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Eat less, live longer!

Experts say restricting calories could add years to your life and have you looking more youthful and radiant in the process.

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Manganese: what is it?

Think of manganese, if you've even heard of it, and you think of the periodic table that you studied at school. But apart from being a chemical element, what...

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Potassium power

Most of us know that we need potassium to regulate our bodily function, but how many of us know what it actually does? This is the place to find out more about...

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Top fitness foods for women

Wondering what the best foods are to keep your work-outs working well?

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What are superfoods?

Rising food prices and global warming are common-day issues, but as supermarkets battle it out for our business with "smart shopping" incentives and...

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Top drinks for celebrities

When it comes to liquids, you'll often spot the world's stars frequently snapped sipping their favourite drinks.

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Don't kick carbs: top reasons to eat them

The idea of carbs being bad for us is a commonly held misconception — it's time to free yourself of the guilt and enjoy them.

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Do you know your diets A-Z?

From the nutritionally sound to the utterly bonkers, diets are constantly in and out of fashion, changing, evolving and being torn to shreds or credited by...

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Eating comfort foods can aid weight loss

You don't have to sacrifice favourite foods entirely if you want to be successful with yout health and weight goals - but you must be sensible.

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Diet mistakes the experts wish you wouldn’t make

Ever tried to lose weight and wondered why you didn’t succeed? Here, top weight-loss specialists provide some surprising insights.

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Serving size is a head game

The body turns surplus food into fat but unfortunately learning not to overeat involves more than willpower, many reasons can influence portion control.

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Breakfast on the go

Question: "I work full-time and don’t have enough time in the morning to make a decent breakfast. What food could I eat in the morning that would be quick,...

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Butter or margarine?

Question: "I was wondering why nutritionists and doctors claim that margarine is a healthy fat because I’ve heard that margarine is full of trans-fats, which...

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Low-cholesterol food swaps

If you suffer from high cholesterol, here's how to reduce your cholesterol levels by making better food choices.

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Sugar-free snacks for kids

Question: "I have three school-aged children, and I find it hard to give them a healthy diet without lots of sugary snacks and drinks. What would you suggest...

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Which cooking oils are healthiest?

Oils ain't oils. Don't know your flaxseed from your rice bran? Read on. We pressed the experts for the insider info on cooking oils.

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Break that fast for good health

From bacon and mushroom muffins to a fruit smoothie, there are plenty of tasty ways to start your day, yet many of us are still skipping breakfast.

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The biggest mistakes healthy people make

So you go to the gym, drink low calorie drinks and eat low fat meals. You’re healthy right? Not necessarily.

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The top five detox myths

Feeling flat from an exhausting 2012 or had a little too much Christmas cheer? Many of us resolve to detox in the new year to compensate for the festive season...

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