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Getting healthy and losing weight have long been connected with two lifestyle changes: eating less, and exercising more. A recent study has shown, however, that exercise appears to hold far less importance in the fight against flab than diet does. Read on to find out why scientists say that you should be increasing your chances of weight loss with diet changes rather than an increase in exercise – and why staying fit is still important, anyway. (more…)

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He’s given the nation’s school dinners a makeover, and now Jamie Oliver is getting to work on another problem area of food. The show will see the celebrity chef showing Britons – and the rest of the world – how to replace fast food with home-cooked meals that are just as tasty, but more nutritious, and even quicker. If Jamie’s past success is anything to go by, take-away shops around the country should be feeling very nervous. (more…)

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We all try to make healthier eating choices. Cutting down on animal products is good for our bodies, and good for the planet, as is choosing to eat organic whenever possible. But believe it or not, healthy eating can go too far. Dubbed the ‘new anorexia’, orthorexia is an eating disorder where sufferers focus on ‘pure food’, to the detriment of their jobs, families and relationships. (more…)

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A new study has shown that people who eat a vegetarian diet are more appealing, and it seems that the attraction is all in the skin. So how does it work, and is it possible to reap the benefits without going completely veggie? Find out about the new research that’s set to make the vegetarian lifestyle far more attractive than it seems. (more…)

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A meal can involve up to twenty-one courses, but even the average three- or four-course meal can be confusing with all of the meal-planning options available today. You might know the old rule of ‘start from the outside and work your way in’ when it comes to the cutlery for the meal, but sometimes it pays to know a little more about the way that food courses are planned – especially when it’s your turn to do the cooking! (more…)

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If you’re feeling down or stressed and you’re not sure why, it might be a problem related to nutrition. Vitamin B can help your body and mind to function more effectively by allowing the absorption of other vitamins and minerals in your diet. If a doctor says that you’re not clinically depressed, trying a supplement might be the best way to deal with sadness and anxiety that’s caused by a problem in your diet, and if you are, it might help too. (more…)

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You probably don’t give your liver a second thought, but this organ works hard to keep you healthy. The liver handles over 500 vital functions in the body, including cleansing and filtering the bloodstream, storing glucose for energy, and controlling cholesterol levels. Most people neglect their liver; drinking, smoking, additives in food and pesticides all take their toll on this organ. A healthy detox for the liver is a good idea, and can be as simple as including some detoxifying foods in your diet. (more…)

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The easiest way to healthy hair is through a healthy diet. If you feel like you’ve tried every product and remedy that there is and you hair still looks limp or dull, you might need to work on it from the inside out by changing your diet. The good news is that a healthy food plan doesn’t have to be unpleasant, and the even better news is that it’ll have positive affects on other aspects of your health, too. (more…)

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There is heavily supported evidence out there that confirms that a calorie restriction diet may drastically improve your chances of longevity. Studies have shown that a calorie restriction diet lowers your cholesterol and blood pressure, and people who stick to a limited calorie diet have a decreased chance of getting cancer and diabetes. (more…)

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The rising cost of organic food has lead many to wonder whether this highly priced produce is worth the extra cash. The Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs in 2007, David Milibrand, claimed that it was no healthier than their inorganic alternatives. Organic farmers rebuked this claim and the Soil Association, which promotes organic food, agreed that there is genuine proof that claims that it food is much more beneficial to our health and that of our environment. (more…)