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Nutritionist warns against setting salty taste buds in infancy
Toddlers who are frequently fed salty foods are more likely to develop a taste for it later in life.
That is the warning from Charlotte Stirling-Reed, read more.
Legumes and brown rice cut colon cancer risk
Consuming a diet rich in green vegetables, dried fruit, legumes and brown rice could cut the risk of developing colorectal … read more.
Babies consume too much salt, research shows
A diet of processed food such as baked beans and tinned spaghetti are thought to contribute to the fact that 70 per cent of babies are … read more.
Cancer charity suggests cancer rates halved through healthy lifestyle
Welsh cancer charity Tenovus has suggested that making healthier lifestyle choices, such as eating a healthy diet and taking regular … read more.
Expert advises: Healthy eating boosts attractiveness
Parents can encourage their children to eat a healthier diet by discussing how it will improve their physical appearance.
That is
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Children eating more outside the home
During the summer holidays parents have an opportunity to monitor the eating habits of their children and also encourage them to improve their read more.
Health diet 'leads to longer life'
Eating fruit and vegetables is one of the key contributing factors to enjoying a long and healthy life, according to Scottish scientists.
Research by a team from Glasgow indicates that owning your own home also has a positive impact on
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Nursery aims to promote healthy childhood diets
A new nursery aims to promote healthy diets among young children by encouraging them to grow their own fruit and vegetables.
Little Pixies Nursery, located in the rural village of Kinton, Shropshire, will educate youngsters about their read more.
Hidden vegetables 'could combat childhood obesity'
Hiding vegetables in children's food is an effective way of combating childhood obesity, new research suggests.
A study conducted by researchers at Pennsylvania State University found that pre-school children consumed almost twice as
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Diet fizzy drinks 'lead to weight gain'
Mums and dads may want to think twice about giving their kids diet fizzy drinks, after research presented at an annual health conference … read more.
Most children 'have healthier diet during term time'
Nutritionists have sought to remind parents about the importance of a healthy diet for their children, as schools break up for the summer … read more.
Now's the time to eat British apples following early harvest
Brits looking to fit more fruit and veg into their diets can now enjoy season British apples, as the nation's orchards bear fruit six weeks earlier than usual.
According to the Daily mail, the freezing winter and milder-than-usual
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