http://style.uk.msn.com/welbeing/healthyeating/Mind, Body & Soul, Treatment Room, and Healthy Eating ideas with expert guides to your wellness.© 2007Englishhttp://stc.msn.com/br/intl/life/img/1/msn_pos_uk.gifhttp://style.uk.msn.com/welbeing/healthyeating/5Wellbeinghttp://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/article.aspx?cp-documentid=8975006http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/article.aspx?cp-documentid=8975006What's the difference between a dietician and a nutritionist? And how can a dietician help to prevent you from developing high cholesterol, blood pressure and more? Izzie Knolles finds out.Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:22:56 GMTHealthy Eatinghttp://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/article.aspx?cp-documentid=8961823http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/article.aspx?cp-documentid=8961823Whether you use them for seasoning, sweetening or snacking, the foods you choose can function as health-boosting agents. And some vital nutrients come in surprising packages! These six superfoods are packed with benefits—and flavour.Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:22:56 GMTHealthy Eatinghttp://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/article.aspx?cp-documentid=8560539http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/article.aspx?cp-documentid=8560539Do you believe in the benefits of natural health supplements? Apparently Victoria Beckham does. We take a look at why as we examine the latest 'super-supplement' to hit the UK from Japan.Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:22:56 GMTHealthy Eatinghttp://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/article.aspx?cp-documentid=8534320http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/article.aspx?cp-documentid=8534320Celebrate the return of the UK salad season as Harry Eastwood and Sophie Michell, two fab foodies from Channel 4 show Cook Yourself Thin, give us their top tips and we suggest two delicious recipes.Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:22:56 GMTHealthy Eatinghttp://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/article.aspx?cp-documentid=8457078http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/article.aspx?cp-documentid=8457078Have you ever felt like your weight is holding you back when you've gone for a new job or even a promotion? You're not alone. According to recent studies, many people are being discriminated against because of their size. Find out how to overcome it.Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:22:56 GMTHealthy Eatinghttp://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/article.aspx?cp-documentid=8533446http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/article.aspx?cp-documentid=8533446Rediscover the thrill of the grill this summer with our sizzling barbecue recipes, courtesy of seasoned barbie chef and author Paul Kirk.Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:22:56 GMTHealthy Eatinghttp://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/article.aspx?cp-documentid=8418222http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/article.aspx?cp-documentid=8418222Want to give up drinking for a week, a month - or forever? It can be done! Journalist and musician Andrea Mann (last drink: nearly four weeks ago) shares advice and tips from people who have done just that.Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:22:56 GMTHealthy Eatinghttp://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/article.aspx?cp-documentid=8308449http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/article.aspx?cp-documentid=8308449Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay said recently that British restaurants should be fined for serving fruit and vegetables that are not in season. The Scottish restaurateur said that only locally sourced ingredients should be on the menu. But is he being realistic and is it possible for you to only eat seasonal produce at home?Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:22:56 GMTHealthy Eatinghttp://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/article.aspx?cp-documentid=8118148http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/article.aspx?cp-documentid=8118148In light of ex-MP John Prescott’s recent revelation of his battle with bulimia nervosa, we take a look at the disease and how it affects the body. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:22:56 GMTHealthy Eatinghttp://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/article.aspx?cp-documentid=7944443http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/article.aspx?cp-documentid=7944443A new study has recommended drastically reducing the amount of processed meat in your diet, warning that just one sausage a day raises your cancer risk by 20%. But while the study is full of worthwhile information, it also contains more than a hint of scare-mongering, nanny state-ism and a large dollop of the glaringly obvious. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:22:56 GMTHealthy Eatinghttp://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/article.aspx?cp-documentid=7486404http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/article.aspx?cp-documentid=7486404Recent research indicates that dairy products may not be as beneficial as we once thought. Here, we battle it out so you can make your best decision.Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:22:56 GMTHealthy Eatinghttp://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/article.aspx?cp-documentid=7457572http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/article.aspx?cp-documentid=7457572Can it be the beginning of Lent already? We've only just come to terms with failing our New Years Resolutions. As millions of people around the world sacrifice something they enjoy for the next 40 days, Hugh Wilson reveals why he definitely won't be joining the hoards.Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:22:56 GMTHealthy Eatinghttp://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/article.aspx?cp-documentid=5580375http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/article.aspx?cp-documentid=5580375Breads, soups and cereals are some of the foods which contain surprisingly high levels of salt. Salt Awareness Week (28 January to 3 February) aims to highlight the health dangers of eating high levels of the white stuff while also focussing on the amount of salt eaten by children.Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:22:56 GMTHealthy Eatinghttp://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/article.aspx?cp-documentid=5580332http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/article.aspx?cp-documentid=5580332We examine why so many Brits are hooked on yo-yo dieting and look at the changing face of diets over the last 50 years.Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:22:56 GMTHealthy Eatinghttp://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/article.aspx?cp-documentid=7041882http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/article.aspx?cp-documentid=7041882At last, the results are in. Three weeks after we launched our campaign to find the one food we Brits could not live without, we finally have a winner. Around 50,000 of you voted for your favourite food in our poll and on the Life & Style blog and, in the end, there was only 1% in it. So, without further ado and before anyone accuses us of rigging the results, the winner is…Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:22:56 GMTHealthy Eatinghttp://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/article.aspx?cp-documentid=5580344http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/article.aspx?cp-documentid=5580344It's been revealed that many 'healthy' breakfast cereals are actually putting our health at risk.Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:22:56 GMTHealthy Eatinghttp://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/article.aspx?cp-documentid=6781710http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/article.aspx?cp-documentid=6781710Help us find the one food the UK could not live without.Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:22:56 GMTHealthy Eatinghttp://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/article.aspx?cp-documentid=6691838http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/article.aspx?cp-documentid=6691838Serious health problems may arise if the colon is not properly cared for, and based on the statistics, colon health care in the UK has been woefully neglected. So how can we improve?Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:22:56 GMTHealthy Eatinghttp://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/article.aspx?cp-documentid=6690429http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/article.aspx?cp-documentid=6690429Authors Rory Freedman and Kim Barnouin were merely trying to expose the horrors of the food industry and inspire us to improve our diet when they released their manifesto, Skinny Bitch. Instead they started a best-selling phenomenon. We spoke to Rory (above left) about why they did it and what it really takes to be a Skinny Bitch (clue: it has nothing to do with your weight).Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:22:56 GMTHealthy Eatinghttp://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/article.aspx?cp-documentid=6636946http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/article.aspx?cp-documentid=6636946With the smoking ban in place and almost daily reminders of the dangers of too much salt and fat in our diet – surely we are well placed to avoid the health crises predicted for the future? Not if we continue to ignore another, equally potent, threat.Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:22:56 GMTHealthy Eatinghttp://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/article.aspx?cp-documentid=6496137http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/article.aspx?cp-documentid=6496137The popularity of raw milk on America's West Coast is rocketing - and soon it will be coming to Britain. We ask if something which flies in the face of 200 years of medical science is any good.Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:22:56 GMTHealthy Eatinghttp://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/article.aspx?cp-documentid=6476471http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/article.aspx?cp-documentid=6476471The rise of low-carbohydrate diets has given pasta a bad name. On World Pasta Day, we argue why it is time for this food injustice to come to an end.Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:22:56 GMTHealthy Eatinghttp://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/article.aspx?cp-documentid=6436663http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/article.aspx?cp-documentid=6436663Food companies are releasing new products all the time, but who has ever heard of a ‘new’ vegetable being launched? We hadn’t either, until we were sent a bucket load of baby leaf curly kale, an original take on the vitamin-packed green leafy vegetable that is being heralded as a new superfood. We take a look at its health benefits and put it to the taste test.Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:22:56 GMTHealthy Eatinghttp://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/article.aspx?cp-documentid=6237321http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/article.aspx?cp-documentid=6237321Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:22:56 GMTHealthy Eatinghttp://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/article.aspx?cp-documentid=5878643http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/article.aspx?cp-documentid=5878643If the lack of decent summer weather has left you feeling dull and low in energy, you could easily invigorate your system by adding some superfoods to your diet. Follow our guide to a summer pick-me-up for your body.Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:22:56 GMTHealthy Eatinghttp://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/article.aspx?cp-documentid=5580486http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/article.aspx?cp-documentid=5580486The news is full of stories about the high salt content in food and health experts are constantly warning us to reduce our salt consumption or face an increased risk of heart disease. