Health Advice

When in previous years children could take what ever they wanted in there packed lunches this no longer seems to be the case. As schools and the government are moving to make the nation healthier school seem to be at the heart of the change. From changing what’s offered in school dinners, schools have also taken a stance on what children are bringing for packed lunches. As a result – many schools have now asked parents not to be send in crisps, chocolates etc. This is a big change from how things were tackled before – previously a packet of crisp, chocolate and sandwich would have been the norm for lunch. These days emphasis is being given on putting in a piece of fruit, yoghurt and a smoothie drink.

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With people being more and more cautious about their nutrition levels one of the facts constantly presented to us when buying butter or margarine is the goodness of Omega 3. Omega 3 is counted as part of a healthy diet and the fatty acids which are classed as good for the body are found in fish and shellfish. These acids are particular good for the brain as they help the brain cells to grow, regenerate properly and signal to each other effectively. Studies have found that if individuals lack in Omega 3 fats then in the long term poor intake of this can lead to reduced brain function and in old age it may also be a contributing factor to loss of mental functioning.

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As summer kicks in people are getting ready to look there best for there holidays and for there summer clothes! This is the time when diets clubs do most of the promoting – nowadays supermarkets and pharmacies have also joined the diet clubs. One of the supermarkets are offering a range of healthy eating plans – they have started labelling there foods to show the different health benefits of each depending on the diet plan you choose. Some of the healthy food ranges will have include the GI diet which means it’s a filling meal and will keep you full up for longer. Others include light choices, low carb, vegetarian and Mediterranean.

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It is more important than ever to look after your eyes nowadays, given the strain they are put under on a daily basis. If you spend a lot of time looking at a computer screen because of work then your eyes are likely be under a lot of pressure. Add to this the time you spend using your eyes for leisure activities like watching TV and playing computer games.

If you go for regular eye tests then you can keep a close watch on the health of your eyes. If it turns out that you do suffer from any form of visual impairment then you can address the matter quickly by sorting out a prescription and investing in some glasses so that your vision does not get any worse.

Taking care of your eyes doesn’t have to expensive either. It is possible to find cheap prescription glasses online as an alternative to choosing frames and lenses offered by high street stores and opticians. Cheap prescription glasses are also a good idea if you feel that your prescription is likely to change in the immediate future or you need a second pair of glasses on a budget.

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As many of us are making a conscious effort to increase our fitness levels, diets seem to be playing a important part in keeping fit and healthy. Health professionals encourage individuals to eat healthy and ensure they get a balanced diet with a mixture of carbs, proteins, diary products etc. this varies from some of the diets which are on the market today – these do not improve overall fitness levels and are definitely not recommended long term. Generally they cut out one kind of foods which does nothing for your fitness and health long term – in fact this could have serious side effects to your health if done over a long time.

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Foods contain additives for a number of reasons. Some of these being to prevent food poisoning, to prevent food going off and to allow the food to keep its colour and texture. Some of the additives are naturally derived from substances others are synthetic. By law, if any foods contain additives then the manufactures must display this in the label. Many of these can be recognised as E numbers and are shown as European Community which mean they have been tested and have been passed as safe to use in the EU countries. In other cases those which do not have a E in front are safe to use in the UK but not in Europe.

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Sometimes we experience unpleasant reactions after eating particular foods. These can have serious consequences and in some cases if not treated on time lead to death. Other effects can be coughing, wheezing, itchy rash, eczema or tingling of the most or throat. Some of the most common allergies include peanut allergies, wheat, gluten and diary. Some children can out grown some of the allergies whilst with others they stay for life and vary in severity.
Serious allergies to nuts affect nearly 2% of the population and those most at risk are those who suffer hay fever, asthma and eczema. For this reason food labels must be read carefully.

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