There has for some time been an impression that healthy food is tasteless, boring and even off-putting. We all know that a salad is better for us than a hamburger, but we go for the burger because it has more taste – or so goes the theory, anyway. … [Read more...]
Treats – Diet Killer Or Valuable Savior?
When people embark upon a diet, they are often given to mention that the big test for them will be how much they miss a certain food. For a diet to be effective it needs to be stuck to – often to the extent that people who have lost weight on a diet … [Read more...]
Healthy Drinking Is Important Too
It is not at all uncommon to meet a person who cannot understand why they are unable to lose weight, and curses the fact that although they are eating all the right things, their weight hangs around the “few pounds overweight” barrier. They will tell … [Read more...]
Beware The Demons In Disguise
If eating healthily was as easy as it should be, then the diet industry – books, DVDs, diet plans themselves and exercise equipment – would be in the doldrums. The fact that it is thriving to this day is a sign that, as much as we would like to think … [Read more...]
Knowing The Risks Of Restaurant Eating
Few of us can really say that we would not enjoy the chance to eat in a good restaurant more often, and there is no reason that we should turn our backs on restaurant eating once we go on a diet. However, the truth of the matter is that eating in a … [Read more...]
Many Small Sacrifices = One Big Difference
Healthy eating is not something that necessarily follows an easy pattern. It would be great if we could simply flick a switch and change our habits to make our diet healthier, but as we have free will and free choice, we will always be tempted to do … [Read more...]
Sometimes You Have To Think Small
Often getting a healthier diet is not just about what you are eating, but how much of it. For example, there is no real reason to stop eating foods like pasta or cheese – but a mound that fills the plate is always going to be unhealthy. Many of us … [Read more...]
Eating Disorders – The Horrifying Truth
Although it is generally accepted that the only truly reliable way to avoid weight gain is to eat healthily and exercise, the truth is that for many people, this seems like a hell of a grind. It takes a lot of effort, and it can be a while before you … [Read more...]
A Global Solution To The Healthy Eating Question
Many people feel that the problem with healthy eating is simply that it is not interesting enough – while salads and vegetables are all well and good, there is little sparkle to them. And while this is a view that is easy to sympathize with, the … [Read more...]
From almonds to pistachios: Which nut is the healthiest? – Euronews.com
From almonds to pistachios: Which nut is the healthiest? Euronews.com Brought to you by Google News. Read the rest of the article here … [Read more...]