July 5, 2010 – 2:25 pm
Hemopressin supresses pleasure eating by affecting the reward centre of the brain.
A naturally-occurring appetite suppressant has been discovered by UK scientists, who say it could pave the way for a diet drug without side effects.
It may also have the potential to treat aspects of alcohol and drug abuse.
Hemopressin is a small bit of protein which [...]
February 7, 2010 – 11:19 pm
It’s 10:30 at night, Match of the Day is on TV, but all I can think about is food. I’m starving! I’ve already had a bowl of chocolate weetabix minis and a caramel chunky kitkat, but they haven’t worked and my belly is still gurgling away and I’m getting very frustrated. I’m even considering a [...]
June 3, 2009 – 5:40 pm
One of the most requested items from my forums is that for a Cornflake Tart Recipe. We used to get this at school in the 1970s. Sort of shortcrust pastry covered with cornflakes baked with a Tate & Lyle’s Golden Syrup glaze. This was always served with lashings of custard, and we always went back [...]
May 16, 2009 – 12:00 am
Still hanging around the 193 lbs mark this week. Don’t seem to have changed much at all. I think maybe a change in foods is in need, and think maybe too much bread is creeping back into my diet again. I’ll try to stick to salads again for lunch, with lots of tuna.
May 9, 2009 – 11:47 am
The column is less than satisfied by a restaurant which promises a ‘totally unique’ experience.
IN THE beginning was the word, and since the word often accompanies the At Your Service column, Sunday lunch frequently follows. We went to Starters, in Yarm High Street.
Yarm’s become the posh end of Teesside, favoured by footballers, what Gosforth was [...]