Category: Diet & Nutrition

Low-Carb VS Low-Fat Diets 

When it comes to dieting, there’s a lot of debate around whether a low-carb or low-fat diet will be more effective for weight-loss.   Researchers at Stanford University School of Medicine have recently conducted a study into the topic, exploring whether one or the other is more effective.   During the study, they quickly stumbled into an issue that made the research […]

What’s Causing Your Headaches? 

Everyone gets headaches from time to time. While most go away on their own, some people experience more serious headaches and migraines.   Technically, a headache is defined as any pain in the head region, but the duration, intensity and cause can vary depending on what type of headache it is. If you ever have a stiff neck, rash, vomiting, […]

How Much Water Should You Drink Every Day?   

Water is essential for good health and energy levels, but how much should we be drinking every day?  Various studies have produced different results over the past few years, and with no single formula that fits everyone, the answer does vary from person to person, depending on your health levels, where you live, age and […]

Essential Nutrients

According to the World Health Organisation, essential nutrients must come from the food that we eat and are vital for growth, good health and disease prevention.   They can be broken up into two categories. Macronutrients (proteins, fats, carbohydrates and water) which should make up the biggest bulk of your diet and can be eaten in large amounts. And micronutrients (vitamins and […]

A Guide To Healthy Eating With Type Two Diabetes   

There are different types of diabetes, so there’s no one-size fits-all approach when it comes to sticking to a diet plan. With type two diabetes, there’s nothing that you’re not allowed to eat, but there are certainly some foods that you should try to limit as much as possible in order to keep your health stable.  Variety  The NHS […]

Avoiding Temptation When You’re Out 

Sticking to a well-balanced and calorie-controlled diet can be very hard, especially on special occasions, holidays and trips out with your family when all you want to do is treat yourself with things you love!  Resisting the temptation of certain foods can be made much easier with our simple tips and tricks!   Shopping   Whether you’re doing some food shopping or out for […]

What is Intermittent Fasting and How Does It Work?

Unlike many weight-loss programmes and diets, intermittent fasting doesn’t restrict the amount or type of food you eat. The only thing that matters is what time you eat.  Some people claim that it can be a quick and safe way to lose some weight, whilst others think its unsustainable and ineffective, but what does intermittent fasting really involve?  Intermittent fasting is […]

Why Weight Loss Slows Down in Your 40s

Whether it’s excess baby weight that you’ve never tried to shift, or weight gained over a holiday or break from a diet plan, there’s no question that it’s much harder to lose the pounds when you hit your 40s. For some women, the effects of a slowing metabolism are not very noticeable and for others […]

Has Your Medication Caused Weight Gain?

There are many powerful medications out there to help treat all sorts of diseases, mood disorders and other illnesses. But while they may treat the most dangerous symptoms, they can quite often have negative side effects, such as weight gain.  Whilst you should go easy on yourself if you’re having to battle off worse symptoms, […]

Fake-Aways: Chinese

Chinese takeaways have been crowned Britain’s number one favourite. They’re packed full of flavour and unsurprisingly are full of calories too. We’ve put together a few low-calorie recipes that you can enjoy at home while still watching your waistline!