Yvonne Bishop-Weston, a nutritionist for the pregnancy and ovulation test manufacturers, said that weight loss through dieting and exercising can improve fertility for those who are overweight.

She suggested that men should eat “eight portions a day of organic fruit and veg and take an antioxidant supplement”.

“Abnormally formed sperm – numbers of poorly formed and so ineffective sperm – may be reduced by increasing antioxidants in the diet,” she explained.

Ms Bishop-Weston also recommended that couples can increase their chances of conceiving by getting a few hours more sleep a night and reducing their stress levels.

The NHS recommends yoga as a great way of reducing stress and, as a form of exercise, it can also aid weight loss and improve health.

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This is one of the reasons that guidance on diet and physical activities during and after pregnancy is being developed by the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE).

The guidance will help health professionals to ensure women understand the health risks of being overweight during pregnancy and the importance of weight loss to achieve a healthy weight before conceiving.

“We hope that the recommendations will ensure women are provided with the support they need to help them maintain a healthy weight, for them and the health of their baby,” said Mr Kelly, director of the centre for public health excellence at NICE.

NICE has invited the public to view and comment on draft recommendations that were published on its website today (February 18th).

The NHS advises pregnant women not to include mould-ripened soft cheese, blue-veined cheese, vegetarian pate, or raw egg in their diets.

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The celeb has been enjoying showing off her svelte figure in a variety of outfit at New York Fashion Week and told Life and Style magazine that she has overhauled her eating habits.

Kelly said that she has changed the way she eats since appearing on Dancing with the Stars, during which she lost around two stone.

“A trick I’ve learned is to eat just a little bit of something that has no carbs and no sugar in it before you go to sleep … like half an apple or something like that,” Kelly recommended.

The daughter of Ozzy and Sharon explained that this keeps the metabolism going during the night.

This week she has been photographed in a racy black PVC outfit, yellow polka dot dress, a royal blue above-the-knee number and a girly frock in nude pink.

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The comment was made in jest, having been questioned on the Today show as to how she would prepare for the ceremony, which is to take place on March 7th.

“I do believe some liposuction is in order, a very strict diet regime, and I will acquire a very light English accent,” she said.

The Miss Congeniality star told E! Online earlier this week that she had only just started to look for dresses for the big occasion.

Ever the joker, she told the entertainment news provider that she would wear a bin bag and cover it in rhinestones herself if she had to.

For those who have a big occasion coming up and want to look a little more svelte, the NHS recommends reduce the amount of fat in a meal by trimming the fat off meat, drinking skimmed or semi-skimmed milk instead of full fat and choose a reduced or low-fat spread.

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Dr Shahrad Taheri, a consultant endocrinologist at Birmingham Heartlands Hospital, and his team have completed a series of studies looking at weight and sleep and also examined the metabolic system.

“We discovered that people who sleep for significantly less than seven hours a night often end up being obese,” Dr Taheri revealed.

The researchers also found that participants who did not have any significant weight problems beforehand experienced weight gain when their sleeping time was reduced.

According to the NHS, more than 9,000 deaths a year are caused by obesity – a problem that it says is fast becoming the developed world’s largest health issue.

Around two thirds of the UK’s adult population is overweight or obese and one of the best ways that this can be tackled this through eating a healthier diet.

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US researchers found that 44,489 people who ate one serving of chocolate per week were 22 per cent less likely to have a stroke than people who ate no chocolate.

Sian Porter, dietician and spokesperson for the British Dietetic Association, said that small amounts of very dark chocolate are likely to contain the highest levels of antioxidants and have the greatest benefits.

She said that chocolate has to be eaten as part of a balanced diet and along with a healthy lifestyle, otherwise the risk of stroke could still be high.

“If you scoff loads of chocolate to prevent a stroke, you would have to have a healthy diet where you are cutting down on saturated fat, salt, and you are being physically active as well,” she explained.

Chocolate is often one of the foods women find hardest to give up when dieting, what has been most difficult for you?

The ex-Atomic Kitten singer and reality-TV regular has dropped to a size ten thanks to the gruelling exercise boot camp.

Mum-of-four Katona told Closer magazine that, despite her weight loss, she has held on to her curves.

“And my boobs, which is good,” she added.

“I’d much rather have a body like Kimberley Walsh than Cheryl Cole. Exercise has transformed me – I’m getting my life back on track,” she explained to the news provider.

She was ditched by supermarket chain Iceland last year, having being the face of their TV advertising campaign for years, when a video showing her snorting what is thought to have been cocaine was leaked.

The I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! 2004 winner has famously yo-yo dieted for years and underwent £15,000 of liposuction in 2008 in an attempt to slim down.

If Kerry Katona asked you for weight loss advice, which diet would you recommend?

