We all know the old saying, “Breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dine like a pauper”, so surely eating a bowl of breakfast cereal first thing in the morning is sensible, healthy eating?.
When you are trying to cut your fat intake, do you treat your taste buds to a sugary snack instead? Many of us compensate for reducing our fat intakes by increasing our sugar intake - and we may not even realise we are doing it.
If you're in need of a little sunshine, we have the solution: the Mediterranean Diet. Bursting with fruit, vegetables, fresh fish, olive oil & even the odd glass of wine, you can't fail to be tempted by the delicious recipes that await you.
We all know that we should be eating more fruit & vegetables. Diets rich in fruit and veg will help you find your way to better health. Kellie Collins, takes a closer look at the Department of Health’s recommendations to help you find your way to 5 a day.
Studies have shown that a moderate fat weight loss diet (rich in peanuts and high in monounsaturated fat) is better than the typical low fat diet for heart health because it resulted in a 14% reduction in cardiovascular risk, compared to a 9% reduction for the low fat diet.