Food & Drinks

There could be another BIG health reason to avoid crash diets
06:14 2018-02-08

We’ve long been told that crash diets are usually unsustainable and ineffective, with most of us regaining the weight (and then some) after returning to our normal eating habits. And now, new research by the University of Oxford may have just identified another big reason to avoid extreme dieting: it could affect your heart… The …

Revealed: The 10 foods to eat for thicker hair
00:16 2018-02-08

Experts have revealed the 10 foods to eat for thicker hair. While hair loss and thinning may be distressing, simple dietary changes could be all it takes to prevent further fall outs, according to Neal’s Yards Remedies’ team of naturopaths, herbalists and nutritional therapists. In the new book ‘Neal’s Yard Remedies’ Eat Beautiful’, the experts …

Even our tea bags contain plastic – so these are the brands you should be using
08:06 2018-02-07

Drinking tea is a very British tradition – so much so that we consume 60.2 billion cups of tea each year, according to the UK Tea and Infusions Association. And most of us tea-drinkers choose tea bags rather than tea leaves – 96% in fact. But if you are eco-conscious, and trying to cut down …

Does Turmeric Give You Energy? This Is How The Spice Can Improve Your Workout
23:42 2018-02-06

Superfoods are having a moment lately, and it seems like everywhere you turn, someone’s advocating for some kind of health trend that will magically improve every aspect of your life. While you may not buy into the positive effects of all of the fancy (and low-key extra) health products and powders hidden on grocery store …

Drinking two glasses of WINE a day helps to ‘clean your brain’, study reveals
22:16 2018-02-06

Low levels of alcohol help the brain to clear away toxins – including those associated with Alzheimer’s disease. A few glasses of wine after a busy day at work can not only clear the mind, but also clean it, according to a new study. Researchers from the University of Rochester Medical Centre have found that …