Britain is officially on a diet. After three years of debates and discussions, the Government has finally committed to a strategy to reduce our national waistline, spurred on by the pandemic. Boris Johnson’s personal health scare is partly behind the sudden push – in July, the Prime Minister blamed his severe Covid-19 illness, which put … Read more
Experts have revealed the shocking tweaks that can add hundreds of calories to your meals, and why a healthy-looking dish isn’t always going to be good for your waistline. The founder of the Australian weight loss program The Healthy Mummy Rhian Allen explained that very often the issue with weight loss is that we don’t realise … Read more
Banning junk food adverts before the watershed will only cut two calories from a child’s diet a day, research shows. The Government revealed plans in March to restrict advertising of foods high in salt, fat and sugar on television and social media until after 9pm. They hoped the strict rules would curb soaring childhood obesity … Read more
There’s no doubt that a great night’s sleep is the best possible way to boost your immunity and fight off infections. So, in these troubled times, it can be doubly infuriating if you’re being kept awake by snoring — either yours or the person you share a bed with. But luckily, my brilliant new insomnia beating … Read more
She’s known for her health-conscious diet. And Kourtney Kardashian opened up about not counting calories, living in a gluten and dairy-free household, and intermittent fasting. ‘I grew up in that super-skinny era. “Fat-free” and calorie counting was the thing. I don’t even think about those things anymore,’ the star, 40, told Health magazine. ‘We are … Read more
Labelling food and drinks with the amount of exercise needed to burn off the calories inside them encourages healthier choices, research suggests. Scientists worked out that people eat 200 less calories every day when they are exposed to the messages on the packaging. Known as physical activity calorie equivalent or expenditure (PACE), the labels show … Read more
Swapping small amounts of meat for vegetarian substitutes can reduce the risk of an early death by up to half, a study has found. Researchers analysed the diets of 37,000 American adults, finding protein for plant sources could help people live longer. Replacing five per cent of total meat calories per day, around 100 calories … Read more
Viewers have been left shocked after a BBC documentary revealed the amount of calories, fat and sugar found in six popular takeaway dishes. The Truth About Takeaways, which aired at 8pm last night, delivered the startling information that a large Domino’s stuffed crust pizza contains almost 2,000 calories – approximately the recommended daily total for … Read more