What Doctors Don't Tell YouJust as orthodox medicine operates on received wisdom as to what's good for your health, so does alternative medicine. In our special millenium issue, WDDTY sorts out good claims from bad.
Eating a variety of fruits and vegetables has traditionally been thought of as the best way to get all the nutrients you need. Unfortunately, most of us only eat a limited selection of fruits and vegetables,
In June 1998, some 25 million Americans went from being a normal, healthy weight to being overweight overnight. Neither Haagen-Dazs nor Ben & Jerry's was implicated in the change.
Which is better for your heart: exercising or losing weight? In a randomised, controlled trial, weight loss and aerobic exercise as a means of preventing coronary artery disease
Lately, evidence has emerged to show that some foods considered 'bad' are actually not so bad for you, and some foods, traditionally considered 'good', may not be as good for us as we'd always believed. These include:
Dieting is prone to potentially dangerous fads and fashions. In our second Millennium issue, WDDTY exposes the worst of the slimming regimes and offers proven ways to reach your ideal weight. ...
It’s been reckoned that the average American will gain 8 lbs over the Christmas holiday, and we don’t suppose the average Briton is too far behind. Many millions of pounds have been made by authors and organizations, all claiming to have found the...
Elson M. Haas MDEat a balanced diet of wholesome foods, focusing on high-nutrient and low-calorie foods--vegetables and whole grains, legumes, and some fresh fruits. Avoid Overeating and don't eat much after nightfall. Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a...
James MayStevia users have long insisted that the leaves (usually ground and used in tea bag form) and concentrate reduced their appetite and their craving for sweets and fatty foods, thus being a very effective aid in weight loss.
Nan Kathryn Fuchs PhDIf you're on a strict high-protein, very low-carbohydrate diet, you may be throwing the baby out with the bath water. Starches and sugars are your body's main source of energy. You need them to fuel your muscles. In fact, your brain needs 130 grams...
