Sugar is possibly the biggest cause of obesity. For years people have been told to go on low fat diets to lose weight, but in reality most people do not receive most of their energy from fat, most comes from sugar. Sugar in excess causes many other health problems too, although the biggest health problem society is facing at the moment is the obesity crisis that is caused by an … read all
Diet and Nutrition
10 Ways Sugar Harms Your Health
August 20, 2010
Diet and Nutrition
Sugar is possibly the biggest cause of obesity. For years people have been told to go on low fat diets … read all
Nutrition and Diet For Weight Loss and Health
August 16, 2010
Diet and Nutrition
Good nutrition and diet is vital for maintaining good health as well as to aid weight loss. Eating the wrong foods is a sure way to put on weight and can cause serious health problems in the long term. So learn how to eat healthily and how to diet helps you lose weight.
Should Junk Food be Controlled Like Tobacco and Alcohol?
July 1, 2010
Diet and Nutrition
One thing is clear to all of us now, and that is a junk food diet is one of the … read all
Trans-Fats Should be Banned, Say NICE, the NHS Watchdog
June 22, 2010
Diet and Nutrition
The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) has stated that they believe that trans-fats should be banned in … read all
Unhealthy High GI Carbs Cause Women Heart Problems
April 14, 2010
Diet and Nutrition
The only way for women to decrease their risk of heart disease is to eliminate the problem foods. Although GI can vary and a balanced diet helps, the only sure way to reduce risk is to stop eating the worse foods.
Do We Need 5 A Day? A Fresh Look at Fruit and Veg
April 9, 2010
Diet and Nutrition
Once again popular media is causing confusion. The latest news is that eating 5 pieces of fresh fruit and vegetables a day does not reduce the chances of developing cancer.
Doctor’s Told To Improve Nutrition Knowledge
March 18, 2010
Diet and Nutrition
Dr Penny Neild, a gastroenterologist who works at London’s St George’s Hospital, has spoken out about the poor state of … read all
The Red Meat Debate – Is It Safe?
February 17, 2010
Diet and Nutrition
We have previously discussed the research that shows that red meat increases risk of developing bowel cancer (previous research indicated … read all
Should Butter Be Banned?
January 18, 2010
Diet and Nutrition
A heart specialist has caused a little controversy this week by suggesting that butter should be banned. In addition to … read all
Our Top Healthy Smoothie Recipes
November 16, 2009
Diet and Nutrition
Smoothies are possibly the healthiest drinks you can have. Made with fresh fruit, they are high in vitamins and nutrients and easily digested. Here we share our favorite recipes, including Triple Strawberry, Vegetable Power and Popeye’s Spinach Smoothie.
Actimel Advert is Banned – Probiotic Yogurt Does Not Make Children Healthy
October 14, 2009
Diet and Nutrition
Danone’s yogurt drink Actimel claimed that it gave health benefits due to the presence of healthy bacteria and made children … read all
So Called Healthy Fat May Cause Bowel Cancer
July 26, 2009
Diet and Nutrition
Recent research has shown that the fats found in margarine, consumed by many as they are not saturated (causing heart … read all
