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March 8th, 2011 at 12:00 AM

The Mediterranean diet affects your metabolism positively and has positive effects on specific risk factors, such as, waist size, blood pressure levels, triglycerides levels, HDL cholesterol levels and glucose metabolism, so says new research. The...
March 7th, 2011 at 12:00 AM

It is a myth that it is crucial to get rid of fat from your diet . Fats get very bad press. The reality is that a no fat diet is as bad as a high fat diet. You can keep your fat consumption to a minimum should you be aiming to lose weight . The...
March 7th, 2011 at 12:00 AM

UK research states that clinically obese women do not need to diet to enhance health. A scheme that encourages women not to diet but to participate in exercise classes discovered considerable improvements in physical and mental health . The women...
March 4th, 2011 at 12:00 AM

A recent report recommends that nurseries and childminders ought to be given concise guidance as to what the diets of young children should consist of. The report concluded that children knowing how to set the table, handle knives and forks and not...
March 4th, 2011 at 12:00 AM

There is of course the concept that the fewer the calories you consume, the quicker the weight loss . However, there are some real health and safety concerns regarding the very low calorie diet, the HCG Diet and Weight Loss Program. Medics have...
March 2nd, 2011 at 12:00 AM

Potassium-rich high diets reduce stroke risk. Those who eat lots of potassium-rich foods as part of their diet may be less likely to suffer a stroke, a new research review finds. The research review of eleven studies monitored 247,000 plus adults...
February 28th, 2011 at 12:00 AM

Supplementing your diet with fish oil can prevent muscle and weight loss that usually occurs in cancer patients who have to have chemotherapy. The process can mean cancer patients lose muscle mass and become malnourished, causing fatigue, a lesser...
February 25th, 2011 at 12:00 AM

Boston University scientists state that exercise on a daily basis and dietary control can reverse immune dysfunction in obese individuals . Overeating plus a sedentary lifestyle are renowned to increase the risk of obesity, which is related to heart...
February 25th, 2011 at 12:00 AM

The number of gastric band operations increased from 4,200 to 7,214 between 2008/9 and 2009/10. 80 per cent of the patients are women. Such procedures would appear to be preferable to diets for some people. The number of individuals admitted to...
February 23rd, 2011 at 12:00 AM

Scientists have uncovered a method of identifying dieters who are susceptible to putting the weight back on after losing it. Maastricht University's Department of Human Biology scientists have discovered an association between a gene which regulates...
February 23rd, 2011 at 12:00 AM

To carve a further niche in the diet soda market, Dr Pepper has launched a brand new sugary diet drink called Dr Pepper 10. It only has 10 calories in a can, so, you would presume that this drink is being marketed to weight -conscious women. Well,...
February 22nd, 2011 at 12:00 AM

Diet Pepsi has been revealed in a new Skinny Can during New York's Fall 2011 Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week. The new version of the Diet Pepsi is going to be available in shops in March. Diet Pepsi wishes the can to compliment women. The aim is for the...
February 22nd, 2011 at 12:00 AM

We all eat a level of salt in our diets . However, many of us may not be aware of the effect excess salt has on our health . Excess salt has been related to high blood pressure as well as stomach cancer . Moreover, salt can aggravate asthma and...
February 21st, 2011 at 12:00 AM

A hearty breakfast is a springboard for a healthy life. A healthy breakfast defines the quality of your entire day's nutrition so says recent research. Healthy cereal is considered to be the best way to start your day, as it prevents you from...
February 21st, 2011 at 12:00 AM

Cameron Diaz has a personal trainer, Teddy Bass, who not only puts her through her paces at the gym, but, also ensures she eats healthily. According to Teddy, Cameron Diaz has an "upside down" diet. He confirms that the 38 year old actress has a...
February 18th, 2011 at 12:00 AM

New research highlights that millions of children are placing themselves at great risk later in life by eating the unhealthy diets they do. Children who consume an unhealthy diet when young face a ticking health time-bomb as they get older due to...
February 18th, 2011 at 12:00 AM

A vegan diet could put some individuals at risk of heart disease . This is the warning from researchers at Zhejiang University, China; they suggest that vegans are placing themselves at risk of developing heart disease. Meat is often viewed as the...
February 17th, 2011 at 12:00 AM

Moderation is a great thing. Health experts state that moderation is crucial to making and sticking to healthy eating options. Natural sweeteners help to make the healthy foods we select more pleasurable. Natural sweeteners are a good example of a...
February 17th, 2011 at 12:00 AM

A diet high in omega-3 fatty acids and low in cholesterol has been associated with a reduced risk of developing Alzheimers disease. These are the findings of researchers based a Tel Aviv University. Cholesterol testing can aid individuals to decide...
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