Diet

19 June 2013

Nutrition labels to make it easier to eat healthily

Eating healthily has been made a little bit easier as a new consistent nutritional label has been launched today by Public Health Minister Anna Soubry. This comes after research shows that ...
18 June 2013

Salt levels reduced in bread

Salt levels in packaged bread have been reduced by an average of 20% over the last 10 years, according to new research. Approximately 75% of the salt consumed in the UK ...
16 June 2013

Why do we get sugar cravings?

Sugar we know, in large quantities is bad for our health. But yet, we still crave it. There’s nothing worse than your body telling you need something, because the chances are ...
15 June 2013

Nutrition guide for cyclists

If you’re taking part in a cycling challenge this summer, you’ll be starting to think about your training around about now. Nutrition should be a big part of your training programme, ...
14 June 2013

Eating healthy fats

Eating fats is essential for our overall health, despite what many people may think. Healthy fats, unsaturated ones, which come from oils and spreads are beneficial to our nutrition. As with ...
13 June 2013

Enjoy food and still lose weight this summer

The holiday season is here and whether you’re losing weight for a big occasion or just so you feel better in your skin, there’s nothing worse than not enjoying the ...
12 June 2013

How eating habits affect our digestive health

Thanks to our busy lives and schedules more and more people are spending their days rushing around, which is leaving little time to spend eating.  It seems eating is taking a ...
11 June 2013

Risky food hygiene habits means we're gambling with our guts

We're putting our health at risk when cooking at home, according to a new survey.   More than 80% of those asked admitted to one or more habits that put them ...
9 June 2013

Healthy diet plan: Which is best for your body?

There are a huge number of healthy eating plans you could try to help you lose weight this summer, but which one will you choose? If you are thinking about losing ...
8 June 2013

Unhealthy lifestyle ages women 10 years

We're constantly told about the benefits of a healthy lifestyle, but here's a little warning. An unhealthy lifestyle can age a woman's skin by over ten years.  The study, which looked ...
7 June 2013

Salt hidden in biscuits

We know too much salt is bad for our health, and we need to be more careful about what we're eating because research, carried out by Consensus Action on Salt ...
7 June 2013

Bikini body nightmares

The countdown to the summer holiday is on however a new study released today shows many women are so insecure about their bodies that millions are actually dreading having to ...
6 June 2013

Nutrino - Your new personal virtual nutritionist

The new app for the iPhone provides users with healthy meal recommendations and within the app you can purchase food from popular supermarket chains. Whether you are looking to lose ...
5 June 2013

The 5:2 diet: Expert opinion

The 5:2 diet has taken the country by storm, there seems to be a huge number of people taking part in the fasting eating plan.  To follow the plan you eat ...
31 May 2013

How To Maintain A Healthy Weight

It can sometimes seem that everyone is obsessed with the latest diet and the craziest fitness regime but we don’t need to push ourselves to extreme limits in order to ...
29 May 2013

Healthy eating? Brits can't identify fruit and veg

We're consistently drilled about eating healthily and being aware of the nutrients our body needs, yet a surprising number of Brits haven't tried everyday fruit and veg.  What's even more shocking ...
28 May 2013

Healthy eating according to mums

British mums are on a secret mission to help their families eat healthier according to a new survey. The poll of 1,000 mums found 80 per cent admitted they’d covertly made ...
27 May 2013

The 100 calorie challenge

Just an extra 100 calories a day can cause an 11lb increase in body weight within a year, a leading health charity has warned. World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) has launched ...
27 May 2013

Diet tips to kick start your weight loss

This is a tough time of year for people battling to keep control of their weight. The burst of good resolutions from New Year has faded, and chocolate in every ...
25 May 2013

Five foods to boost weight loss

Trying to lose weight but finding those pounds difficult to shift? This could be due to a slow metabolic rate – caused by a history of yo-yo dieting - a habit ...
23 May 2013

How to have a healthy, nutritious and active holiday

If you are lucky enough to be going on a summer holiday this year, you will be faced with many food and drink temptations, from cocktails on the beach to ...
18 May 2013

Healthy diet plan: The Mushroom M-Plan

Wanting to shed the pounds quickly? Then follow the tips of the savvy celeb dieters who use mushrooms to drop the pounds but keep their assets. The ‘M-Plan’ , unveiled this ...
16 May 2013

Do you have Coeliac disease?

Do you suffer from diarrhoea, prolonged fatigued, bloating, abdominal pain, vomiting, IBS or unexplained anaemia?  You may have Coeliac disease. 1 in 100 people in the UK have the condition but ...
15 May 2013

Unhealthy diet habits are breeding in the office

It's easy to fall into a routine at work, rotating days when people buy the biscuits, hibernating at your desk to get your work done and using easy means like ...