A high omega-3 and low omega-6 essential fatty acid diet improves insulin sensitivity in obese children and adolescents with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), recent studies report. Remarkably, the high omega-3, low omega-6 fat diet reduced liver fat by 25.8% and improved insulin sensitivity without causing weight loss. Insulin sensitivity was increased due to the increased removal of excess insulin. These studies suggest that dietary changes may be more effective…
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Tomato and Mackerel Omelette
Read moreConstant hunger? This super-simple but tasty tomato and mackerel omelette will keep you satisfied and energised for hours! Carbohydrate-rich meals may be suitable for metabolically healthy people, but perhaps not for people who live with insulin or blood sugar-related disorders, such as pre-diabetes and type 2 diabetes. The evidence for lower-carb diets is building, and as a person with a higher risk for type 2 diabetes (I have an affected…
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Three-Grain Porridge with Goji Berries
Read moreBursting with omega-3 fatty acids from chia seeds, quality proteins from quinoa, fibre from oats and bulgur wheat, and antioxidants from goji berries, this three-grain porridge promises a nourishing and satisfying start to your day. Nutritional Highlights of Three-Grain Porridge with Goji Berries With an estimated glycaemic load (GL) of 26, this meal is considered medium, meaning it won’t spike your blood sugars too high. It is rich in many…
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High Fatty Fish, Low Vegetable Oil Diet Reduces Migraine Headaches, New Study Suggests
Read moreDiets high in fatty fish and low in vegetable oils reduce headaches in adults with migraines, a new study suggests. In the randomised controlled study (NCT02012790), participants eating diets rich in pain-reducing omega-3 fats from fatty fish with minimal pain-promoting omega-6 fats from vegetable oils had significantly fewer headaches than people eating diets limited in fatty fish and rich in vegetable oils. The study, “Dietary alterations of n-3 and n-6…
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Chipotle Borlotti Beans with Sweet Chilli Salmon & Side Salad
Read moreIt doesn’t getter better than my chipotle borlotti beans with sweet chilli salmon for lunch. Deliciousness and quality nutrition – guaranteed! It is with a joyful heart that I announce that I am officially back to my happy place with beans! Wise-sayings sound so good when you say them, but you don’t truly appreciate them until you’ve been through and conquered a bad situation. Never underestimate the saying ‘health is…