The truth about ‘diet’ products
WEIGHT watchers went into panic mode when news broke that ‘diet’ products containing artificial sweeteners are responsible for weight gain. Here’s the truth of it.
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Super broccoli helps fight ageing
A SUPERFOOD broccoli developed by British scientists reportedly retunes your metabolism to combat the effects of ageing.
Ten worst pieces of diet advice ever
EVER eaten rotten food? Followed the latest celebrity fad? Skipped breakfast to keep the calories down? Let us put the record straight, once and for all.
Go part-time vegan and get healthy
VEGANISM is gathering credibility among medical circles as one of the soundest diets out there.
Ten top winter superfoods
FROM goji to acai, the superfood craze often sees us hand over extra dollars for extravagant additions to our diets – but we are missing the simple ones right under our noses.
Are you a victim of the hunger gene?
IF you always have room for dessert – and maybe even a second helping – you are about to be handed the perfect excuse. It’s in your genes.
Prostate cancer, omega-3 link confirmed
SCIENTISTS have confirmed a surprising 2011 study that found a higher risk of prostate cancer among men who consume omega-3 fatty acids.
Celebrity diet guru banned over pills
THE founder of the Dukan diet, favoured by celebs and credited with helping Kate Middleton fit into her wedding dress, has been struck off.
You won’t believe Andy’s diet
IT’S usually consumed in small portions, but Andy Murray is such a fan of this delicacy that he eats 50 per sitting .
Breast milk for rich adults outrage
HUMAN breast milk is a new luxury for China’s rich, with firms offering wet nurse services, provoking outrage and disgust among web users.
Thought you were eating well? Think again
IF you are wondering why your “healthy” diet of smoothies, brown bread with honey and chicken is failing to reduce your waistline, wonder no longer.
A new excuse to drink beer
IF YOU’RE feeling guilty about your nightly drink, don’t worry – new research has found that a pint a night improves your health.
Loving that latte? Hope it’s soy
A RESPECTED doctor has rejected dietary recommendations about animal milk, contradicting advice to consume three servings a day.
Banned: diet scam faking Adele claims
AN internet diet scam raking in millions of dollars by using fake endorsements from celebrities has been banned in the UK, with other countries expected to follow.
Are these 30 everyday foods good for you?
THESE are the foods you eat every day – red meat, oats, eggs, Vegemite. But have you ever stopped to find out whether they’re actually good for you?
The ugly truth behind that coffee
IT’S an essential daily ritual for millions of us and chances are you probably want one now. But it may be doing you harm.
Don’t fall for the coconut water hype
DEVOTEES claim that coconut water rehydrates the body faster than normal water and is perfect after exercise or for a hangover. But the truth is a little less flattering.
Meet the man who doesn’t need food
IT MAY seem hard to digest, but a man who hasn’t eaten three solid meals a day in months claims he has stumbled upon the secret to good health — and it doesn’t involve calorie counting and exercise.
How Felix shed 100 kilograms
FELIX Bastajian has lost 100kg in 10 years by using bariatric surgery, a device that 17,000 Australians a year are now using.
Crunch time for fatty, salty foods
A NEW star rating system is planned for packaged foods to combat obesity and help consumers make healthy food choices.
Bride blasted over vegan cleanse invite
HOLLYWOOD fitness guru Rainbeau Mars says she simply invited her wedding guests to take part in a three-week vegan cleanse before her big day. Instead she copped backlash of bridezilla proportions.
Sugar addict: ‘I had 85 teaspoons a week’
SUGAR addiction is real. In animal trials rats choose sugar over cocaine. So how do we kick the white stuff for good? One woman tried and found it much harder than you’d think.
Clever ideas to keep kids healthy
PARENTS must be creative – and a little sneaky – to get their fussy children eating the correct dietary intake of fruit and vegetables.Here’s how!
How to curb sugar cravings
SOME days it is easy to avoid things like chocolate, and other days it is virtually impossible. So is there anything you can do to put a stop to the sugar cravings?
10 ways to winter-proof your waistline
HOW bad is having a red wine dinner on a Friday night? Is skipping breakfast for 15 more minutes in bed really that bad? Here’s how to keep the winter kilos off this season.
Buying too much junk? We’re watching
PILING up your trolley with pizza and chips? You’d better be careful – this supermarket is keeping tabs on what you buy, and they’ll let you know if you’re eating badly.
Call to ban stars from junk food ads
HIRING male sports stars as spruikers for junk food almost guarantees impressionable young boys will choose it, research shows.
Wrong amount of coffee could kill you
DRINKING five coffees a day – even when decaffeinated – has been linked to obesity and chronic disease by WA researchers.
Sweet foods effect ‘like cocaine’
PEOPLE who eat processed foods containing high-fructose corn syrup can behave like they’ve taken cocaine, scientists say.
To wrap or not to wrap?
HAVE you ditched the bread in favour of a “healthier” bagel? Would you rarely eat a sandwich, but happily order a wrap? We have bad news for you…
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