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The key to losing weight has been debated for years. Should we go low carb, low protein or low sugar? Research published in the scientific journal Cell Metabolism suggests that weight gain is linked specifically to dietary fat levels, not to protein

Here’s what you need to know to work out the best spread for you — and your choice may be influenced by how you‘ll use it. Many margarine spreads are made from liquid vegetable oils. They can often include sunflower (polyunsaturated fat) or canola (

1 Use extra-virgin olive oil in place of margarine. 2 Keep your saturated fat intake low. 3 Limit intake of processed meat. 4 Check your vitamin D levels are in normal range. 5 Keep your alcohol intake to a minimum. 6 Aim to exercise daily for a

Q For years, we’ve been taught to fear fat, and that fat will make us unhealthy. Is this still the case? Nutrition science is undergoing a seismic shift. Whereas it once focused mainly on nutrients, it has now become much more food-focused. The sim

High in protein and low in saturated fat, tofu is an excellent source of immune-boosting selenium – this, along with the vitamin E in sesame oil, helps to protect against cancer. Sesame oil is rich in healthy unsaturated fats and also a useful non-da

You already know that trans fat is a diet no-no, but should you also avoid saturated fats? “The science around these fats is mixed, but most experts recommend you get no more than 10% of your total daily calories from them,” says McDaniel. Well-estab

With eggs, it’s more about how you cook them and what you eat them with, rather than the egg itself, which increases your risk of high cholesterol. For example, the fat you cook them in and the bacon and sausages you might add to the meal, will be fu

The same questions regarding our health tend to pop up time and time again. Here are the answers to some common ones. You ask, I answer! An adequate intake of fluids is crucial for good health. Every cell, tissue and organ in your body needs fluid

Cholesterol, which is produced in the liver, has many essential functions. It’s necessary for the production of certain hormones and keeps the walls of your cells flexible. However, too much cholesterol can be dangerous to your health. Fortunately, t

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 stabi

It seems with every passing year there is new advice about what is healthy to eat, and what is not. Some of this advice comes from well-intentioned but unqualified people promoting the latest fad diet. These fad diets are usually based on the results

From the chowing down of five portions of fruit and veg a day rule, to walking laps around your printer in order to meet your daily 10 000 steps target, there are certain health commandments that we’ve long taken as gospel. But what if we told that m

It’s that time of year when we worry about succumbing to a winter diet of comfort food. While quick fixes and miracle diets promising easy weight loss may be enticing, with promises of hope and happiness, fad diets are impossible to maintain. Even if

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

Barely a day goes by without a shock headline making us question our dietary habits. Just when we’ve cleared the cupboard of one supposedly ‘bad’ food, it wings its way back up onto the ‘good’ list. We’ve sorted fact from fiction with the help of nut

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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MILK IS FAR FROM TRENDY. WITH a crowd of breakfast-beverage options and milk alternatives, Americans have been drinking less dairy for decades. But while sales of skim have plummeted, whole milk is growing more popular, bringing in $5.3 billion last

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,