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Our expert guide and insight into the nutrition world

Recently scientists have introduced a way to cook rice that makes it far less calorific. See what other...
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Cooking Hacks: Cut rice calories by half and other tricks
Tuesday, March 31, 2015

First there were acai berries, then chia seeds and kale. Now seaweed is the latest to join the...
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Seaweed: The green superfood you need to eat
Tuesday, March 31, 2015

Hailing from Italy, cabbage's cousin, broccoli is filled with antioxidants and anti-cancer agents....
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Could broccoli be an anti-cancer ally?
Wednesday, March 25, 2015

Whether you are intolerant to gluten or you wish to keep an eye on your figure, here are some different...
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6 Healthy alternatives to pasta
Tuesday, March 24, 2015

Long, round, basmati, wild, white or brown; it is easy to be lost with the large variety of rice...
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What kind of rice should you cook?
Saturday, March 21, 2015

If you view food as a nemesis of weight loss, superfoods might change your mind. Here are some...
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Fat Busters: The top foods to help you lose weight
Thursday, March 12, 2015

To have an excellent libido all year long, you may want to add these products to your menu.
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Food for love: 10 Aphrodisiac ingredients to spark romance
Monday, February 23, 2015

Not all fruits and vegetables are full of pesticides. Here are 15 items that contain only a small amount...
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Which fruits and vegetables contain low levels of pesticides?
Tuesday, February 17, 2015

The British love this superstar fruit... could we also succumb to it? High in fiber and vitamins, the...
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The Baobab: A superstar ingredient in 2015?
Sunday, February 8, 2015

Love pairing peanut butter with bread and biscuits but worried about putting on pounds? Well, it seems...
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Let’s get nutty: Why peanut butter is good for you
Saturday, February 7, 2015

With Chinese New Year just around the corner, the scent of buttery pineapple tarts and other goodies...
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Chinese New Year: How many calories are there in your festive snacks?
Wednesday, February 4, 2015

The next time you want to go for a carb-free diet, remember that starch is not your enemy when trying...
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Could adopting a starch-free diet help us lose weight?
Friday, January 30, 2015