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| Do sportsmen and woman need extra vitamins & minerals? | | The idea that B vitamins can protect us against heart attacks may seem strange to most people. After all it's cholesterol that is supposed to be the killer. Or are there other dietary factors that play just as important a role in heart health? Today, I want to tell you more about a chemical called homocysteine, and 3 B vitamins that protect our heart against disease.
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| Breakfast – the most frequently missed meal |  | A recent publication highlighting a survey of eating trends in Europe, quoted some very disturbing statistics. According to the data survey, breakfast is “the most missed meal in Europe”. There is little reason to believe that things are different here. Read. |
| Don't skip breakfast | | Sugar-laden cereals and high-fat muffins in the morning may not be ideal fare, but eating anything for breakfast seems healthier than skipping the first meal of the day, researchers report.
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| Detox diet |  | Many people want to detox, but are not sure where to begin. In this article we show you how to do this, using a basic cleansing diet. Just keep in mind that it's better to do it over a weekend or during a holiday, as the diet, although very good for you, can make you feel a bit faint or tired, says dietician Dr Ingrid van Heerden. Read. |
| Diet preparations before surgery | | Going in for surgery? Neal Barnard, MD, recommends a vegan diet pre- and post surgery, saying that because “it’s loaded with antioxidants it helps the body respond to the stresses of surgery and recovery.” Read. |
| Hypoglycaemia and what to do about it | | Low blood sugar, or hypoglycaemia is an unpleasant condition that causes symptoms of weakness, hunger, sweating, heart palpitations, tremor or shakiness, fainting, dizziness, nausea, headache, and disturbed vision. Read. |
| Tips on gaining weight | | While many people have questions about weight loss and how to combat obesity, a great number of people also want to, and need to, gain weight. Read. |
| More tips on gaining weight | | Do you tend to skip meals, or eat lots of fruit and vegetables but little meat and dairy products? Have a look at the factors that can cause underweight and at methods of combating them. Read. |
| Snack tax to combat obesity? | | How would you feel about a tax on snack foods to combat obesity? Imagine having to pay one or two cents extra on each packet of sweets, bar of chocolate, bottle of cold drink and hamburger? Read. |
| Fruit juice for diabetics to enjoy | | With diabetes increasing at a rate of 11% each year in South Africa, there is growing demand for food products to be labelled with vital information to guide all consumers, including diabetics, in their dietary planning. Read. |
| Post-op liquid diets | | Most people do not know what it means when they are told to go on a liquid diet after mouth surgery or digestive tract procedures. DietDoc explains how this type of diet works. Read. |
| A delicate balance | | Body pH and the delicate balance between acid and alkalinity are very complex topics, which are often confused with other conditions. DietDoc takes a look at some basic concepts and the role of the diet. Read. |
| Glycaemic index update | | The GI is becoming a popular tool and many people are probably familiar with the concept, which has become a ‘hot topic’ in the media.
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| GI values of common foods | | The following lists of GI values should be regarded as guidelines and not as absolute values. The GI is influenced by a wide variety of factors. Read. |
| GI and sports nutrition | | The use of a tool such as the GI to determine what types of food can enhance endurance or produce top results, is highly topical. Read. |
| The glycaemic index and diabetes | | One of the most important applications of the Glycaemic Index (GI) is its use in the control of blood sugar and insulin levels in diabetes, insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome (Syndrome X). Read. |
| DNA-diet to reduce cancer risk | | It is possible to prevent cancer even if you have the “wrong” genes. The right diet can go a long way to protect you against cancer, but you need to know your DNA and your correct DNA-diet.
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| Big bums and micro-fat surgery | | If you watched the TV programme called “Bootylicious” last Thursday, you are probably contemplating micro-fat surgery to have your buttocks enlarged. DietDoc explains why you shouldn't jump on the bandwagon too soon. Read. |
| Starvation diets & exercise | | Many dieters skip breakfast and go to the gym for a strenuous workout which leaves them feeling limp for the rest of the day. DietDoc voices her concern. Read. |
| 5-a-day for better health | | CANSA's 5-a-day campaign refers to five servings of fruit and vegetables a day for better health. Dietdoc tells us about the role of nutrition in the fight against cancer. Read. |
| 60 seconds to healthy winter eating | | It is usually during wintertime that we gain weight, and that we get flu. What can you do to ensure that you don’t gain weight this winter, while still providing your body with the necessary nutrients to keep your immune system in top form to ward of infections? Here are some answers to both. Read. |
| Cystic fibrosis and the diet | | Cystic fibrosis is a relatively common hereditary or genetic disease, which can have a devastating effect on health. It is estimated that about 1 in every 2 000 white South Africans may suffer from cystic fibrosis, while the disease is much scarcer in other population groups. Read. |
| More on diet and cystic fibrosis | | Patients with cystic fibrosis require a much higher energy intake than normal to provide sufficient calories or kilojoules for their needs and to compensate for poor absorption caused by a lack of digestive enzymes. Read. |
| Cystic fibrosis and supplementation | | Patients with cystic fibrosis have a heightened need for fat-soluble vitamins and sodium. The use of enzyme replacement therapy also plays an important role in the diet of the patient with cystic fibrosis. DietDoc takes a closer look. Read. |
| Sensational diet & food stories | | Have you ever received anonymous e-mail warnings that read something like “food X will make you blind, impotent, or give you cancer”, or “additive Y is a carcinogen, and may cause ADHD, or multiple sclerosis”? Don't take these stories to heart, writes Dr Ingrid van Heerden. Read. |
| Gene tests solve diet riddles | | Nutrigenomics is a very new and exciting approach to the treatment of a wide variety of diseases by means of genetic identification and diet therapy.