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:22:56 GMTHealthy Eatinghttp://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/article.aspx?cp-documentid=5580378http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/article.aspx?cp-documentid=5580378Energy drinks such as Red Bull have become popular in the UK as a quick energy boost or as an alcohol mixer.Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:22:56 GMTHealthy Eatinghttp://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/article.aspx?cp-documentid=5580347http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/article.aspx?cp-documentid=5580347Summer is flying by, so we need to make the most of the many health-boosting superfoods that are in season.Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:22:56 GMTHealthy Eatinghttp://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/article.aspx?cp-documentid=5580458http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/article.aspx?cp-documentid=5580458Think your morning smoothie is a healthy addition to your diet? Or that a quick coffee couldn’t possibly send your weight loss plan off the rails? Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:22:56 GMTHealthy Eatinghttp://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/article.aspx?cp-documentid=5580462http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/article.aspx?cp-documentid=5580462Following the choc-fest that is the Easter weekend, many of you will no doubt have put yourself on a military-style diet. But researchers have found that, for the vast majority of people, diets actually lead to weight gain and could even put your long-term health at risk. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:22:56 GMTHealthy Eatinghttp://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/article.aspx?cp-documentid=5580435http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/article.aspx?cp-documentid=5580435Forget size zero - binge eating disorder has been identified as America’s most common eating problem – and experts believe the problem is just as bad in Britain. So why then do we know so little about it?Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:22:56 GMTHealthy Eatinghttp://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/article.aspx?cp-documentid=5580339http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/article.aspx?cp-documentid=5580339It sounds hard to swallow, but not all naughty-but-nice foods have the reputation they really deserve.Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:22:56 GMTHealthy Eatinghttp://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/article.aspx?cp-documentid=5580488http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/article.aspx?cp-documentid=5580488Water is vital to life, a fact we all know to be true. However what many don't know is that too much water is actually bad for you, and can be fatal.Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:22:56 GMTHealthy Eatinghttp://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/article.aspx?cp-documentid=5580362http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/article.aspx?cp-documentid=5580362Fruits are irresistible in the summer months, so why not choose varieties that can give your health a boost? We've selected a health-enhancing basket of super-fruits that target specific conditions such as depression, asthma and cancer.Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:22:56 GMTHealthy Eatinghttp://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/article.aspx?cp-documentid=5580470http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/article.aspx?cp-documentid=5580470Health experts have revealed that toxic chemicals have been found on fruit given to children under a government healthy eating scheme. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:22:56 GMTHealthy Eatinghttp://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/article.aspx?cp-documentid=5580521http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/article.aspx?cp-documentid=5580521Don’t be fooled into thinking that all pre-packed sandwiches are a relatively healthy lunch option. Research has revealed that some varieties contain as much salt as several packets of crisps.Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:22:56 GMTHealthy Eatinghttp://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/article.aspx?cp-documentid=5580448http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/article.aspx?cp-documentid=5580448You may think that perfect food pairings means fish and chips, ham and eggs or cheese and biscuits, but in fact it relates to the emerging popularity of food synergy.Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:22:56 GMTHealthy Eatinghttp://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/article.aspx?cp-documentid=5580380http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/article.aspx?cp-documentid=5580380Red wine has been linked to a number of health benefits, including treating colds and, most recently, as a way to counter the effects of a high-calorie diet.Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:22:56 GMTHealthy Eatinghttp://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/article.aspx?cp-documentid=5580381http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/article.aspx?cp-documentid=5580381A new survey shows how organic food is more popular than ever before with British shoppers as they go in search of healthier food choices.Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:22:56 GMTHealthy Eatinghttp://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/article.aspx?cp-documentid=5580444http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/article.aspx?cp-documentid=5580444In a counter-argument to our Lifestyle Editor's piece on why being a herbivore is much better for your health than a meat-eating diet, Ross Chainey describes what he thinks veggies are missing out on. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:22:56 GMTHealthy Eatinghttp://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/article.aspx?cp-documentid=5580443http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/article.aspx?cp-documentid=5580443In her riposte to our Health & Wellbeing Editor's ode to the benefits of eating meat, Sarah Stone describes why she'd never even think of touching the stuff.Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:22:56 GMTHealthy Eatinghttp://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/article.aspx?cp-documentid=5580329http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/article.aspx?cp-documentid=5580329The nights are longer and the temperature cooler as we head towards winter.Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:22:56 GMTHealthy Eatinghttp://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/article.aspx?cp-documentid=5580394http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/article.aspx?cp-documentid=5580394Food has become something to be feared – scare stories claim if it doesn’t make you ill, then it’ll make you fat.Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:22:56 GMTHealthy Eatinghttp://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=8959651http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=8959651A new superfood is on its way to the UK from the exotic plains of Africa. Crammed with vitamin C and antioxidants - the baobab fruit also contains unusually large amounts of calcium, even more than kale. This has meant it is very popular in parts of Africa among pregnant and breastfeeding women.Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:22:58 GMTHealthy Eating (Photos)http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=8895997http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=8895997Life can sometimes be so confusing. We can think something is bad for us for years, only to be told differently later on. We've seen this happen with beer, red wine, chocolate and now, believe it or not, it's the turn of the cigarette. Well, not quite the cigarette itself, but the nicotine it contains. A new study has revealed that nicotine actually has qualities which could benefit our health.Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:22:58 GMTHealthy Eating (Photos)http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=8867903http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=8867903Zut alors! Quelle joie de vivre! Baguette! July 14 is Bastille Day, which means that huge celebrations will be taking place all over France to commemorate the storming of the infamous prison in 1789 and the beginning of the French Revolution. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:22:58 GMTHealthy Eating (Photos)http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=8796599http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=8796599People from Worcestershire have reason to celebrate as their region gets put on the food-map which honours the likes of Manchester, Lancashire and Yorkshire. A new regional dish has been created for the first time since 1896 and Worcestershire is the proud owner. In a competition created by Lea & Perrins whose product Worcestershire Sauce is highly popular in the UK, asked the people of the region to invent a new culinary dish.Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:22:58 GMTHealthy Eating (Photos)http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=8652342http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=8652342Crack open the champers and dust off the BBQ cover because this Friday, June 20, is said to be the happiest day of the year, so why not make the most of it and party!Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:22:58 GMTHealthy Eating (Photos)http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=8573648http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=8573648The British summer is beginning and with it comes an array of gorgeous foods that reach the peak of their season and are ripe for the picking. From strawberries to crab, you may not realise how much our land actually has to offer. Eat fresh this summer and enjoy healthy yet tasty food.Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:22:58 GMTHealthy Eating (Photos)http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=7703034http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=7703034Today the humble British tea bag is celebrating its 100th birthday. We Brits love a good brew, but apparently it's an American we have to thank for the invention.Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:22:58 GMTHealthy Eating (Photos)http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=8389710http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=8389710A new report has revealed that the average British drinker downs a belly-busting 3,000 extra calories every week from booze. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:22:58 GMTHealthy Eating (Photos)http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=8300882http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=8300882Nettles have been given a bad rep because of their nasty sting and the misconception that the plant is nothing more than a weed. Be Nice to Nettles Week (May 17-28) aims to change all that by making people aware of the many benefits of this abundant plant.Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:22:58 GMTHealthy Eating (Photos)http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=8274057http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=8274057Is there anything in the world worse to eat than a limp shop bought sandwich? Soggy bread, sweaty cheese and gallons of mayonnaise on everything do little to excite the taste buds, are full of calories and fat and are an insult to the dish that is the nation's number one lunchtime bite.Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:22:58 GMTHealthy Eating (Photos)http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=8048065http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=8048065As if it was not hard enough to lose weight already, all the conflicting diet advice out there makes it even more difficult to shift a few pounds. With everyone wanting to chip in with their recommendations on how to fight the flab, sorting fact from fiction is no laughing matter. