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Is Evening Primrose Oil Worth Taking?
Reviews of the evidence have shown that there is little meaningful evidence to support the use of evening primrose oil (EPO) for breast tenderness or dermatitis.1, 2 But one review has suggested a benefit (versus drugs used for treatment) …
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Cliff’s 101 Tips for Health: Don’t starve yourself
You will lose weight if you don’t eat, but much of this weight loss will be from water, and over time you will tap into substantial amounts of muscle tissue. Occasional or intermittent fasting is great for fat loss and …
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Does the Amount of Carbohydrate in the Diet Affect Metabolic Syndrome Risk?
Key points Carbohydrate intake is associated with more likelihood of having metabolic syndrome.Linear dose-response relationships were found, with a 2.6% increase in the risk of metabolic syndrome per 5% energy intake from carbohydrates.Association between carbohydrates intake and risk …
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How to Optimise Brain Health and Reduce the Risk of Age-Related Cognitive Decline
Key points A broad range of factors influence brain-health and cognitive declineStress and lack of sleep and exercise are likely to worsen cognitive declineQuality nutrition for unprocessed foods is likely to be preventative for cognitive declineKetogenic diets …
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Cliff’s 101 Tips for Health: Lose your nutrition journal!
NUTRITION JOURNALS ARE GREAT, but they aren’t always great all the time! They should be used to check-in, fine-tune and create accountability and awareness of what you are eating and how you can change that to serve your goals more …
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Cliff’s 101 Tips for Health: Use a nutrition journal
YOU WON’T ALWAYS REMEMBER exactly what you eat day-to-day. A nutrition journal allows you to look back on what you ate objectively and with greater clarity. It will then be easier to see the areas of your diet that can …