We are what we eat

According to the World Health Organisation, cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a chronic lifestyle-related condition - which means it can be prevented. If you have cardiovascular disease it can be improved by engaging in positive lifestyle behaviours. Changing your diet and making healthier food choices will give you the most bang for your buck. Dietary modifications prevent and treat five of...

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The 25 Most Popular Healthy Recipes

1. Apple and Cabbage Salad LIZZIE FUHR For a satisfying detox salad, you need to try this Candice Kumai recipe. Apples and two kinds of cabbage (red and Savoy) provide a fiber-filled meal that aids in digestion. Fennel seeds add even more fiber, and a kick of cayenne boosts your metabolism. Feel free to serve with a grilled chicken breast or turkey slices to round out...

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Low carbohydrate diet and obesity treatment in primary health care: dietary advice after the new Swedish report

Abstract Background In 2013, the Swedish Council on Health Technology Assessment (SBU) published a report “Dietary treatment of obesity” where low carbohydrate diet (LCD) was established as one of the evidence based diet options in obesity treatment, even without diabetes. No data exists on how much the health care professionals (HCP) in primary care actually are informed of or to which extent...

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