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The DASH diet: Is it good for you?

Nutrition

The DASH diet: Is it good for you?

The DASH diet is promoted as an effective tool to lower blood pressure. But is there evidence for its use outside of supporting people with hypertension?

Is the Mediterranean diet good for you?

Nutrition

Is the Mediterranean diet good for you?

The Mediterranean diet has been the poster child for nutrition scientists for decades; why? Here's everything you need to know about this famous diet.

Are eggs bad for you?

Nutrition

Are eggs bad for you?

Eggs have a bad reputation, but this has been misguided. Eggs can be an excellent addition to anyone's diet and may help you lose weight too.

Do eggs raise your cholesterol levels?

Myth Busting

Do eggs raise your cholesterol levels?

Do eggs raise your choleserol and increase your risk of heart disease? No. In this guide we bust the myth that eggs raise choleserol.

The paleo diet: Is it good for you?

Nutrition

The paleo diet: Is it good for you?

The paleo diet has risen in popularity in the last 10-15 years with many reported benefits, but does the science stack up against the claims?

How to lose weight fast

Nutrition

How to lose weight fast

How to lose weight fast? Improve your health and speed up your weight loss journey with these six easy, evidence-based steps.

A beginner’s guide to weight loss with exercise

Exercise

A beginner’s guide to weight loss with exercise

Losing weight with exercise can be tougher than people think. Here's 8 ways to guarantee successful weight loss with exercise.

Exercise for weight loss: Does it work?

Exercise

Exercise for weight loss: Does it work?

Exercise for weight loss is always promoted as a primary recommendation, but does it actually work? The short answer is no, find out why.

3 techniques to overcome emotional eating

Habit Change

3 techniques to overcome emotional eating

Noticed that you're snacking more in response to emotions rather than hunger? Try these 3 techniques to overcome emotional or comfort eating.

Is fruit juice healthy?

Myth Busting

Is fruit juice healthy?

Should we include fruit juice in our five-a-day? Busting the myth that fruit juice is a healthy option for increasing our fruit and vegetable intake.

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