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May 29th, 2013 at 12:00 AM

A family in Scotland is being used by seafood authority Seafish to advertise the benefits of a diet rich in Omega-3 fish liver oil. The Aitchison family from Prestonpans, East Lothian, agreed to take a special six-week diet that involved eating a...
May 22nd, 2013 at 12:00 AM

Clover Spears of Vancouver, Canada, lost 9 stone after deciding that she needed to change her lifestyle. At her heaviest, Ms Spears weighed over 20 stone and was at risk of developing a number of serious health conditions, including heart disease or...
May 21st, 2013 at 12:00 AM

Researchers in Australia have warned those who adopt a diet that is low in carbohydrate that they could be at risk of long-term health problems. Many dieters try to cut out pasta, bread and rice in order to lose weight quickly, but Jon Buckley,...
May 15th, 2013 at 12:00 AM

There are an average of 1,128 calories in a Canadian sit-down restaurant meal, according to new research. Scientists at the University of Toronto examined the calories, sodium, fat and cholesterol levels of nearly 700 main courses and more than 150...
May 14th, 2013 at 12:00 AM

The United Nations has urged people all over the world to increase their consumption of insects. Although many westerners would find the idea of eating a cockroach salad or a grasshopper gratin somewhat hard to stomach - something the UN...
May 9th, 2013 at 12:00 AM

People following the Atkins diet are at risk of feeling drowsy after lunch, new research has shown. Scientists at the Penn State College of Medicine found that eating fatty foods such as chips or red meat - key foodstuffs for Atkins diet adherents -...
May 8th, 2013 at 12:00 AM

Most of the unneeded sugar in diets comes from food and not drinks, according to newly-released research. It had previously been thought most people's excess sugar intake had come from sugary drinks, but according to a study by the Centres for...
May 1st, 2013 at 12:00 AM

Phillip Schofield has admitted to taking extreme measures to lose weight. Speaking to an audience at a recent filming of Mr and Mrs, the TV presenter revealed he has been following the 5:2 diet - otherwise known as The Fast Diet - which involved...
April 24th, 2013 at 12:00 AM

Chaz Bono has revealed he has lost a considerable amount of weight thanks to a diet regime he recently committed to. The son of Cher and Sonny Bono has shed a total of 60 lbs so far and said he is still losing weight, after announcing in November...
April 17th, 2013 at 12:00 AM

FAvoiding a Western diet that is high in fat and sugar could be the key to living a longer and healthier life. This is according to new research due to be published in the American Journal of Medicine, which was based on the eating habits of 5,350...
April 10th, 2013 at 12:00 AM

Actress Kim Cattrall has admitted it has taken a 40-year diet to look as good as she does at the age of 56. Speaking to Women and Home magazine, the Sex and the City star said although she is not obsessive about what she eats, she has kept an eye on...
April 3rd, 2013 at 12:00 AM

A diet of oily fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids can extend a person's life by more than two years, new research has claimed. Scientists at the Harvard School of Public Health have revealed higher blood levels of omega-3 may lower the chances of...
March 27th, 2013 at 12:00 AM

Women who eat lots of soy food such as tofu prior to being diagnosed with lung cancer are more likely to live longer than those who consume less. This is according to new research conducted by a team of scientists at Vanderbilt University Medical...
March 20th, 2013 at 12:00 AM

Gwyneth Paltrow has revealed a healthy diet made a significant difference to her emotional state and kept her marriage on track. Speaking to Self Magazine, the actress said she used to have panic attacks due to the fact her body was unable to cope...
March 13th, 2013 at 12:00 AM

Hollywood actress Gwyneth Paltrow has opened up about her diet secrets and admitted she does not allow her two children to consume carbohydrates . According to the Daily Mail, the Oscar-winner claimed she avoids feeding rice, bread or pasta to her...
March 6th, 2013 at 12:00 AM

Jim Carrey has revealed he struggled to maintain the strict dieting regime he was forced to undergo for his role in an upcoming film. The actor is able to show off his six-pack and muscles in The Incredible Burt Wonderstone - which comes out later...
February 27th, 2013 at 12:00 AM

A diet of Mediterranean foods that are rich in nuts or extra-virgin olive oil can save the lives of people at risk of heart attacks or strokes. This is according to research published online by the New England Journal of Medicine, which found eating...
February 20th, 2013 at 12:00 AM

Michael McIntyre is thought to be trying to lose weight with the help of a bespoke diet service that charges customers around £60 a day for meals. The comedian is said to have turned to Pure Package in an on-off attempt to shift some weight over...
February 13th, 2013 at 12:00 AM

Women who supplement their diet with extra calcium to prevent osteoporosis could be at risk of developing a serious heart condition. According to researchers from Uppsala University in Sweden, the mineral - which can be easily purchased from...
February 6th, 2013 at 12:00 AM

Mixing diet drinks with alcohol can lead to higher levels of intoxication than with a regular or sugar-sweetened beverage. This is according to a new study conducted by researchers at Northern Kentucky University, who found a person's breath alcohol...
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