diet

Foods that make some of us put on weight can have little effect on others, according to research being carried out in Israel. It might be time to rethink the way we diet, writes Dr Saleyha Ashan. Like most of the population, I must admit that I am on an eternal quest to lose weight. For me it's...

Is fat the great evil of our time responsible for seducing us into an early, extra-wide, grave with its delicious succulence? Or is it as misunderstood as it is mouth-watering? And in need of a welcome return to our plates? As the campaign against sugar has ratcheted up over the past year or...

My husband is newly diagnosed type2 I think he has misinterpreted the dietary advice by our practise nurse. He won't eat any fruit or veg it bread, rice or pasta ( even whole meal) he's living off chicken and nuts. I feel it's not healthy or sustainable I understand he wants to lose weight and...

An unhealthy diet high in fat, sugar and salt is deep-rooted in Scotland and has not significantly changed in the past 15 years, according to a new report - leading to calls for tougher guidelines and legislation. Scots are eating far too many bad calories and not enough fruit, vegetables, fish...

Diet containing foods high in antioxidants found to reduce risk of stroke. Many studies have focused on the effects of different dietary foods that lower the risk of type 2 diabetes such as whole grains, dietary fiber, root vegetables, and green leafy vegetables. While previous research has...

Hi everyone Was diagnosed in May and have managed to bring my blood sugars down really well but I'm not doing so well with my cholesterol. I don't really eat the old traditional gravy dinner type meals not being much of a fan of veggies and much prefer pasta based dishes. Struggling with the `5...