You are what you eat

A major weakness in all nutrition and diet studies is that we have no true measure of what people eat. We rely solely on people...

Weight loss; eat more and exercise less!

When I hear people being advised to exercise more and eat less to lose weight, I despair because the conventional advice is scientifically and biologically...

Mood and weight loss

Studies have shown that dieting does have an effect on psychological wellbeing. Famous early studies in the 20th century on men who were deprived of...

Salt sinners

Salt has been used as a flavour enhancer for thousands of years, but unfortunately, eating too much salt can have serious health consequences. Salt is...

How to boost your energy levels

If you feel exhausted when you come off shift or even facing the prospect of hauling yourself out of bed, you are not alone. According...

As sweet as manuka honey

The use of honey as a health remedy dates back centuries. This wonder food is mentioned in the Bible and Koran and was also used...

No to fast-food mindfulness

Mindfulness, which is essentially meditation rebranded for the squeamish, is embedded in the history of Indic consciousness traditions such as the Sikhs, Hindus and Buddhists...

Lovely and Juicing

Whether you are a health aficionado or just keen to get 'bikini ready' for summer, you may have already decided to swap solid food for a...

Gourmet zero

Zero-calorie drinks are popular alternatives to the sweet varieties but zero-calorie foods are still some way off. Yes, there are almost calorie free foods, including celery, which...

5 Foods That Enhance Weight Loss

Can certain foods really help you control your weight and lose pounds in time for summer? Salmon Oily fish such as salmon, mackerel, sardines and...