Diet

24 December 2013

Fending off the festive flab

Don't sucuumb to Christmas weight gain this year, keep it at bay with these fat busting tips.  Nutritionist and author, Fiona Kirk (fatbustforever.com) is on a yuletide mission with her fabulous ...
21 December 2013

Women spend 18.9 years of their lives on a diet

Diets, we've all tried them. Whether it's for a special occasion, a new year resolution, or just because. But how much time are we spending on a weight loss plan?  New ...
20 December 2013

Brits hate Brussel Sprouts, but why when they're so healthy?

New research shows Brits distain for Brussel Sprouts, but we can't see what all the fuss is about. They're healthy and delicious.  The research from Birdseye found that while over a ...
19 December 2013

Lisa Snowdon pressured to lose weight as a model

Lisa Snowdon felt pressure to lose weight at the start of her modelling career before realising being stick-thin didn't suit her. The 41-year-old model-turned-presenter rose to fame when she was scouted ...
19 December 2013

Simple diet changes to make for a healthier festive season

There's nothing like feeling sluggish when you've got a party or event to be at, so it's time to think about your diet this festive season and make some simple ...
18 December 2013

Eating broccoli can help balance the indulgence of Christmas

With the cold weather and indulgence of Christmas, our health can become compromised. But don’t worry as broccoli can help to balance it all out. During winter, we are all guilty ...
16 December 2013

Karl Lagerfeld stays slim by cutting fat from his diet

Karl Lagerfeld hates exercising and finds it much easier to stay slim by cutting all fat out of his diet. The fashion designer lost 90lbs ten years ago after switching to ...
15 December 2013

We lose three pounds for Christmas, but then put on six

The lead up to Christmas can be a panic about looking good in the party dress, but then we hit a wall and we indulge to our hearts content. New ...
14 December 2013

Nutrition gets a little confusing in the winter

It would seem that Brits are in the dark about winter nutrition as 10% believe that wine can provide the recommended amount of nutrients - sadly this isn't the case.  The ...
13 December 2013

Health benefits of tea for children

Drinking tea may not be usual practise for many children, but the good news is it's not going to harm your children if they do enjoy it every now and ...
12 December 2013

More calories eaten on Christmas party over Christmas day

We all know that Christmas Day is the day we indulge, we forget calories and fats and eat a lot there is on offer, but new research shows that this ...
8 December 2013

How to go vegan like Beyonce and Jay Z

This week, Jay Z announced that he and wife Beyonce have switched to a completely vegan diet. After being challenged by a vegan friend to eat a totally ‘plant-based breakfast’ ...
6 December 2013

Avoid drinking to excess over Christmas to avoid a bulging waist

Santa Claus will drink over one million litres (equal to nearly 24 million units of alcohol) and gain over 263 tonnes in weight, equivalent to almost 22 double decker buses, ...
5 December 2013

Men most likely to pass a remark about weight gain

Christmas is fast approaching, and with the festive cheer comes the festice bulge, according to new research. And it seems men won't be passing on telling you you've gained weight ...
3 December 2013

Staying Focused: The Christmas Diet Countdown

With Christmas approaching, it can be difficult to maintain a healthy diet and exercise regime… STOP RIGHT THERE! Everyone thinks that Christmas food and drink, socializing, parties and festive days out ...
29 November 2013

Today named Day of Vice for diets

Winter time can pose a struggle for eating healthily, when all we want to do is stock up on stodgy foods and indulge, and it turns out today is the ...
27 November 2013

Porridge turns into the unhealthy breakfast option for millions of women

Healthy favourite porridge is turning into a dieting disaster for millions of women who blindly add up to 300 calories – the equivalent of a Mars Bar – to their ...
26 November 2013

Health benefits of mulled wine

Mulled wine is a must for this time of year, and while we may be prone to indulging a little more, you'll be happy to know it also has some ...
25 November 2013

Eating sushi can increase risk of heart problems

Regularly eating sushi can pose a significant risk to our heart health, according to a new study.  The report found that tuna sashimi contains the highest levels of methylmercury in fish-sushi, ...
22 November 2013

Diet tips that will avoid weight gain at Christmas

Christmas is that time of year that all dieters dread, when we prepare for our waist lines to expand to make room for lashings of mince pies, chocolate and endless ...
21 November 2013

Beat the bloat: 5 of the best

A bloated stomach is never welcome, especially when we're planning big events and there will be plenty of pictures taken.  Here we have five top products to help you beat the ...
19 November 2013

Protein-filled breakfast best for beating hunger pangs

Eating a protein-filled breakfast could be the answer to weight loss, according to new research. A new study reveals that a meal high in protein instead of carbohydrates or fibre for ...
18 November 2013

Kim Kardashian's baby weight advice from Tracy Anderson

Tracy Anderson helped Kim Kardashian focus on staying fit and ignore the media following her pregnancy. The A-list personal trainer - whose clients include Jennifer Lopez and Gwyneth Paltrow - worked ...
16 November 2013

How to teach your children healthy eating habits

Eating healthy habits may take a while to form, especially when we've been eating so badly for so long, but instilling those habits in our children could make all the ...