Diet & Nutrition

Diet drinks may be linked to a higher risk of heart attacks, stroke and other heart problems in postmenopausal women, according to an informal study that could take some fizz out of enjoyment of the popular beverages.

Compared to women who never or seldom consumed diet drinks, those who drank two or more a day were 30% more likely to suffer a cardiovascular event and 50%…

The global industry for Halal food and lifestyle products – ones that meet Islamic law standards of manufacture – is estimated to be worth hundreds of billions of dollars and is multiplying as Muslim populations grow.

Producers outside the Muslim world, from Brazil to the US and Australia, are eager to tap into the market…

Two new reports that analysed research on vitamin D supplements found there’s no reason to get excited yet about any possible health benefits.

One review, from international researchers, found hardly any benefit.

The other analysis suggested it may have what a specialist called a “huge” effect on lifespan,…

Tim Noakes’ high-fat, low carb diet (Banting) has created more than a stir among professionals and the public, but there’s no denying that it’s worked for him since he is predisposed to develop adult-onset diabetes –

what is known as “carbohydrate resistant” (CR) and hence “pre-diabetic”.

According to Prof Noakes, those who are profoundly carbohydrate resistant (CR) (as he is) must restrict carbohydrates..

Eating beans, lentils and other legumes may help you cut down on LDL “bad” cholesterol and lower your risk for heart disease, a new review suggests.

Canadian researchers examined 26 US and Canadian studies that included a total of more than 1000 people.

Their analysis showed that one daily serving (3/4 cup) of legumes– foods such as beans, chickpeas, lentils and peas – was linked to a reduction in…

Women who eat a lot of fat, particularly saturated fat, may be at higher risk of certain types of breast cancer, new research suggests.

Past studies have come to differing conclusions on a possible association between dietary fat and breast cancer. Whether the two are even linked at all remains controversial.

The new report, a second analysis of a large, long-term study, suggests that..

The Banting diet has a cult following for those wanting to drop kilos or cut their risk of lifestyle diseases. But contrary to popular belief, this way of eating is supposed to be high in fat, not protein. Misguided dieters end up eating more red meat, and sometimes even processed meat!

For decades we’ve heard red and processed meats are bad for us. Saturated fats, a component of red and processed meats, have taken the blame for heart disease and many other ailments…

With summer on the horizon, the pressure to lose weight is fast creeping in, making “fad” diets cross the minds of many overweight South African women. These diets demand fasting, virtually no carbs or liquid food shakes and is notoriously hard to stick to.

But even “fad” diets can lead to a slimmer, lighter New Year for those whose resolve remains robust, according to doctors and nutritionists analysing them…

The study compared a low-fat diet to a Mediterranean diet – a diet rich in whole grains, vegetables, fruits, legumes, nuts, fish and olive oil. The Mediterranean diet was supplemented with either extra nuts or extra virgin olive oil.

The Mediterranean diet didn’t lower the odds of developing metabolic syndrome – a collection of risk factors for heart disease – compared to following a low-fat diet, the study found…

Tiger Brands’s grains division has recalled certain Tastic Simply Delicious products after tests found traces of colourants in them, the company said.

“Tastic believes in perfection for every one of its products and that the health of its consumers is paramount,” the company said in a statement

“The Simply Delicious range of products is produced in India under the strict control of an internationally renowned flavour house and re-tested by Tastic in an independent laboratory in South Africa to ensure that our high specifications are met.”…