The first thing you need to know about Vitamin-D is that it’s not really a vitamin at all! It’s in fact more of a ‘sun hormone’ that is produced naturally in the human body when the skin is exposed to sunlight. Food and sun-light (ultra-violet rays to be exact) are … Read more
Breakfast: This doesn’t necessarily have to be soup but if you really want to see results then opt for a variation of either: • Gazpacho-Style Soup • Very Quick Tomato Soup • Light Chicken Soup • Chinese Little Gem & Chicken/Tofu Soup Mid morning/ Early-lunch snack: Have a bowl or mug of … Read more
According to a newly launched diet plan, all you need to do is eat more soup. Sounds pretty easy doesn’t it? But what does it involve? Fiona Kirk, author of ‘So What the F**K Should I Eat?” and “Eat, Live & Lose the Flab”, says in her new book ‘Soup Can … Read more
There are loads of brand new weight-loss diets that guarantee to help you shed the Christmas calories. we’ve picked what we reckon are the 10 best weight-loss diets of 2013 so you can choose the one that’s right for you. As published yesterday in part 1, here are the remaining top … Read more
Another year, another New Year’s resolution. This year we’re determined to shed those stubborn extra pounds and we know we’re not alone. Research has found that 72% of us start 2013 unhappy with our weight. We’ve tried a lot of the weight-loss diets out there – Atkins, Blood-type, even the Baby Food diet, but now we want … Read more
You don’t need to spend lots of cash to buy yourself some peace of mind. All you need to do is spare a few seconds and focus on your breathing. It is something we can control and regulate to achieve a relaxed state of mind. Breathing is at the centre … Read more
If you have been feeling downcast and gloomy, then the best thing to do overcome this state of mind is to eat tomatoes a few times a week, say researchers. Researchers analysed the mental health records and diet habits of just under 1,000 men and women aged 70 years or over. They … Read more
If you aren’t breastfeeding or have stopped doing so, you can start to diet fairly soon after giving birth, if you wish to, but take note of our advice. Losing weight after pregnancy Start off slow: During the weeks after the birth you won’t necessarily be firing on all cylinders, so don’t eat … Read more
Women who took extra folic acid in the weeks before and just after becoming pregnant were less likely to have a child with autism, in a new study from Norway. Because lack of folic acid has been tied to brain and spinal cord birth defects, groups including the U.S. Preventive Services Task … Read more