Steak

A study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition showed that a woman’s diet that included red meat lost more weight than if eating the matching calories but little beef. One reason being the protein in a lean cut of steak helps you keep muscle mass during weight loss. Muscle burns more calories than fat, meaning you will discard more stubborn bulge.

Eggs

This popular breakfast ingredient can shave off inches from all over. Studies from the Louisiana State University at Baton Rouge found that women who ate a low-calorie diet consisting of an egg with toast and jelly every morning lost twice as many pounds as the women that ate only a bagel with the same amount of calories but no eggs. This shows, egg protein is singularly satisfying, making it less likely to eat throughout the day.

Lentils

These beans can assist with banishing belly bloat and cut down your belt size. Packed full of protein and soluble fiber, lentils can balance blood sugar levels and hinder insulin spikes that cause your body to invent excess fat, primarily in the abdominal area.

Pomegranates

The fruit is low in calories and gets top marks for taste and nutritional content. All thanks to a healthy dose of folate, fiber and disease-deterring antioxidants.

Chilies

Some like it hot, and that’s a good thing. Eating spicy food will boost your metabolism, all thanks to a compound in chilies called capsaicin; this helps the body maintain burning extra calories for 20 minutes after you eat them. One bonus is that it is outright painful to gorge on a plate of chilies, making you eat slower. This will then allow your brain sufficient time to register that you are full which will stop you from overeating.

Quinoa

Eating quinoa offers a simple way to ward off the munchies. The grain is teeming with fiber (2.6 grams per 1/2 cup) and protein to keep you humming and hunger-free for hours.

Parmesan

Women who had one serving of whole milk or cheese daily were less likely to gain weight over time, a study in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition finds. Dieters who ate lowfat varieties of dairy did not experience the same benefit. Why? Whole dairy may contain more conjugated linoleic acid, which could assist in the fat-burning department. And since Parmesan is so flavorful, you only need a few sprinkles to gain maximum flavor without compromising its pound-shedding power.

Most people can be inclined into thinking that once they’ve started eating they will feel hungry more throughout the day and skip breakfast, assuming that they can manage until lunch time. That is never a good idea!

We’ve constructed a guide that can be used to reduce 100 calories from your breakfast, but will still fill you up. Try these straightforward tips to beat the diet without skimping on healthy foods – great!

So, if you still have not had your breakfast, try this out!

1. Have a grill-up instead of a fry-up. Grilled tomatoes, bacon and toast (in place of a fried slice) this will spare more than 100 calories, without losing on its taste.
2. If you like a sugary spread like Jam or Nutella on your toast, then substitute for plain toast with a piece of fruit – this will still give you a hit of something sweet with the added extra of fibre and vitamins.
3. Have a cappuccino or a skimmed-milk version of your usual full-fat latte.
4. If you desire a muffin, try a skinny or wholemeal form of them – you will be saving on calories and fat, while still getting your morning treat.
5. Use a vegetarian option of sausage and bacon – they will be lower in fat and calories due to their absence of animal fats, and they generally taste the same as the standard.
6. Switch your morning sugar-laden cereals for a plain version – the “healthy” cereals such as Fruit and Fibre can in fact be burdened with sugar and salt – which will therefore contain calories.
7. Try a boiled or poached egg rather then having a cream laced scrambled eggs or a greasy fried egg, and eating them with wholemeal toast soldiers for more fibre filling breakfast.
8. Consider your portion sizes – when pouring your cereal do you have the recommended 40g serving or a bowl full? This way you could be adding up to 150 calories on your intake.
9. Swap your bagel for a slice of wholegrain or granary toast. They taste the same with cream cheese or smoked salmon on top.
10. I’ve saved the best for last…simply just eat breakfast! People that do eat in the morning actually consume fewer calories during the day, and are less likely to be overweight.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning consumers about an unsafe, counterfit version of the weight loss drug Alli sold online.

An FDA lab test found the counterfeit Alli has a different active ingredient, a stimulant found in prescription weight-loss drugs. People taking fake Alli may be taking three times the usual dose of the stimulant if they are following the dosing directions for Alli.

The key ingredient in Alli, Orlistat, is actually missing from the fake pills. 

This excessive amount of the stimulant may lead to stroke or heart attack in people who have a history of cardiovascular disease. Even healthy people can experience symptoms, including heart palpitations.

The counterfeit Alli product looks similar to the authentic product, with a few notable differences. The counterfeit Alli has:

• Outer cardboard packaging is missing a “Lot” code
• Expiration date that includes month, day, year (e.g. 0616210) authentic Alli expiration date includes only the month and year (e.g. 05/12)
• Packaging in a plastic bottle that has a slightly taller and wider cap with coarser  ribbing then the genuine product
• Plain foil safety inner seal under the plastic cap without any printed words; the authentic product seal is printed with “SEALED for YOUR PROTECTION”
• Contains larger capsules with a white powder, instead of small white pellets

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