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Child obesity, parents blamed

A research team in Melbourne Australia led by Dr Pene Schmidt, found that parents were unaware of the seriousness of their children's condition.

Two thousand one hundred children had their BMI ( body mass index) and waist circumference taken. This information was recorded and relayed to the parents, in the form of a survey which resulted in  forty three percent of parents thought there obiese child was of a average  weight. 

Benefits of Brussels

The humble brussel sprout is probably the most disliked vegetable on the market but they carry some incredible health benefits.

 

As a member of the cruciferous family they contain potent cancer fighting compounds and improve skin condition because of their high vitamin A content.

Easy ways with Brussels

 

• Where possible, choose organic as they have a higher level of phytonutrients

• Cook very lightly (steam) to maintain nutrient content

• Trim base, cut an ‘x’ in base to enable even cooking. Steam until tender, season with butter, salt and pepper or olive oil and balsamic vinegar or feta cheese

• Roast in olive oil with salt and pepper for 40 minutes

• Use in salads, toss cold, cooked sprouts with olive oil, salt, pepper and lemon juice

Benefiting from Arthritis

Arthritis is a degenerative condition of the joints and bones which affects more than fifty five percent of people over sixty in this country. With it comes pain, restriction of movement and decreasing mobility. That’s the bad news. So what is the good news?

Well the first piece of good news is that its onset and development can be delayed and slowed by good lifestyle and diet choices. This means that it is in YOUR hands to make good choices for the sake of your continuing good health and well-being. If you’re not sure what the best advice is, contact the centre and discuss an appointment.

What is MSG

MSG (monosodium glutamate) is recognised as being an excitotoxin that triggers a huge production of dopamine in the brain that then creates a feeling of well being for the person. Discovered in 1907 by a Japanese chemist,MSG is a chemical that brings out the flavour of other tastes rather than having a taste of its own. For this reason it has been widely used in processed foods that would otherwise taste bland.