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The science behind food

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Published on: Thursday, 05 June 2008 - Views to date: 279 POPULAR

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To help you on the path to healthier eating, using the example of a doughnut and an apple, we explain the process of digestion and absorption

Last Updated (Friday, 31 July 2009)

How to speed up your metabolism

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I've got a slow metabolism!' It's a great excuse for being overweight - putting the blame on an aspect of our body make-up that we claim to have no control over. But few people know how to calculate their metabolic rate or more importantly, how to influence it.

Last Updated (Friday, 31 July 2009)

Fuelling your body for exercise

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Published on: Thursday, 05 June 2008 - Views to date: 322 POPULAR

So many of us underestimate the importance of correctly refuelling our bodies before and after exercise. Considering our food intake is a crucial factor in getting the best results, it's about time we gave this topic the attention it deserved.

Last Updated (Friday, 31 July 2009)

What's your fat trap?

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Published on: Thursday, 05 June 2008 - Views to date: 518 POPULAR

When it comes to the crunch, none of us want to be full-fat, we want to be 98 per cent fat-free, so it makes sense to pick foods that wear our slim hopes on their packets - right?

Last Updated (Friday, 31 July 2009)

What a low-gi diet can do for you

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Published on: Thursday, 05 June 2008 - Views to date: 57

Diabetics use it for blood sugar control. Athletes depend on it for peak sports performance. It even helps promote weight-loss in overweight people by slowing digestion and delaying hunger pangs. Nutritionist Sarina Lococo explains why the Glycemic Index (GI) is such an important scientific discovery.

Last Updated (Friday, 31 July 2009)

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