nutrition

Night-eating syndrome 'is real', study suggests

Posted in Science on 23rd May, 2014
by Alex Muller

People woken at night by insatiable hunger may have their genes to blame, research suggests.

Two meals a day 'effective' to treat type 2 diabetes

Posted in Science on 18th May, 2014
by Alex Muller

Only eating breakfast and lunch may be more effective at managing type 2 diabetes than eating smaller, more regular meals, scientists say.

Healthy obesity a myth, say researchers

Posted in Science on 2nd May, 2014
by Alex Muller

Obesity brings increased risk regardless of cholesterol, blood glucose and blood pressure readings.

High-fibre diet 'benefits heart attack patients'

Posted in Science on 30th Apr, 2014
by Alex Muller

If you have had a heart attack, eat plenty of fibre because it may improve your long-term chances of recovery, say US researchers.

SCiO's Handheld Scanner Aims to Detect Food Ingredients

Posted in Featured, Hardware on 29th Apr, 2014
by Alex Muller

A small number of companies are beginning to introduce handheld scanners that can detect the ingredients and calories in our food.