Tesco Diets | Health

Do crash diets work?

Wed, 16 May 2012 09:38:59 GMT

Do crash diets work? The answer is 'No''They are short term solutions and potentially very dangerous. Our nutritionist explains.

Protein: Building blocks for the body

Sat, 10 Mar 2012 15:27:45 GMT

Our nutrition team explains why it's essential to get enough protein from the foods that we eat and how getting too much may actually be harmful in the long term.

Eating with the stars

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 09:26:48 GMT

It's no secret that celebrities, rock stars and Hollywood socialites are demanding and (dare we say it?) spoiled. But have you ever really paid attention to some of their demands? Here's some of the wackiest we've heard of...

Fight fatigue: 8 ways to get energised

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 12:48:04 GMT

Have you ever watched a group of children at play and wished you could find a way to bottle their energy? Well we can't tell you how to do that, but we can tell you how to fight fatigue and boost your energy levels'

Fact or fiction? Vegetarian Q&A

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 13:44:44 GMT

Have you ever thought about going for a vegetarian lifestyle? While there are obvious benefits to eating a predominantly plant-based diet, forgoing meat is not inherently better for your bod. In an attempt to help you better understand the issue, we've answered some of your meatiest questions about going veg...

Good news: Chocolate helps protect heart health

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:30:27 GMT

A recent study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition has shown that individuals given a diet rich in cocoa powder and dark chocolate reduced their risk of heart disease. So does this mean we can all munch on chocolate to our hearts' content?

Don't let drinks drown your diet!

Fri, 23 Dec 2011 12:29:17 GMT

When you start a diet the obvious thing to do is change the way you are eating. But what about the way you are drinking? Our nutrition team points out how the hidden calories in what you drink could drown even the most determined dieters good intentions...

Iron - the not so wimpy nutrient

Mon, 05 Sep 2011 11:00:00 GMT

Anyone who grew up watching Popeye eating mounds of spinach knows that iron is one of the essential nutrients. Most people also think that spinach is a pretty good source of this nutrient as a result of this popular cartoon, but is this really the case? What are the best sources of iron and why do we need it? Our nutrition team has the answers.

Weight gain affects breast cancer risk

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 13:42:31 GMT

In the past two weeks, several new reports have shed further light on the link between diet and disease

How to prevent Type 2 diabetes

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 14:43:11 GMT

Approximately 2.5 million people in the UK are known to actually have diabetes - and most of these cases are type 2 diabetes because of our growing obesity epidemic. Further to this, there are many people in the UK who suffer from diabetes but don't know it. Read on for more information on preventing and controlling type 2 diabetes.

Diabetes: The modern epidemic

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 14:40:06 GMT

There are 2.8 million people diagnosed with diabetes in the UK and an estimated 850,000 people who have the condition but don't know it. The number of people with the condition in the UK is expected to reach over four million by 2025.

A bit of a bummer - Beating cellulite

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 13:47:19 GMT

Cellulite. The very word makes it sound like a terrible disease. In fact it's a fairly normal condition and nearly all women have some. It will help to eliminate toxins by eating more healthily, starting an exercise programme and incorporating some massage into your daily routine. Here's how

Live longer with the Med diet

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 13:50:00 GMT

A recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that people who follow a Mediterranean-style diet, drink in moderation, are physically active and don't smoke, can live significantly longer than those who don't.So why not put some sunshine in your diet today and live longer'

A wake-up call for breakfast skippers

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 13:52:12 GMT

Out of the traditional three meals a day, breakfast is still considered the most important. But it's also the most frequently missed. About 15 percent of teenagers and 30 percent of adults skip breakfast. Tracy Parker has the low-down on why you should join the ranks of morning munchers

Nutrition myth - Supplements solve everything

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 10:20:48 GMT

Dr. Barbara Wilson explains how taking supplements is not always the solution to staying healthy.