August 24, 2020
The truth about crash diets
If you’ve resorted to extreme crash diets in the past, does that make it harder to lose weight this time round? Emma Brown, nutritionist from Nutracheck has the answer. Maybe you’ve been on the diet…
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August 17, 2020
How natural is a plant-based diet?
Is a plant-based diet as natural as you think it is? It may not be, according to new research. Four in 10 consumers think plant-based foods only contain natural ingredients – despite many products containing…
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August 15, 2020
How to stop comfort eating
Break free from an emotional eating cycle and discover how to carve out a healthy relationship with food, says nutritionist Louise Pyne. Food has the power to induce feelings of happiness but when we are…
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August 14, 2020
Intermittent fasting – is it a good idea?
Intermittent Fasting (often referred to as ‘IF’) has become increasingly popular in recent years. You may well have tried it yourself or may know someone who has. But is IF just the latest ‘here-today-gone-tomorrow’ fad…
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July 22, 2020
10 Benefits of Omega-3 Fatty Acids
The experts at supplement brand Equazen reveal some good reasons why taking an Omega-3 supplement may be a good idea. It’s no secret that our bodies need essential fatty acids to function at their best…
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July 15, 2020
Will eating late make you overweight?
It’s often been said that losing weight means not eating too late, but some experts have said it’s total calories overall that matters. Is it OK to eat late in the evening? Nutritionist Angela Dowden…
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July 10, 2020
The benefits of caffeine for your work out
Whatever your chosen form of exercise, caffeine can help to boost your performance and help you get the most from your workout. Rob Kemp explains why. Coffee has become the workout warm-up of choice for…
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July 3, 2020
Eat the right food for exercise
If you regularly work out, getting the right balance of carbs, protein, fats, vitamins and water is vital. We reveal the best foods to eat before and after exercise. Energy for exercise Carbohydrates (glucose) are…
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June 30, 2020
Hidden culprits in food that can cause weight gain
There are certain foods that we tend to think of as healthy or at the very least, non-fattening, but these can be foods that can actually make us gain weight. The more you know about…
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June 29, 2020
Know your food portion sizes
It can be easy to underestimate the amount of calories we consume and overeat without realising it. Know what food portions you need and you’ll avoid unexpected weight gain. Even healthy foods can lead to…
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June 24, 2020
12 of the best foods to help balance blood sugar levels
Dr Sarah Brewer has compiled this list of foods that balance blood sugar levels which are beneficial for anyone who wants to feel more energised and also useful for someone with type 2 diabetes. …
