Chronic Disease Research Centre - CDRC UWI

31/05/2015

Can anyone tell what this fruit is and where you can find it ?

30/05/2015

We love fast foods that are convenient and taste great, but how much of it is good for you ? Watch the short informative video that spells out some facts about processed foods that may help us realize how dangerous they are. Lets cut out the C.R.A.P (Carbonated drinks, Refined sugars, Artificial foods, and Processed foods)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UNmnjkoiKow

Most of us know we are better off eating an apple than a candy bar, but did you know processed pre-packaged foods can be doing your body harm? Dr. Srinivas I...

29/05/2015

Just ten minutes challenge yourself..

28/05/2015

Prevention is better and cure..

27/05/2015

Break bad habits stick to good ones!!!

What Happens to Your Brain When You Eat Junk Food (And Why We Crave It) By James ClearMost of us know that junk food is unhealthy. We know that poor nutrition is related to heart problems, high blood pressure, and a host of other health ailments. You might even know that studies show that eating jun…

26/05/2015

Is processed foods a deadly weapon?

Processed foods are the main reason why people all over the world are getting fat and sick. Here are 9 reasons why processed foods are bad for your health.

25/05/2015

How much do you know about processed foods ?


http://www.nhs.uk/livewell/goodfood/pages/what-are-processed-foods.aspx

Information about different kinds of processed foods. Some processed foods can be eaten as part of a healthy balanced diet, while others may have added salt, sugar and fat that you need to watch out for.

24/05/2015

Can anyone identify today's mystery fruit ?

23/05/2015

“Our bodies are not designed to handle the tsunami of salt delivered day in and day out by processed foods,” says Kathie Swift, MS, RD, LDN.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YwLo6Y0OQkE

Nine out of 10 of us have been consuming too much sodium every day. The sneaky substance has been known to put you at risk for heart disease, high blood pres...

22/05/2015

Challenge yourself this weekend. Are you in?

21/05/2015

Here are some few tips how to remove salt from food before eating.

If you binge on salty foods, you'll likely feel bloated and puffy a few hours later. That's because eating too much salt causes your body to retain water. The extra water in your body can amount to a few extra pounds of weight and can lead to high blood pressure. Your kidneys can filter only a littl…

20/05/2015

A very interesting article and video you should read and watch.

This article provides detailed information on what salt is, why we need salt, the affect salt has on our health, and how much salt we should consume.