Weight loss: why you don’t just lose fat when you’re on a diet
When you go on a diet, you don’t just lose fat – you lose muscle too. This can have many […]
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How does intermittent fasting affect athletic performance? There’s no simple answer
Intermittent fasting has become increasingly popular and is now gaining a following among athletes. The practice consists of going without
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It’s time to leave the Paleo Diet in the past: Recent studies have failed to support its claims
The Paleo Diet urges us to mimic our prehistoric ancestors’ food choices. In practice, this means eschewing dairy products, cereals,
How watching others eat junk food can suppress our appetite and help us lose weight
One evening, at home. You’re sat comfortably on the sofa, watching your favourite TV show. An ad comes up, showing
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Turmeric: here’s how it actually measures up to health claims
Turmeric has been used by humans for more than 4,000 years. As well as cooking and cosmetics, it’s been a
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‘One meal a day’ diet popular with celebrities could do more harm than good – here’s why
Celebrities have popularised all sorts of outlandish diet trends over the years. One of the latest trends among celebrities is
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Is ice cream really healthy? Here’s what the evidence says
Ice cream lovers worldwide were probably rejoicing when a recent article suggested that indulging in your favourite flavour might be
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Watching your weight? You may only need to make small changes to your daily routine
Losing weight is one of the most popular new year’s resolutions, yet it is one which most of us struggle
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Magnesium: what you need to know about this important micronutrient
There’s been a lot of chat on social media over the past few months about the importance of magnesium supplements.
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Brussels sprouts have as much vitamin C as oranges – and plenty of other health benefits
For many people, Christmas dinner is not complete without a side helping of brussels sprouts. Indeed, they are Britain’s favourite
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