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Women advised to eat less during menopause
Women should make an effort to adjust their diet plans and exercise more during menopause, experts have said.
Weight and appetite experts recently attended a conference to discuss obesity in men and women and noted that women tend to gain
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Dairy has role in healthy weight loss
People who are trying to achieve healthy weight loss may scupper their efforts if they cut dairy products out of their diet plans, new research suggests.
A study at the University of Tennessee found that people who consume recommended
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Credit crunch could remind people of 'fun' home cooking
The credit crunch could help to make home cooking fun again, an author has claimed.
Fiona Beckett, author of The Frugal Cook, believes that people will turn to home cooking as they try to cut down on costs.
She said that, while
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Liver disease on the rise
Liver disease is affecting an increasing number of young people, a national charity has warned.
According to the British Liver Trust, over 40 per cent more young people between the ages of 25 and 29 were killed by liver disease in 2006
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Table manners may help dieting
Good table manners can help people to achieve healthy weight loss, according to the findings of a recent study.
Japanese researchers surveyed the eating habits of 3,287 adults and found that people who ate their food quickly were almost
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Cash-strapped consumers buying unhealthier food
Consumers seem to be abandoning their healthy diet plans and buying cheaper, less nutritious alternatives in a bid to save money, it has been reported.
The Financial Times reports that many Britons are feeling the pinch and are trying to
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High protein meals for healthy weight loss
Eating plenty of high protein meals can help consumers to achieve healthy weight loss, scientists have claimed.
Researchers at the University of Wollongong's Smart Foods Centre in Australia found that higher protein meals appear to have a
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University expert gives tips on affordable eating
A dietician at Rush University Medical Centre has provided some tips for how to eat a healthy diet on a tight budget.
According to clinical nutritionist and registered dietician Jennifer Ventrelle, it is possible to shop on a budget while
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Healthy diet and exercise to combat stress
Consumers who are feeling stressed out by their daily lives and financial worries should ensure they eat a healthy, balanced diet and take regular exercise, according to Bupa UK.
A spokeswoman for the health insurance provider said that
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Food tips for the festive season
People who are keeping an eye on their diet and nutrition often find that their diet plans fall into disarray over the Christmas season.
A series of festive dinners and buffet-style parties can pile on the calories and it is hard to resist
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Self-weighing could help teens to control weight
Overweight teens could be motivated to achieve healthy weight loss by weighing themselves at least once a week, a new study suggests.
A study of 130 teenagers with high body mass index (BMI) scores found that those who weighed themselves
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Home-cooked meals back on the menu
British consumers are starting to eat more home-cooked meals, new research suggests.
A survey of consumer habits found that Britons are now sitting down to a home-made meal up to four times a week, with 85 per cent shunning fast
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