Wednesday, August 30, 2006

Getting the best out of your food

A balanced diet is the key to a happier, healthier life, so the mantra goes.

Experts advise us to eat more fruit and veg; boost protein and fibre intake; make sure we get the optimum levels of vitamins and minerals.
  A glass of orange juice along with spinach boosts iron intake

But what actually happens to these nutrients once they are inside the body?
Getting the best out of your food via bbc news

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Long hours at work can raise your blood pressure

Putting in those extra hours at the office could be raising your blood pressure, according to a new study.

Researchers from the University of California, Irvine, have found that working longer hours is directly associated with hypertension, even after adjusting for biological risk factors such as gender and ethnicity.

Long hours at work can raise your blood pressure - full story via globeandmail.com.com

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