Welcome to the second Superfood diet feature. Each week, we'll provide you with a food type that you should try and incorporate into your diet at least twice during the ...
Reducing salt intake must become a priority for the UN, according to UK scientists. Writing in the British Medical Journal they say a 15 per cent cut in consumption could ...
A new survey has revealed that UKhoteliers do not sufficiently cater for those with food allergies, meaning that they could lose out on up to £100m of revenue this summer.
DS-gluten ...
Confessing to what we've eaten each day can sometimes be an embarrassing thing, on occasion we like to indulge and we usually find that we are lying to ourselves as ...
Changing the size of your plate could help you to lose up to 2lb in a month.Small changes like this and choosing a different place to eat, other than in ...
Welcome to our brand new weekly feature... The Super Food. Each week we'll pick a food that we think you should try and incorporate into your diet at least twice ...
Beans are good for the heart, according to a little rhyme but could they also cut your chances of developing bowel cancer?Eating pulses, brown rice, green vegetables, kidney beans and ...
Children are supposed to be care-free, worry-free and happy-go-lucky. To think that a child may be worrying about their weight is a little disturbing. But new figures have revealed that ...
Winter weight gain isn't just an urban myth. Research has shown that most of us could gain around a pound (half a kilo) during the winter months. That may not ...
Find out the facts about eating disorders, including what they are, who's affected by them and what to do if you need help and support.
What is an eating disorder?
There are ...
If your child develops an eating disorder, you may feel unsure how to help and how to act around them.
Understanding your role
Your son or daughter's behaviour may suddenly become ...
We all need some fat in our diet. But eating too much fat makes us more likely to become overweight. What's more, too much of a particular kind of fat ...
Many of us in the UK eat too much salt. Too much salt can raise your blood pressure, which puts you at increased risk of health problems such as heart ...
Many of us in the UK eat too much salt. This can cause raised blood pressure, which increases the risk of heart disease and stroke. The following tips can help ...
The best way to eat if you want to banish tiredness is to have a healthy, balanced diet that contains foods from four main food groups in the right proportions. ...
Milk and dairy products such as cheese and yoghurt are great sources of protein and calcium. To make healthier choices, go for lower-fat milk and dairy foods.
Our bodies need ...
Picnics are a great British tradition and they can also be a good way to fill you and your family with healthy food.
If you combine a picnic with some physical ...
Eggs are a good source of protein, but it's important to store, handle and prepare them properly.
Eggs are a good choice as part of a healthy, balanced diet. As well ...
If you're overweight, losing weight will bring you a range of important health benefits. The key to success? Think small, realistic changes to your diet and level of physical activity ...
Starchy foods are our main source of carbohydrate, and play an important role in a healthy diet.
Starchy foods such as potatoes, bread, cereals, rice, pasta should make up about a ...
The eatwell plate shows the different types of food we need to eat and in what proportions to have a well balanced and healthy diet.
It's a good idea to try ...
Nutrition labels can help you choose between products, and keep a check on the amount of foods high in fat, salt and added sugars that you're eating.
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