Cape Town’s caracals are exposed to harmful ‘forever chemicals’ through their diet: Caracals feed mainly on native, wild species. Jacque Smit If you live near or have visited Cape Town’s urban edge – where urban and natural areas meet – you may have been lucky enough to spot a caracal. These adaptable, medium-sized wild cats …
Chemical traces in ancient West African pots show a diet rich in plants: A plate of fufu, a meal common in West Africa. Godong/Universal Images Group via Getty Images West African cuisine is known for its distinct ingredients and flavours, often including a diverse range of plant foods. A traditional meal comprises a starchy staple …
Offering more plant-based choices on menus can speed up diet change: UfaBizPhoto/Shutterstock Rearing meat contributes more greenhouse gas emissions than the production of any other foodstuff. And eating red and processed meat can increase your risk of developing colorectal cancers. If eating less meat is good for you and the planet, then recent research has …
Two glasses of wine might add more sugar to your diet than eating a doughnut: Flamingo images/Shutterstock Soft drinks have been the focus of the UK government’s attempts to curb people’s sugar intake in recent years, but the same approach has not yet been applied to the sugar content in alcoholic drinks. The government introduced …
Changing your diet could add ten years to your life – new research: Everyone wants to live longer. And we’re often told that the key to doing this is making healthier lifestyle choices, such as exercising, avoiding smoking and not drinking too much alcohol. Studies have also shown that diet can increase lifespan. A new …
A diet consisting mainly of fruit is bad for you: Plant-based diets have become increasingly popular in recent years, both for health and ethical reasons. One extreme form of plant-based diet is “fruitarianism”, a diet based largely on consumption of raw fruit. At first glance, this may sound healthy, but what effect will this type …
Type 2 diabetes: more than one type of diet can help people achieve remission: Low-carbohydrate diets have also been shown to help people achieve remission. Elena Shashkina/ Shutterstock Until recently, type 2 diabetes has mainly been managed by controlling risk factors – such as high blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar (glucose) levels – usually …
Fat: why are we so confused about whether or not we should include it in our diet?: Fat gives us energy and helps us absorb certain vitamins. colnihko/ Shutterstock You’d be forgiven for being confused about whether or not you should eat fat. For a long time, people were told to stay well away from …
Does a plant-based diet really help beat COVID-19?: Dejan Dundjerski/Shutterstock Since the beginning of the pandemic, it’s been suggested that certain foods or diets may offer protection against COVID-19. But are these sorts of claims reliable? A recent study published in BMJ Nutrition, Prevention and Health sought to test this hypothesis. It found that health …
Kenyans with chronic kidney disease know diet is important. But many don’t follow the guidelines: Patients on dialysis struggle to follow strict diets. GettyImages Chronic kidney disease is a condition that occurs when a person’s kidneys are damaged and can’t remove harmful waste from the blood. This can lead to high blood pressure and severe …
Is a vegan diet healthier? Five reasons why we can’t tell for sure: Vegan diets are becoming increasingly popular. RONEDYA/ Shutterstock While there are many reasons why a person may choose to go vegan, health is often cited as a popular motive. But although vegan diets are often touted as being “healthier” in the media, …
Type 2 diabetes: short-term low-carb diet linked to remission – but only if weight is lost: Were low-carb diets really better at achieving remission? Flotsam/ Shutterstock Whether restricting carbohydrate intake is an effective way to manage type 2 diabetes is a topic of some controversy in nutrition – largely because trial results have so far …
Metabolic confusion diet won’t boost metabolism – but it could have other benefits: The diet could reinforce bad eating habits. Bon Appetit/ Shutterstock The “metabolic confusion” diet is one of the latest fad diets to be blowing up on social media. Like many fad diets, it promises you can lose weight while still eating what …
Food variety is important for our health – but the definition of a ‘balanced diet’ is often murky: Many dietary guidelines fail to define what "variety" means. Ekaterina Kondratova/ Shutterstock It’s well known that a healthy diet can help reduce disease risks that are related to overweight or obesity – such as some cancers, cardiovascular …
The diet of invasive toads in Mauritius has some rare species on the menu: The invasive guttural toad. Author supplied. The guttural toad (Sclerophrys gutturalis) is a common amphibian found in much of sub-Saharan Africa, from Angola to Kenya and down to eastern South Africa. With such a wide geographic range, and a liking for …
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Lessons from a diabetes clinic in Malawi: why everyone should follow a healthy diet: Many people with diabetes did not follow a healthy diet. Shutterstock Diabetes mellitus is common in Malawi: over 268,000 adults live with the disease, and the number is expected to double in the next 20 years. It’s a noncommunicable disease which …
Vegetarian and vegan diet: five things for over-65s to consider when switching to a plant-based diet: A well-planned, plant-based diet can support good health at every age. Tatjana Baibakova/ Shutterstock Plant-based diets continue to grow in popularity, worldwide. There are plenty of reasons people switch to a plant-based diet, including ethical and environmental reasons. However, …