How 'healthy' is your lifestyle knowledge?

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 15:07:36 GMT

Answer our fun quiz to discover how knowledgable you are when it comes to leading a healthy lifestyle.

Mother's Day the healthy way

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 10:04:27 GMT

Are you taking your mum out for dinner this Sunday? Or maybe you're the mum and you are being pampered for a change.

Either way, with spring finally here and summer not too far away, you won't want to miss a single day of your weight loss efforts. Every day counts in the mission to look fabulous and we have some handy tips to help you stay on track while enjoying the treats this Mother's Day may bring.

5 a day - the easy way

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 16:54:51 GMT

We all know that we should be eating more fruit & vegetables. Diets rich in fruit and veg will help you find your way to better health. We take a closer look at the Department of Health's recommendations to help you find your way to 5 a day.

Starvation diets - why they won't work.

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 09:40:54 GMT

Whether it's a water-only detox, skipping meals or surviving on cabbage soup or grapefruit, the body only recognises one thing -starvation. As the Nutrition Team explains, this is not the answer to permanent weight loss...

Half the hassle with twice the nutrition!

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 09:31:53 GMT

Are you tired of that greasy take away? Perhaps you are starting to notice all that fast food is starting to take a toll on your waistline? Well read on for some hassle free ways to include healthy but tasty foods in your diet.

How healthy is your diet IQ?

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 14:47:38 GMT

Do you think you know all there is to know about nutrition & food? Well you might be surprised to find you are not as clued in as you thought. Try our quiz & see if your score puts you in the 'genius' or 'needs to try harder' category.

What kind of eater are you?

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:40:34 GMT

Do you not only skip breakfast but also wait until 3 pm to take your first bite of food? Or do you snack on crisps & chocolate all day long? If so, then you are a member of the "Unhealthy Eaters Club".

Overcoming binge-eating

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 15:22:10 GMT

We now have a proper name for the monster that plagues so many. A person who suffers with binge-eating disorder often accepts and minimises the difficulties associated with the illness. However, once you acknowledge that you have an illness there ARE measures that you can take to remove yourself from this cycle of over-eating and self-loathing.

Online dieting works!

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 15:20:54 GMT

Not sure if online dieting will really work? For the first time, scientists have formally assessed the effectiveness of dieting over the internet.

Dine out lose weight! Here's how...

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 15:44:40 GMT

Wondering if dieting means that your social life has to hibernate in the deep freeze, next to that tub of Haagen-Dazs? You might be surprised to know that dieting & dining out can go hand in hand...if you make the right choices.

Portion control

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 17:47:56 GMT

Successful dieting isn't all about just eating healthy foods, it's also crucial to eat the right quantity of healthy food. Here's our guide to portion size, an essential element to your diet.

Is middle age spread inevitable?

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 17:43:06 GMT

Dr. Barbara Wilson assesses whether the belief that waist bands are built to expand is really true.

Don't let baby fat weigh you down!

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 17:21:02 GMT

Thinking about having a baby? Or have you recently joined the ranks of new mums? While weight gain is a natural & healthy part of pregnancy, many women are anxious to get back to their pre-baby weight. Here's some tips.

Are meal replacements the best way to lose weight?

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 12:23:10 GMT

Are meal replacement diets - those which rely on shakes, soups and bars, the best way to lose weight and keep it off? Our nutrition team has the answers...

Gi: What's it all about?

Fri, 09 Apr 2010 13:21:49 GMT

Gi is quickly becoming a hot topic in the world of nutrition. But what is Gi all about? Great ideas? Good intentions? In this case, Gi stands for Glycaemic Index. While most of us will have heard of, and might even have tried, low carb plans, low Gi is another way to control carbohydrate intake while still including carbohydrate food in our diet.