Food & Drinks

Six easy ways to reduce children’s sugar intake
04:38 2018-01-19

A new campaign from Public Health England is urging parents to limit snacks for children to two a day, and 100 calories a piece. The aim is to reduce kids’ sugar consumption – according to PHE data, children eat on average 10kg of sugar every year, with about half of this coming from sugary drinks …

Are frozen vegetables better than fresh ones? Dietitian reveals the healthier option
02:07 2018-01-19

We’re taught that fresh is best when it comes to our diet, but that’s not always the case. For many of us grabbing a packet of vegetables from the freezer during our weekly supermarket shop and heating them up at home is a quicker and easier solution – but surprisingly it could also be healthier. …

Eating MORE of this one thing will help you lose weight
21:16 2018-01-18

From diet plans to gruelling workouts, finding ways to shed pounds can sometimes be a challenge. But it doesn’t always have to be difficult. Eating a well-balanced diet is the key to trimming down and living longer. Fibre has always been a key component of our diets, but it could be even better than we …

Fancy a cup of creativi-TEA? Simple cuppa sparks an instant burst of brainpower by putting people in a good mood, reveals study
08:43 2018-01-18

Drinking a cup of tea could make you more creative, reveals a new study. Scientists have found that a simple cuppa sparks an instant burst of brainpower by putting people in a good mood. Minutes after downing a brew, students scored better in creative and cognition tests than those who had drunk a glass of …

Eating This One Food Before 8 a.m. Could Flatten Your Belly
06:39 2018-01-18

It’s no secret that breakfast is the most important meal of the day—especially if you want to slim down. But not all breakfasts are created equal. Loading your plate with these fattening breakfast foods can ruin your diet and derail your goals, nutritionists say. Instead, experts recommend starting each day with a healthy mix of …