Not all fats are created equal
Not all fats are created equal Eating saturated fats and trans fats can boost our risk of obesity and heart disease, while consuming monounsaturated fat can…
Eating more protein may speed fat loss
Eating more protein may speed fat loss Higher protein meals may help people who are overweight or obese burn more fat, according to new study from New South…
Watch what your children drink
Watch what your children drink The calories in soft drinks, juices and even lattes add up. What kids drink over the course of a day can be like eating a meal…
A high fibre diet may protect against small bowel cancer
A high fibre diet may protect against small bowel cancer Eating a diet that's high in fibre and whole grain foods not only protects against colon cancer,…
Slow down - eating too quickly will likely cause weight gain
Slow down - eating too quickly will likely cause weight gain People who gobble food and eat until they're full are three times more likely to become…
Fried food and meat raises heart attack risk
Fried food and meat raises heart attack risk People who eat diets high in fried foods and meat are more likely than "prudent" eaters to suffer…
A brain chemical may make some women more likely to overeat
A brain chemical may make some women more likely to overeat Overweight women may overeat because the reward centres in their brains seem to respond less to a…
Dark chocolate may reduce heart disease risk
Dark chocolate may reduce heart disease risk Eating dark chocolate regularly may lower risk of heart disease by lowering levels of inflammation, say Italian…
On a diet? Temptation may be a good thing
On a diet? Temptation may be a good thing People who are trying to lose weight often banish tempting foods from their kitchen but a new study suggests that…
High caffeine energy drinks can be hazardous to health
High caffeine energy drinks can be hazardous to health Some energy drinks contain as much caffeine as 14 cans of Coca-Cola - and have no labels warning…