Focusing on the energy density of the diet is an effective way of controlling hunger

Evidence presented by leading scientists at the British Nutrition Foundation's (BNF) 'Satiation, satiety and their effects on eating behaviour' conference in London, shows that energy density – the energy (or calories) per gram of food, may provide a key to tackling the alarming rise in obesity. By 2050, it is estimated that over a half of UK adults, and about a quarter of all children under 16 could be obese. “Understanding how we can manipu... [more]

Graze throughout the day and enjoy seeing your energy levels rocket

As National Fitness Week gets into full swing, former fast food junkie Simon Lovell - now a personal trainer with Fitness First and author of the new Lunch Box Diet - shares his own tips on dieting, eating when exercising and getting the most from your food. “Having been someone who has been addicted to unhealthy foods, I know what it can be like to get out of the trap,’’ said Simon. “But as soon as you start to feel the benefits of optimum nu... [more]

Chocolate can provide several health benefits

Chocolate is frequently blamed for the UK’s growing obesity problem. But eaten in moderation as part of a healthy balanced diet, chocolate could actually provide several health benefits, according to keepthedoctoraway.co.uk. Cocoa, the basic ingredient of chocolate, contains powerful antioxidant substances called flavonoids. “Antioxidants help our bodies to resist the damage that can be caused by ‘free-radicals’. Free-radicals are creat... [more]

Fitness: Common myths about weight loss, nutrition, and exercise

If you pick up the latest health magazine in your local grocery store, most likely on the cover, you will see headlines on how to lose weight, how to get fit, how to eat and information on the latest “diet.” The truth is “dieting” is not the answer. In order to lose weight and successfully keep it off, you have to create a “lifestyle change.”

Supporting Kids Health: Fresh Choice Restaurants and NourishInteractive.com Support National Childhood Obesity ...

September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness month. Fresh Choice Restaurants and NourishInteractive.com team up to provide children with important tools for healthy eating.

Hurley doesn't eat breakfast

Elizabeth Hurley claims not eating breakfast keeps her slim.

More proof on the importance of diet

Migratory birds, it seems, instinctively understand the link between food, health, and physical performance. During other times of the year, migratory birds eat primarily insects and seeds. During migration, however, they eat deeply colored berries.

Slow and Steady: Physical and Fiscal Fitness

Slow and Steady: Physical and Fiscal Fitness

Can Crash Diets Be a Good Way to Lose Weight?

Dropping pounds quickly could cost you, even within a week.

Remains of the Day: Apple Wants to Patent Spyware [For What Its Worth]

# forwhatitsworth People don't like their unselfish colleagues, low calorie diets deserve zero calorie drinks, and Apple's patented security measures causing friction. More »

Diets That Time Forgot

Recommended The Claim: on average our grandparents and great-grandparents had smaller waists and weighted significantly less. Could it be that even with all our modern exercise and nutritional science, we have overlooked something from yesteryear's simple principles of dieting? The Diets That Time Forgot is a six episode miniseries that originally aired on British television. It is presented as ...

Study finds that ordinary tap water can help you shed pounds

From special diets to special diet pills and drills at the gym, the quest to lose weight has ballooned into a multi-billion dollar industry, but scientists are reporting weight loss success with an elixir that costs next to nothing: tap water.

Elizabeth Hurley - Elizabeth Hurleys Controversial Breakfast

Elizabeth Hurley claims not eating breakfast keeps her slim.The 45-year-old beauty has confessed she starts the day with mugs of hot water, followed later by a snack...