Having frozen fruit and vegetables conveniently on hand in the freezer is a way to boost fruit and veg consumption with no trade-off in nutritional quality.
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The more you taste, the more on your waist
Taste may play an important role in determining food enjoyment and how much people consume but evidence in the area is mixed. This study investigates the link between carbohydrate sensitivity, dietary intake and waist circumference.
Video: Do your genes control your weight?
Your genes do contribute to your risk of obesity, but sticking to a healthy diet may counteract part of genetic related weight gain over the long term.
Video: Fast eating is a health hazard
Eating food slowly appears to be good advice with new research showing that fast eaters are at higher risk of weight gain and metabolic disease.
Video: Is coffee good for your health?
Coffee is one of the most widely consumed beverages in the world, but is it really good for your health?
Video: What happens to your fat cells when you miss breakfast?
What happens to your fat cells and your metabolism when you skip breakfast? It depends whether you're lean or obese.
Food allergy vs food intolerance: what’s the difference?
A food allergy is an immune response triggered by eating specific foods that cause certain well known symptoms to develop.
Video: The keto diet: fact or fad?
The keto or ketogenic diet is a very popular weight loss strategy at the moment. Find out what your doctor wants you know about it in this short video.
Does boiling green vegetables reduce their nutritional benefits?
Boiling vegetables results in the loss of minerals, vitamins, some sugars and the phytochemicals that help deliver health benefits.
Switching to a vegetarian diet cuts kilos
A review of clinical trials has found that a vegetarian diet prescribed as a lifestyle change is effective in helping with weight loss.
