Diet

10 November 2014

10 ways to zap your sugar cravings

Sugar got quite the bad rep this year, with many people turning their backs on it in a bid for a healthier lifestyle.  But could you curb your cravings? Robert Hobson, Healthspan ...
9 November 2014

Ageing gracefully with the help of your diet

We all know you are what you eat, and it’s important to know that your diet plays a big part in your ageing process. Erin McCann, nutritional consultant for Unbelievable Health ...
5 November 2014

Ditching ready meals could save a month’s worth of calories

Do you want to help trim yours and your family’s waistlines? The average UK family could save over a month’s worth of calories every year by ditching ready meals and ...
31 October 2014

Top 10 immunity boosting foods

This winter, face the cold weather head on with and keep your immune system and digestive system in top condition. As the clocks go back, our mood and energy levels can ...
30 October 2014

Health benefits of tea

There's nothing quite like a cup of tea to make you feel at home and warm you up too, but does it acutally hold any benefits to your health?  Well, the ...
27 October 2014

Top tips for eating out on a diet

One in five calorie-conscious Brits are shunning their friends in favour of their figures, admitting they would cancel plans, or have done so in the past, for fear of ruining ...
24 October 2014

Stay healthy this autumn by eating well

Prevent coughs and colds this autumn by eating well – a balanced diet is an important part of maintaining good health and can help you feel your best.  If you're under ...
22 October 2014

Healthy snack: Almonds

Today is National Nut Day, run by Liberation Foods urging us all to feel the health benefits of eating nuts.  Eating healthily all of the time can be hard work, especially if ...
22 October 2014

Fruit and vegetable portions confusing Brits

Have you heard about the diet guidelines of 5 A Day? Of course you have, but do you know what a portion size actually is? New research shows that nearly two-thirds ...
21 October 2014

Health benefits of pumpkin seeds

Halloween is creeping up on us, in fact it's dominating the shelves of our supermarkets, but it doesn't all have to be about sweets and chocolate. When you carve your ...
19 October 2014

How to fight temptation of junk food

Junk food may not be good for our health, with very little nutrients, but that doesn't mean it's not to resist. It's everywhere. Junk food fills our high streets, TV adverts ...
18 October 2014

Healthy eating tips for autumn

As the colder months set in, we find ourselves turning to more stodgy foods which in turn leads to weight gain, so here we share some healthy eating tips for ...
8 October 2014

Contests could boost children’s healthy eating habits

Getting children to eat healthy fruits and vegetables may be a struggle for some parents, and a contest could be the answer to get them to eat their greens. A study ...
7 October 2014

Making the right diet and nutrition choices

It’s often believed that cutting calories is the only way to lose weight, but choosing the right foods is more important for you nutrition and health. Replacing processed food with ‘real’ ...
6 October 2014

Health nutritionist explains the importance of juicing

Madeleine Shaw is a well-known nutritionist and health coach, plus she's best friends with Millie Mackintosh, and she wants to encourage people to enjoy fruit and vegetable juices as part ...
30 September 2014

Are you fearful of fat for the wrong reasons?

For too long we’ve believed that eating fat is bad for our health and waistline, but when in actual fact, healthy fats are essential for good health. Leading health and nutrition ...
26 September 2014

Four foods to help increase muscle tone

It’s National Fitness Day and whilst most think that plenty of exercise will help perfect a toned body, it actually takes good nutrition too. A combination of cardio, strength and resistance ...
24 September 2014

The biggest diet spots in the UK

The country’s biggest dieting spots have been revealed as men and women try to fight the flab and get to a healthy weight. The survey revealed that while women go on ...
23 September 2014

People unaware that low-sugar foods may be high in calories

Health-conscious consumers may be trying to better their health and nutrition but unaware that low-sugar foods may actually be higher in calories, according to new research. A poll found that more ...
21 September 2014

5 ways your food affects your mood

We often think about how our food choices affect our weight – but what about our mood? Sally Norton, weight loss consultant at Spire The Glen Hospital Bristol, and founder of ...
20 September 2014

Fussy diets are a cause for concern

Childrens’ eating habits are causing worry amongst parents, as the majority claim their children are fussy eaters and therefore aren’t getting the right nutrition. As expected, green vegetables were the most ...
18 September 2014

Making sense of sugar

As the obesity debate continues to capture the nation’s attention, a new campaign has been launched, Making Sense of Sugar, to help inform and educate people about sugar, the role ...
17 September 2014

Sugar-packed cereals being shunned for healthier breakfasts

Cereal brands are continuing to struggle as more and more consumers turn away from traditional sit-down breakfasts of sugary cereals, with new research suggesting they are favouring on-the-go, high-protein alternatives. A ...
16 September 2014

Student diets spell disaster for degrees as they gain 10lb in first year

Fresher’s week is about to fall upon thousands of students for the first time, and with diets filled with plenty of pizza, chips, chocolate and takeaways, it’s only going to ...