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Aug 17

Keep your eyes on the prize of improved health

Lorraine Tulloch, Programme Lead, Obesity Action Scotland So we have emerged from the general election campaign and now we are into the start of the Brexit process. A changing political landscape and lots of uncertainty makes it easy for public health challenges to slip down the agenda. But now, more than ever, we must continue […]

Aug 17

Scottish Fruits and Vegetables – Summer

In terms of cancer, plant foods are more protective than animal foods and data suggest that bioactive components in berries may be important in cancer prevention. One important compound found in (red) raspberries, strawberries and brambles is the tannin called ellagic acid. This is a phenolic compound with potent ...

May 17

Have you given up your treats for #treatfreetuesday?

Food Standards Scotland (FSS) is encouraging people in Scotland to give up unnecessary treats every Tuesday as part of its drive to start breaking Scotland’s unhealthy snacking habits. Taking a first step to changing our diet, such as cutting down the number of calorie rich snacks we eat and drink, can help to reduce the […]

May 17

Scottish fruits and vegetables – spring

Spring is a great time for physical activity in the garden but also a great time for early vegetables and rhubarb! Two lowly tablespoons of cooked rhubarb provides one portion of our five a day. Rhubarb also contains some interesting bioactive components. Everyone knows not to eat the rhubarb leaves (high content of oxalic acid) […]

May 17

Eating well when you have cancer

After a cancer diagnosis there can be many changes in appetite, taste, ability to swallow, presence of nausea and tiredness all of which can impact on food preferences. Diet needs can change throughout treatment phases from what is required post-surgery, during radio, chemo and hormone therapy. Defining what is healthy at different ...

May 17

Evidence surrounding cancer survivorship

by Debbie Provan RD Debbie Provan is Regional TCAT Lead (WoSCAN) & National Macmillan AHP Lead for Cancer Rehabilitation. As a registered dietitian Debbie has a keen interest in the role of diet and other lifestyle factors in cancer prevention and treatment. Debbie sits on a variety of groups and Boards relating to nutrition ...

May 17

Nutrition Advice for Cancer Patients

by Peter Rainey and Elspeth Banks, SCPN Patient Representatives Barely a week passes without a news item or press article on the subject of diet and its relationship with disease. The dangers of tobacco are well established, but there is now growing evidence that eating well, moderating alcohol consumption and physical activity can ...

Mar 17

Have you seen this paper?

Adherence to Diet and Physical Activity Cancer Prevention Guidelines and Cancer Outcomes: A systematic review Kohler LN, Garcia DO, Harris RB et al Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers and Prevention (2016) Vol. 25, Issue 7 (Pages 1018-1028) http://cebp.aacrjournals.org/content/25/7/1018.long Why is this paper ...

Mar 17

Women have lots to gain in cancer prevention

The number of cancer cases in Scotland is projected to rise by 33% between 2008-2012 and 2023-2027. [1] Much of this increase can be attributed to an ageing population but for some of the most common cancers there appears to be a gender story emerging. The age-standardised incidence rate per 100,000 population for males is […]

Jul 16

Fad Free Health

The Cancer Council Australia and other NGO’s have teamed up together to support people to try a healthier lifestyle. Always tricky in our obesogenic environment surrounded by promotions to consume more cheaply and be inactive. For folks ready and able to take personal action here is a useful perspective to fad-free health by Anne ...

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