Food & Drinks

This is the number of times you should chew each mouthful to avoid overeating
02:04 2017-11-19

We reported recently how eating more slowly may be key to a small waistline and long life. But just how slowly is slowly enough? Well one expert has revealed that we all need to be chewing each mouthful 20 to 30 times. Harley Street nutritionist Rhiannon Lambert also told The Telegraph that we should also …

Gobbling your food may harm your waistline and heart
07:15 2017-11-18

People who eat slowly are less likely to become obese or develop metabolic syndrome, a cluster of heart disease, diabetes and stroke risk factors, according to preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2017, a premier global exchange of the latest advances in cardiovascular science for researchers and clinicians. Metabolic syndrome occurs …

These Foods Will Make You Look Older
06:08 2017-11-18

MARGARINE SHOULD REALLY NOT BE YOUR FIRST CHOICE… Did you know that certain foods can actually make us look years older than we are? Some ingredients have the potential to make our skin lose its firmness or can cause us to gain weight more rapidly or look bloated. Here are a few foods that can …

This is the secret to cooking fluffy rice every time
03:15 2017-11-18

Rice is an everyday essential, especially when teamed with a delicious curry or chilli con carne. But do you ever find yours is just a bit too sticky – unlike the light, fluffy version you get served in restaurants? Well, according to Dr Stuart Farrimond, author of The Science of Cooking, the culprit is that …

6 foods that help soothe sore throats
08:15 2017-11-17

Sweater weather is here, and you’ve probably already gotten ill. Bleurgh. If traditional salt-water gargles and over-the-counter tablets still aren’t doing the trick to rid you of your sore throat, it may be time to try something new. Here’s what to eat to make swallowing less painful during (or after) a cold. 1. Liquorice (sorry, …