Diets and Nutrition
Organic Hemp For Fitness Fans
Vegetarians, vegans, fitness enthusiasts and body builders all need to ensure their diet includes sufficient protein to support their lifestyles, and finding pure, organic protein has just got easier with the launch of a new Hemp product from Nutiva.
The Japan Diet – New Weight Loss Book
From the authors of the bestselling “Japanese Women Don’t Get Old or Fat” comes “The Japan Diet”, a guide to losing weight the Japanese way.
FSA survey finds salmonella in imported eggs
The Food Standards Agency has this week published its findings of a survey of salmonella contamination in eggs produced outside the UK and on retail sale in England. The estimated prevalence of salmonella in the eggs sampled was found to be around one box in every 30 (3.3%).
Cohabiting is bad for women's health
Women eat more unhealthy foods and tend to put on weight when they move in with a male partner, according to a report by the University of Newcastle upon Tyne. On the other hand, a man's diet tends to become healthier when he starts cohabiting with a female partner - and her influence has a long-term positive impact.
Young Slimmer Loses 9 Stones And Gains Confidence
There’s no doubt that Melissa Harrison has the key to the door, and a future of opportunities now that the 21 year old has won the title of Female Young Slimmer of the Year after losing an amazing 9st 1½ lbs.
A World Beyond Dieting
A prominent weight-control charity – The Weight Foundation - is focusing its attention on what it says are the often-ignored real reasons underlying eating, overweight and self-image crises.
Carb Cycling: A Diet Promising Treats And No Tricks
From Christmas treats to New Years cocktails, we are approaching the time of year when we start packing on the pounds. This is also the season of stress and fatigue. The good news is that you can indulge in a few holiday treats and actually drop fat and gain energy this year!
Does Fat Equal Unhealthy?
Jamie Oliver's last promo trailer for his return to school dinners programme showed the nation's favourite chef in a fat suit, eating burgers and breaking his trademark scooter when he sits on it.
Internet-Based Programme for Weight-Loss
97% of all weight loss on diets is regained, something Weight Loss Coach Liz Sheppard-Jones knows only too well. She has lost 10 stones during her life - including 3 stones on 2 separate occasions - as the quintessential yo-yo dieter for 20 years.
12 Million Could Be Obese By 2010
Figures published by the Department of Health show that nearly a third of UK men will be obese by 2010, along with more than 12 million adults overall and one million children, if we don't start to make changes as a nation to our lifestyles.
Drinking: Know Your Limits
'Alcohol makes you feel invincible when you are most vulnerable' says a hard-hitting new campaign which will urge young people to know their limits when they have a drink.