Archive for the ‘Diets’ Category
The perfect diet ‘all about balance’
For many years, health gurus have extolled the virtues of having a balanced diet, but it seems that there is more to this than simply having a combination of fruit, veg, carbs and protein. According to one nutritionist, people hoping to lose weight need to get their acid and alkaline intake in balance, as this….
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Holidaymakers in Cyprus ‘put on the most weight’
The majority of holidaymakers put on weight when they head away, but some destinations are worse than others when it comes to piling on the pounds, a new study has revealed. Research carried out by Fly Thomas Cook found that Cyprus is the worst destination when it comes to piling on the pounds, with the….
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Going out to lunch ‘leads to weight gain’
People who regularly dine out at lunchtime are likely to weigh more than people who pack their own lunch, a new study has found. Research carried out by experts at the Hutchinson Centre Prevention Centre suggests that people who keep a food diary to track what they eat are far more likely to lose weight….
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Eating more helps nurse to lose weight
A change in diet that actually involved eating more food has proved the key to weight loss success for a mother of two from Birmingham. Lynne Runagham, who works as a nurse, used to be a size 20 and found that, although she did not eat a great amount, what she did consume was generally….
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Cutting food up ‘makes you eat less’
People are less inclined to eat more if they cut their food up into small pieces, according to a new study which suggests that the brain may have a key role to play in this. Researchers at Arizona State University led by Devina Wahera found that people who were given food that had been chopped….
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The four main pitfalls of successful slimming
There are four major pitfalls that women on slimming plans frequently encounter, but these can easily be avoided to ensure a successful weight loss strategy. That is the opinion of FemGuide, which notes that eating only organic food is one myth that has caught out a few people out, as there is no proof that….
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Eating less food ‘extends your life’
People can increase their lifespan by 20 years simply by eating 40 per cent less food, according to a new study carried out by specialists in the UK. Experts at the Institute of Health Ageing at University College London have developed a treatment they hope will combat the process of ageing and also help people….
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Office snacks ‘increasing the nation’s waistlines’
Snacking in the office is leading to people in desk-based jobs putting on up to a stone a year in weight, it has been claimed. A survey of office workers carried out by fashion retailer High and Mighty found that half of women have put on weight in the past year, with the food they….
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Slimmers still battling with portion size
Advertisers are finding new ways to sell the public bigger portions of food. While slimmers may be wise to the use of words like "supersize", Kate Walker from BeNiceToYou.com said that manufacturers are now labelling larger portions in a more emotive way. "Supersized portions are again on the rise and just because the marketing people….
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Is weight loss written in the stars?
Although each person has their own preferred method of slimming down, it appears that our weight loss regimens may actually be written in the stars. That is the opinion of astrologer Sharon Ward, who told the Daily Mail that a person's star sign can have a major bearing on their inclination to eat healthily, exercise….
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