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Rice is a staple food for three billion people around the world – and most of them eat white rice. Rice comes in four main varieties: white, brown, long grain and short grain. Brown rice goes through little processing, with just the outer layer removed in milling. It’s high in fibre and has a low GI. White rice is the same thing, but more processed. Short grain rice has more starch, making it sticky, while long grain rice is fluffier. But which is best? (more…)

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We all want to eat well, but don’t have the time to labour over pots for hours on end. We then end up eating junk to save ourselves the time, or cut corners when preparing meals, which generally means more grease, negatively affecting your diet. Cooking healthy 20-minute meals is all about following some simple guidelines while not minimizing on your health at all. We share the secrets below in four simple steps. (more…)

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When your workday is busy and life in general is stressful, many people don’t pack a healthy lunch for work and either turn to takeaways or neglect to eat entirely. The easiest way to make sure that a quick, healthy snack is at hand when the hunger pangs hit is to keep a few food items at the office – but which ones should you choose? (more…)

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Restaurant lovers are notorious for always wanting to try something new, and many chefs have met that need by creating eating establishments that appear, stay for a while, and then move on – or disappear completely. Is it all just an attempt at finding something new and trendy? Not according to those who say that the food’s good and the atmosphere exciting. They say the proof of the pudding is in the eating… (more…)

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Ever wondered what top athletes eat to get into tip-top condition? It goes beyond just getting enough carbs and protein. Rugby player Jonny Wilkinson shared with The Guardian that he favours drinking plenty of water, avoiding carbohydrate-rich foods just before bed, and eating his five a day. He sticks to a healthy food routine every day, not just when training, so that his body is always functioning at its best. Here’s what his food plan looks like. (more…)

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According to a study that looked at regional eating habits in the UK, Londoners are the healthiest Brits. The north-south divide was very evident in the study, with shoppers in the capital spending 26 per cent more on fresh fruit and vegetables than those in the north. A well known grocery and shopping price comparison website conducted the study, using sales figures from some of the biggest supermarkets to collect their data. (more…)

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The best way to keep yourself looking as young as possible involves decreasing the signs of ageing on both the outside and inside of your body. Raw food can keep you healthier in a way that really shows, keeping your skin glowing and preventing the signs of ageing. The food we eat is cooked and processed and so it lacks the enzymes that the body needs to use nutrients, but salads and fruit can fix that. Find out how to use raw food to keep yourself looking beautiful and youthful – you might even enjoy it. (more…)

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Eating healthily may well do more for your skin than expensive treatments. New research shows that diet is your most important weapon in the fight to keep skin young. A study of over 4,000 women showed that poor diet and premature ageing are inextricably linked. Women with higher intakes of vitamin C and omega-6 fatty acids who ate fewer carbohydrates and fats were found by researchers to have healthier looking, more youthful skin than their less healthy counterparts. So look no further than your kitchen for healthy, beautiful skin. (more…)

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Fructose sugar is a natural fruit sugar found in many soft drinks and processed foods that has long been blamed for the spread of obesity worldwide. A new study has found that this concern is valid, and that fructose sugar should be avoided whenever possible, as it can lead to fat around the belly (increasing the risk of heart disease) and can cause insulin resistance, in turn a cause of type 2 diabetes. (more…)

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If you’re looking for fabulous flavour and a load of health benefits, just peel an onion. The great thing about fresh onions, the latest on our list of top superfoods, is that they work in just about any dish. In fact, many dishes just wouldn’t be the same without them. It’s likely onions are always in your fridge or, preferably, your store cupboard. So health is at your fingertips every day. (more…)