“In order to carry out this study, we do require the help of volunteers, who will be provided with three different diets to consume over the six-week study period. Participants will be given a full report detailing the results of their weight loss, and we would hope that they would see an improvement in their health after taking part.” Professor Alexandra Johnstone
Two talks which featured our farming heritage with a link to both the climate change emergency and our food security were: ‘The Lost Flock of St Kilda’ and ‘Make it with Oats, and try it with Bere’.
“The rich ate a bulky though unbalanced diet. There was a high intake of protein but few vegetables, as these were thought to cause melancholy and flatulence, and little fruit, white meats, milk, whey, butter, eggs, and cheese.”
“For families on low income, the poorest fifth of the UK population need to spend 47% of their disposable income to consume a healthy diet according to the Eatwell Guide, in contrast to 11% needed by the richest fifth in the UK.” Professor Alex Johnstone
“Our study suggests that eating a more Mediterranean-like diet could be one strategy to help individuals lower their risk of dementia.”- Dr Oliver Shannon
“What is unique about this app is that as well as tracking daily fruit and vegetable intake, it teaches people about portion size, so they get to the point where they know what they need to eat themselves. ” Katherine Appleton, Professor of Psychology at Bournemouth University
The overall picture of diet in Scotland remains very poor. That’s the results of The Scottish Health Survey 2021 (SHeS) with fibre intake among the worst of the survey results.
Aberdeen University’s Rowett Institute is looking for people over the age of 18 who are overweight, healthy and eat a low fibre diet to take part in dietary research.
Looking after your physical health can reduce your risk of developing heart disease as well as impacting positively on your mental health.
Some tips to help you achieve your 5-a-day during this challenging time.