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:22:58 GMTHealthy Eating (Photos)http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=5580518http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=5580518After his high-profile quest to improve the quality of meals being served in our nation's schools, celebrity chef Jamie Oliver is now turning his attention to the adult population, and says we should all take inspiration from the second world war Dig for Victory campaign, which encouraged people to grow their own food, cut down on waste and make more of their what they already had.Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:22:58 GMTHealthy Eating (Photos)http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=7326013http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=7326013It is a truth universally acknowledged that too much fat in the diet will lead to obesity and illnesses such as heart disease, diabetes and high blood pressure. But while you should control your fat intake, it is also important to remember that not all fats are the same.Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:22:58 GMTHealthy Eating (Photos)http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=5580455http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=5580455It‘s Easter, a time to sing hymns, celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ… and stuff your face with chocolate eggs and hot cross buns. You shouldn’t feel bad about allowing yourself this rare treat; it is very easy to undo the damage done to your health and waistline.Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:22:58 GMTHealthy Eating (Photos)http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=7800631http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=7800631There is nothing we like better than a nice curry - the spicier the better. But adding extra spice does not just act to set your tongue on fire; it can also make your meal a lot healthier.Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:22:58 GMTHealthy Eating (Photos)http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=7580418http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=7580418Is there really any difference?Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:22:58 GMTHealthy Eating (Photos)http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=7516252http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=7516252With the experts seemingly changing their minds on what healthy eating actually is, it can be hard to know if your diet is good or bad for your health. The multitude of old wives' tales only add to the general state of food confusion.Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:22:58 GMTHealthy Eating (Photos)http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=7398678http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=7398678Research has revealed that many of the modern foods we consume on a daily basis are not what they seem. The coffee you grab on the way to work, for example, could contain around 600 calories, a fifth of your daily recommended allowance.Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:22:58 GMTHealthy Eating (Photos)http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=7307800http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=7307800A study has found that pregnant women should consider avoiding caffeine. Researchers found that even moderate caffeine consumption in the early stages of pregnancy significantly raises miscarriage risk.Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:22:58 GMTHealthy Eating (Photos)http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=7216421http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=7216421Has the passing of Christmas for another year left you feeling a bit down? Is the dreadful weather making you depressed? Is the fact that it is only half-way through January and you are nearly penniless enough to drive you to drink? If so, then you need to boost your mood with food.Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:22:58 GMTHealthy Eating (Photos)http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=6974815http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=6974815For many of us, New Year's resolutions mean one thing: shedding pounds. And because we assume 1 January will mark the start of our new diet regime, we allow ourselves to overdo it in the run-up to Christmas.Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:22:58 GMTHealthy Eating (Photos)http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=6868655http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=6868655The festive season may be synonymous with overindulgence, chocolate binges and bulging waistlines but many of the traditional Christmas foods we consume in industrial sized quantities are in fact packed with health benefits.Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:22:58 GMTHealthy Eating (Photos)http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=6600718http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=6600718There are some unhealthy foods you should eat as an occasional treat, others you should indulge in only once in a while and those you should avoid like the plague. The latter group tends to consist of foods which are high in unhealthy fats and other unpleasant ingredients.Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:22:58 GMTHealthy Eating (Photos)http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=6594322http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=6594322We are used to fat-free, low-cal versions of our favourite foods, and now one company has created the ultimate guilt-free treat – healthy chocolate. Just two squares of the new product gives you your recommended daily amount of antioxidants, which gave us the perfect excuse to try it out for ourselves and see how it ranks against other varieties.Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:22:58 GMTHealthy Eating (Photos)http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=6506040http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=6506040Eating the right foods can do more than just keep you looking and feeling healthy - it can also stop you from getting ill. Many fruits and vegetables have immunity boosting powers that protect your body from various illnesses and conditions.Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:22:58 GMTHealthy Eating (Photos)http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=6327115http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=6327115What have you eaten so far today? No doubt there are some good foods in there, and some bad ones too. But there are some foods that you should try and eat as much as possible, every day if you can, if you really want to give your health a long-lasting boost.Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:22:58 GMTHealthy Eating (Photos)http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=6405833http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=6405833Half the UK population may be obese in 25 years time, government ministers have warned. Figures show that even though a target to get 85% of youngsters doing two hours of sport a week by 2008 has been met, poor diet and lack of exercise mean that the obesity epidemic will continue.Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:22:58 GMTHealthy Eating (Photos)http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=5580510http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=5580510Researchers have found that, when it comes to cancer-fighting properties, fruit and vegetables that are red, purple and blue in pigment are the ones that really earn their colours. Experiments found that the colouring agents in foods such as red grapes and red cabbage stop the growth of cancer cells and, in some cases, completely destroy them.Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:22:58 GMTHealthy Eating (Photos)http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=5580493http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=5580493Health experts estimate that a third of all cancer deaths could be diet related. And while tThu, 24 Jul 2008 12:22:58 GMTHealthy Eating (Photos)http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=5580485http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=5580485Eating well is an essential part of a healthy lifestyle, and what you put into your body has an impact on many aspects of your wellbeing. Food can protect you from disease, fight infection and improve your appearance. But it can also make you ill, overweight and, let's face it, unattractive.Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:22:58 GMTHealthy Eating (Photos)http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=5580405http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=5580405There is so much conflicting diet advice in circulation that often the truth gets lost or obscured, making it harder for you to lose weight.Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:22:58 GMTHealthy Eating (Photos)http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=5580468http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=5580468Takeaway and junk food has ruined many a diet over the years. Be it a Chinese on a Friday night in or a sweaty kebab after an evening on the tiles, foods like these usually spell disaster for our waistline.Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:22:58 GMTHealthy Eating (Photos)http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=5580505http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=5580505Reading is, of course, good for the brain, but did you know that it could also help you lose weight? Scientists have, rather joyfully, announced that reading a romantic novel can double the rate at which you burn calories.Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:22:58 GMTHealthy Eating (Photos)http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=5580465http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=5580465One of the joys of travelling is enjoying some of the various cuisines on offer around the globe. But you don't have to fly away to infuse your cooking with a bit of international flavour - nowadays many of the ingredients you need are available from specialist stores and even your local supermarket.Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:22:58 GMTHealthy Eating (Photos)http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=5580472http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=5580472Eating well doesn't have to mean ditching tasty treats in favour of mung-beans, spinach and vegetable juices. There are in fact many seemingly unhealthy, fat-laden, calorie-rich foods out there that are actually good for us. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:22:58 GMTHealthy Eating (Photos)http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=5580496http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=5580496It is hard to believe it, but we are almost half way through the year already. It’s not too late to start your summer health kick, however, and one of the best ways to do this is to eat as much fresh fruit and vegetables as you can. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:22:58 GMTHealthy Eating (Photos)http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=5580382http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=5580382Winter, especially Christmas and New Year, is often a time of overindulgence.Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:22:58 GMTHealthy Eating (Photos)http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=5580342http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=5580342Experts have pinpointed Monday 22 January as the most depressing day of the year.Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:22:58 GMTHealthy Eating (Photos)http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=5580466http://style.uk.msn.com/wellbeing/healthyeating/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=5580466More good news for chocoholics – researchers have found that, when it comes to our tongues, melting chocolate gives us more of a buzz than a passionate kiss. We take a look at why chocolate is better than a quick snog and examine some of the other benefits of the once vilified treat.Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:22:58 GMTHealthy Eating (Photos)