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They have been a well-loved food for thousands of years. And what a world of texture and flavour they bring to just about every global cuisine, especially Mediterranean food. Nuts make nutritious snacks, providing healthy oils, dietary fibre, vitamin

BEST FOR: Heating up While everyone’s favourite brekkie staple has been widely studied, there’s limited human research on its oil and the potential health effects of consuming it. But the nutritional properties are pretty impressive (a high level of

You’re probably already familiar with the usual heart-healthy fare of low-mercury fresh fish, omega-3 supplements and unsaturated fats such as olive oil. But there’s even more you can do for keeping your cardiovascular system clean-running and effici

Following a low-carb, healthy fat way of life is easy: the food is delicious, the healthy fats and protein make sure we’re rarely – if ever – hungry, and it’s pretty similar to how South Africans usually eat, just minus the bread and pap! There’s jus

Q: Somebody told me that because I’m diabetic, I should restrict my intake of protein as it can raise my blood sugar. Is that true? A: No, it isn’t true. Although proteins need insulin to be metabolised in the body, they don’t affect blood glucose le

Camel’s milk might not be top of your supermarket shopping list, but it’s gaining ground as the latest trendy new dairy product, now on sale at Asda (Camelicious Long Life Whole Camel Milk, £3.20 for 225ml). Camel’s milk provides less saturated fat a

With the party season upon us, you’re never far from a glass of bubbly. But not only does alcohol increase your appetite, it reduces the amount of fat your body burns for energy. Try these tips: 1 Measure your spirits. For mixer drinks served at hom

What’s the difference between coriander and parsley? A Although coriander and parsley look similar, they are very different herbs. Nutrition-wise, they are both rich in vitamins A, C and K. Both herbs have also been found to be beneficial for stabil

Around 7.4m people in the UK are living with heart or circulatory disease, says the British Heart Foundation, and research shows that simple changes could help to reduce this. Our experts share some easy switches to look after this key organ. SWAP

Avoid fast food, eat vegetables and exercise. It sounds like generic health advice, but they’re tips supposedly tailored to my DNA profile. The suggestions come from 23andme, one of the companies offering to point you toward the optimal eating and ex

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Creamy, full-fat yogurt and fruit make a decadent snack that's actually good for you (minus the sugary granola...) Pexels Not all fats are created equal. There’s the dangerous trans fats, the healthy unsaturated fats, and the middling saturated fats,