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1 March 20201 March 2020

Nut consumption does not appear to be strongly associated with risk of hepatocellular carcinoma although there is a suggestion that a higher tree nut consumption may result in a lower risk

In June 2019 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the association between nut consumption and risk of hepatocellular carcinoma. A total of 88,783 women … Read more

23 February 202023 February 2020

Grains, fish, nuts and vegetables appear to be beneficial for cardiovascular disease whereas processed meat and tinned fruit appear to be harmful

In September 2019 researchers from the UK and USA published their review of the medical and scientific literature to assess the cardiovascular health risks associated with individual dietary components. A … Read more

3 March 201925 January 2020

Wine – red vs white

The main components of wine are water, carbohydrates, organic acids, minerals, alcohol, polyphenols, and aromatics. Polyphenols have an antioxidant activity which is necessary for good cardiovascular function.

The polyphenol … Read more

18 August 20184 January 2020

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) are a group of chemicals released from burning coal, oil, rubbish, tobacco and wood. They are also present in products made from fossil fuels, such as … Read more