Can a craving for food, especially when not hungry, really be considered an ‘addiction’? The idea of food addiction is a controversial one. When the term ‘food addiction’ is used, it usually expresses the desire for certain types of foods – normally ones that are not the healthiest of choices. Is it possible then to elevate what someone calls a 'food addiction' to the same … [Read more...] about Can you be addicted to food?
Eating Well
Nutrition for healthy ageing: combating sarcopenia and inflammageing
With a rapidly ageing population, more people than ever are becoming at risk of nutritional frailty. Older age is a time when specific nutrient needs can be higher while the ability to meet those needs has greater barriers. In this blog post, I highlight how our nutrition needs change as we age, the factors that make it harder to meet these needs, and the role nutrition plays … [Read more...] about Nutrition for healthy ageing: combating sarcopenia and inflammageing
Is organic food a better choice?
Buying organic is a booming food trend. It is also a trend that comes with a health halo for being more nutritious, healthier and tastier than conventional produce. But how do these claims stack up when you look at the research behind them? And is the price premium you pay for organic worth it? In this blog post, I look at the health merits of going organic and unpick those … [Read more...] about Is organic food a better choice?
Nightshade vegetables: health hazard or nutritional powerhouse?
Heard of nightshades? They are a group of plants that include some very commonly eaten foods. Tomatoes, eggplants, capsicums and potatoes are all nightshades. These are staple foods eaten all around the world. But if you go digging into ‘health and wellness’ advice on the Internet, you’ll come across all sorts of alarming health warnings about nightshades. Digestive issues and … [Read more...] about Nightshade vegetables: health hazard or nutritional powerhouse?
Lectins: exposing the manufactured health scare around these plant proteins
Lectins are the new dietary demon responsible for all of our modern health ills - at least if you take YouTube clips and diet books on their word. These lectins are a major driver of inflammation, weight gain and chronic disease it seems. Yet to believe this, you need to ignore the reality that humans have been eating lectin-containing foods like wholegrains and legumes for … [Read more...] about Lectins: exposing the manufactured health scare around these plant proteins