A study initially investigating aspirin as a preventive treatment for colorectal cancer coincidentally uncovered a mechanism that might explain how fruit and vegetables reduce the risk of developing this disease. A recent study delves into flavonoids, which occur in a range of fruit and veg. Worldwide, more than 1 million people receive a diagnosis of […] Read more
A popular U.S. brand of potato chips once promoted itself with the slogan, “betcha can’t eat just one!” Maybe that’s because potato chips, like so many foods in the American diet, can pack a mix of ingredients apt to light up people’s brain-reward neural circuitry and overpower mechanisms that are supposed to signal when we’ve […] Read more
For those of us who monetize our passion, the lifestyle of entrepreneurship can often take a mental and physical toll on our bodies. Managing your own time means working around the clock which makes it difficult for some entrepreneurs to fit a healthy amount of sleep and regular fitness training into their booked schedules. For […] Read more
Dubai has been in the grip of a Greek food fever since the end of 2018, with a slew of Hellenic (and -inspired) eateries opening up all over town. Among them, and located in the city’s tourist heartlands, is Taverna, occupying the Souk Madinat Jumeirah plot that previously housed Left Bank. It is, most certainly, […] Read more
EveryGirlCan has teamed up with some of the UAE’s most celebrated athletes to host three events aimed just at girls as part of Dubai Fitness Challenge 2019. We love a bit of girl power here at Time Out Kids HQ, so were delighted to see that girls between six and 15 are being invited to […] Read more
What is a ketogenic diet? Ketogenic diets – or keto diets – are diets that heavily reduce the consumption of carbohydrates and relatively increase proportions of proteins and fats within an individual’s diet. Research has shown mixed results for ketogenic diets. Ketosis occurs when blood glucose levels begin to drop, due to fasting or carbohydrate […] Read more
The body’s immune system works by protecting against disease and potentially damaging foreign bodies. In some instances, it may become impaired, leading to overreaction to infection. Sepsis is a potentially fatal reaction to an infection. It occurs when the immune system overreacts to an infection. As a result, it damages the body’s tissues and organs. […] Read more
Why are people upset about new fast food restaurants opening? Are they really concerned about public health and pollution or are they just snobs? I have a confession to make. During the school six-week holidays I took my children to a Kentucky Fried Chicken drive-thru … two days in a row. It gets worse. On […] Read more
Watch out Impossible: Kellogg Co. is planning its own plant-based imitation meat. Early next year, Kellogg’s Morningstar Farms will begin selling the “Incogmeato” burger: a plant-based, refrigerated patty made with non-GMO soy that is designed to mimic meat’s look and flavor. It will also start offering new versions of its vegetarian “Chik’n tenders” and “Chik’n […] Read more
Eat well for a long and healthy life – that’s a mantra that we’re all familiar with, but what are the best foods to help us achieve that goal? In this article, we give you an overview of some of the most healthful and nutritious foods. What are the best foods for a healthful diet? […] Read more
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