate over the obesity epidemic sweeping parts of the world has focussed on whether lifestyle – too much junk food and couch-potato […]
Soy has negative health effects.
Soy does have isoflavones, to help prevent lung cancer, but it also has phytates and phytoestrogen, which cause mineral deficiency and increased female hormones respectively. So to be prudent eat soy sparingly as isoflavones are also available in many other foods recommended by Changing Habits and Cyndi O’Meara Soy men have less risk from lung […]
Pregnancy and dietary recommendations.
The last time I was pregnant was about 17 years ago and there was no hint from the obstetrician that I should stay away from any food. Alcohol and Smoking obviously were avoided ( it astounds me that some mothers still do both while pregnant) but diet was not something spoken about. I find […]
How wonderful to see chefs using original ingredients instead of ingredients from a laboratory
After years of enthusiasm for “molecular gastronomy”, with its battery of gels and emulsions, many leading chefs are turning back to focus on ingredients and where they come from. A number of Michelin-starred chefs at this week’s Madrid Fusion, an annual gastronomy fair in the Spanish capital, said they were now looking to take more […]
