Weight loss diet: Cutting THIS protein from meals can help BLOCK fat

A study published in Nature Communications has shown a strand of protein is responsible for controlling the conversion of fat. Protein MKK6 controls the conversion of fat stores, known as white fat, into brown fat, in which lipids are burned to maintain body temperature and reduce obesity. The research team analysed fat tissue samples from […]

Diabetics’ nerve pain caused by single protein

The discovery by British scientists offers hope of developing drugs for the chronic condition. Around one in four diabetics develop the misery of diabetic neuropathy (PDN) due to high blood sugar. Symptoms include prickling and tingling sensations as well as sharp, shooting pains and extreme sensitivity to touch in the feet and hands. This can […]

Best diet for older people: Three reasons why eating MORE protein can be anti-ageing

Protein is a macronutrient – a type of food required in large amounts in the diet – along with carbohydrates and fats. It is broken down by the body into amino acids, which are the ‘building blocks’ of cells, and vital for numerous processes in the body. Animal products, such as meat, milk and eggs […]

Protein warning: Eating more than TWO eggs in one sitting could lead to weight gain

PROTEIN has been presented as a quick-fix for getting in shape, but gym-goers and healthy eaters should be aware there’s a top limit to how much of the nutrient our bodies can absorb and it’s as little as 30g – or two eggs – in one sitting. Daily Express :: Health Feed

Protein warning: Eating just TWO eggs in one sitting could lead to weight gain

Research has found the macro-nutrient that is protein can both help people lose weight and build muscle.  In a study by McMaster University, overweight participants lost more fat, and gained more muscle, when they ate a high protein diet. Even the government’s latest Eatwell guidelines recommend getting enough protein from both animal and plant-based sources […]