Wholegrain cereal is best, but anything is better than an empty stomach
Body-conscious teenagers may believe cutting out breakfast will help them lose weight, but the opposite appears to be the case, US research suggests.

In a five year study of more than 2,000 youngsters, those who skipped breakfast were found to weigh about 5lbs (2.3kg) more than those who ate first thing.

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If you’re looking for a quick and easy lunch, it’s hard to beat the convenience of sliced deli meats – a.k.a. luncheon meats or cold cuts – for building a sandwich.

Yet, your ham and cheese on brown may not be as healthy as you think. Since the World Cancer Research Fund recommended last fall that people lay off processed meat, I’ve had clients wonder whether they should trade in their pastrami for tuna.

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Canadians like to snack. According to a recent Ipsos Reid survey, 84 per cent of us are regular snackers.

That’s not necessarily a bad thing. Noshing between meals boosts lagging energy levels, quells hunger and food cravings, and provides nutrients missing from meals. A small snack of fruit, nuts, yogurt or an energy bar will help tide you over until the next meal.

If you forget to tuck an apple or granola bar in your bag, there’s always a coffee shop, pizza place or juice bar to get something to go.

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Sensible eating and exercise go hand in hand when it comes to shaping our bodies.Needless to say, whilst exercise forms a crucial part of shaping up and becoming and staying healthy, your eating habits cannot be ignored.

The aim of this article is to encourage you to eat a low fat diet as a means of assisting the “shaping up process”, as well as to provide you with some practical tips as to dietary choices you should make.

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South Africa is in the grip of winter and most areas of the country are experiencing freezing temperatures. This inclement weather has prompted dietician Dr Ingrid van Heerden to have a look at what we eat in winter and how this can affect our weight and health.

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Researchers presented a conundrum to new mothers on Monday, saying that women who want to lose the extra weight gained in pregnancy should try to get more sleep.

They found that mothers who slept five hours or less a day when their babies were six months old were three times more likely than more rested mothers to have kept on the extra weight at one year.

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You’ve all heard them: dieting is easy. Just cut out fats and carbs, eat lots of popcorn and drink lots of fruit juice. Welcome to the Land of Diet Myths.

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Many people complain that they don’t get around to eating either a healthy balanced diet or to follow a balanced slimming diet, because they do not have the time to obtain the foods such diets require.

But if you really want to change your diet and lifestyle habits, you need to take a long hard look at your circumstances.

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Many weight loss diets – and even just guidelines for healthy eating – place the emphasis on portion control. If you’re still confused about portion sizes, this article is for you.Food portions for different food groups – adults:

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When you’re trying to lose weight, the question isn’t whether or not you’ll hit a plateau, it’s when. Plateaus are like bad weather on a long hike: it’s inevitable that you’ll run into it, but knowing that in advance won’t make it one bit less frustrating or annoying when it happens. Cheer up! Since plateaus are as common as rain, we have a pretty good idea what to do about them. At least one of the following techniques should help you break through a plateau and start losing again. Read the rest of this entry »

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