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| More on gene tests and your diet | | Genetic factors influence how we react to various treatments. In this article, DietDoc takes a look at further examples of gene-diet interactions. Read. |
| Genes, diet and disease | | Genetic factors influence how we react to various treatments such as folic acid supplementation, low-fat diets for heart disease and diets to enhance the GST enzymes that protect us again cancer. DietDoc explains.
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| Vitamin pills: do we need them? | | Are you taking too many vitamins? Many people are. Internationally, vitamin and mineral doses are being reduced in commercial supplements. Where does this leave you? Read. |
| Obesity - staggering statistics | | Nearly 50% of adults in the developed world suffer from overweight or outright obesity and South Africa is on par with countries such as the USA and the UK, research shows. Read. |
| Green tea – healthy or not? | | Green tea is increasingly being used in western countries to obtain health benefits. But how true are the claims that green tea can cure certain diseases and induce weight loss? Read. |
| Beetroot, garlic, onions and Aids | | The Department of Health promotes the use of beetroot, garlic, virgin olive oil, onions and herbal cures in the treatment of HIV/Aids. But how safe and effective is this really? Read. |
| Red palm oil - a boon to health | | A new health food, called red palm oil is emerging. It can be used in cooking, baking and food preparation and is free of cholesterol and trans-fatty acids. Read. |
| Should government ban junk food? | | The European Commission is taking steps to counteract the harmful effects that junk food is having on the European population. Should our government be doing the same? Read. |
| The metabolic syndrome | | It is estimated that one in five American adults suffer from metabolic syndrome and it is plausible that more or less the same figures apply to South Africa. DietDoc comments. Read. |
| Vitamin K - new research findings | | Vitamin K has generally been regarded as the vitamin that helps with blood clotting. Deficiencies were thought to be rare. But new research tells a different story, writes DietDoc. Read. |
| Could magnesium prevent diabetes? | | The role played by magnesium in preventing diabetes and insulin resistance is currently under investigation. DietDoc takes a look at the practical implications. Read. |
| The confusion about fats | | Are you confused about the different types of fats there are? You are not alone. It can be a bit overwhelming. Dietdoc gives a few tips. Read. |
| Still confused about fats? | | Certain types of fat can cause problems in the diet, while others are beneficial to health. In this article, DietDoc clears up a few common misconceptions. Read. |
| What is a food portion? | | Many weight loss diets - and even just guidelines for healthy eating - place the emphasis on portion control. If you're still confused about portion sizes, this article is for you. Read. |
| Soy - healthy or harmful? | | Soy has been touted the miracle food of the 20th century, but new research suggests it may be doing more harm than good. Are you confused? Then read these comments by DietDoc. Read. |
| Coconut meat, milk: healthy or not? | | Far Eastern cooking is becoming more and more popular in western countries, leading to an increased interest in cooking with coconut products. Is this a good or a bad thing? Read. |
| IGF-1: what we know | | Could milk consumption lead to increased levels of insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1), and subsequent increased risk of cancer, heart disease and diabetes? DietDoc investigated. Read. |
| The lowdown on carnitine | | Studies show that carnitine may prevent nerve degeneration in diabetics, assist with male infertility, possibly help to improve sports performance, and more. What should you know? Read. |
| The lowdown on GM foods | | Some people regard GM foods as toxic and dangerous, while others hail these foods as the solution to mass starvation. DietDoc takes a look at this hotly debated subject. Read. |
| GM foods: popular myths | | In this article on genetically modified (GM) foods, DietDoc takes a look at some of the most persistent myths that do the rounds – and the actual facts. Read. |
| Probiotics: food for thought? | | The probiotics trade is the blue-eyed boy of the $500 billion-dollar functional food industry. But beneath the calm surface of the yoghurt tub, something is stirring. Or is it? Read. |
| Should we be eating more chocolate? | | Chocolate may indeed be just what the doctor ordered. More and more research is pointing to its positive effects - particularly on the heart. What should you know? Read. |
| How to read food labels | | Is one cookie really one serving? Here is some help reading the current food labels which will appear until the new stricter regulations are enforced. Read. |
| Eggs – healthy or not? | | The "no-cholesterol" craze of the 90s gave eggs a bad name. But are eggs really so unhealthy? Or should this food form part of a balanced diet? Read. |
| Our list of top 10 super foods | | We're all entitled to having likes and dislikes when it comes to food. But which foods should we all make a point of including in our diets, because they're simply magic? Read. |
| Food not-so-glorious food | | A century ago women bought fresh food from the markets daily. Today it is not uncommon for people to buy food weekly or monthly. Are we compromising our health by consuming large quantities of colourants and preservatives and other food additives? Read. |
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