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September 6th, 2010 at 12:00 AM

An ecologically friendly diet reduces carbon emissions by a quarter. The Fife diet encourages you to source as much of your food locally as possible, thereby generating over a quarter less carbon than the average UK diet, so a recent report...
September 3rd, 2010 at 12:00 AM

It is alleged that Lady Ga Ga was admitted to hospital six times in the last 12 months due to her extreme dieting. The Sun newspaper claims that the Telephone singer's former tour manager David Ciemny says that GaGa binges on junk food, then follows...
September 2nd, 2010 at 12:00 AM

Doctors have come up with a diet which keeps heart problems at bay. They claim that should you follow this diet on daily basis, it can reduce the likelihood of your getting heart disease by nearly a fifth. This diet is called the Dash Diet and...
September 2nd, 2010 at 12:00 AM

As a nation we eat so many packets of crisps that they have become part of our national diet . We eat approximately 6 billion packets of crisps every year and 4.4 billion bags of crackers and nuts. This is more than any other European county, if...
September 1st, 2010 at 12:00 AM

World Cancer Research Fund scientists consider that 45 minutes of moderate exercise on a daily basis could prevent 5,500 cases of breast cancer developing in the UK per annum. A minimum of 4,600 cases of bowel cancer could also be prevented should...
September 1st, 2010 at 12:00 AM

A new study published in the August 31 online edition of the journal Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers and Prevention has found that eating a variety of fruits and vegetables, rather than quantity, may lower your lung cancer risk. "Although quitting...
August 31st, 2010 at 12:00 AM

Consumption of alcohol as well as binge-drinking are adding to the Welsh obesity epidemic as drinkers drink a tenth of their daily calorific intake in one night’s session. However, dietetic experts state that Welsh adults are just as unaware of...
August 27th, 2010 at 12:00 AM

A recent survey has discovered that a tenth of salads sold on the high street contain more salt than a Big Mac. Salads are often not as healthy as they appear. Lots of pre packed salads are great for those on diets as well as office workers wanting...
August 27th, 2010 at 12:00 AM

Recent research suggests that broccoli fibre and plantain can aid the prevention of relapses of Crohn's disease . Crohn's is a long-term condition which triggers inflammation of the lining of the digestive system . Its symptoms include diarrhoea and...
August 26th, 2010 at 12:00 AM

Confectionery group Mars claims that the lower fat versions of its iconic chocolate bars will go down a treat with consumers. In September, the company is going to launch Mars, Milky Way, Snickers and Topic bars which contain 15% less saturated fat...
August 26th, 2010 at 12:00 AM

The Mexican Jimena Navarrete, knocked out 82 candidates yesterday to become Miss Universe 2010. She went on to dedicate the new Miss Universe title to Mexico and to her family. Jimena studies nutrition, she had to stop attendance of her college to...
August 25th, 2010 at 12:00 AM

Bottled teas can be highly refreshing on a hot day. However, most bottled teas do not offer the health benefits of a cup of steeped tea . This is the finding of recent research which involved testing 49 bottled teas at an American dietary supplement...
August 25th, 2010 at 12:00 AM

A diet which includes seasonal fruit, veg and seafood is best for your health and for the planet. Produce that is ripe off the vine contains more flavour and nutrition than after is has been shipped across continents. Fruits and vegetables are in...
August 24th, 2010 at 12:00 AM

A very easy way to lose weight is to drink water prior to eating. This is not going to be such good news for fancy, paid for diet plan companies. Researchers have discovered that drinking a couple of glasses prior to each meal is a great way of...
August 24th, 2010 at 12:00 AM

Adhering to a Mediterranean diet is not just good for your health, it is also great for protecting your skin. It is well documented that the Mediterranean diet has health benefits. In addition, it is considered to prevent malignant melanoma, the...
August 23rd, 2010 at 12:00 AM

Many Britons are turning to their homes in respect to their daily diet; they are seeking to eat, drink and be merry at home. Britons are also seeking lower priced drink and food as times are hard financially. This of course is having a knock on...
August 20th, 2010 at 12:00 AM

Increasingly more people are seeking food and food products minus gluten, a protein in wheat, oats, rye, barley and hybrids thereof. A key reason for this movement towards a gluten free diet is the increasing awareness of coeliac disease, an...
August 19th, 2010 at 12:00 AM

Recent research published in the journal Nutrition Reviews has discovere that specific foods to complement your diet work to screen your skin from the sun . Niva Shapira, MD, RD at Tel Aviv University has uncovered that diets high in antioxidants...
August 19th, 2010 at 12:00 AM

A study of premature birth has discovered that pregnant women ought to avoid diet soft drinks which have been artificially sweetened. The study found that drinking diet soft drinks led to premature births amongst pregnant women. Research...
August 13th, 2010 at 12:00 AM

Multiple foods provide people with the levels of protein they require, including poultry, fish, shellfish, eggs, nuts, pulses, seeds, soya and dairy products. Experts suggest we consume two to three servings of protein on a daily basis. The Food...
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