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Genetically Modified Foods
Genetically modified foods are from crops which have had their basic genes altered. Genes from one crop are copied by scientists and transplanted into another crop or species. Genes determine plant characteristics such as size, flavour and hardiness. By copying these genes they can be manipulated to produce other stronger, pest resistant and plentiful crops.
You Are Looking At 1000 Calories
Don’t eat ’’much’’? Can’t think why you put on weight? Perhaps you don’t swallow such a lot in terms of quantity. But, it isn’t necessarily the amount of food you can eat that counts. It’s the number of calories surplus to requirements that those ’’ doesn’t matter just this once ’’ snacks and indulgences can add...

Dieting and Eggs
October is ‘Crack an Egg’ month. Yes, eggs are good for you. If you are looking for a quick, nutritious meal never be frightened to use your egg allowance. Eggs are one of the most complete, naturally produced foods.

Dieting and Ice Cream
The weather’s hot, you’re feeling thirsty, you’re asked would you like an ice cream? How can you resist! Ice cream is a tremendous temptation but especially in the Summer months or on holiday.
Dieting and Cottage Cheese
Who says cottage cheese has to be boring? Cottage cheese has long been a synonymous with diets.
Soya Protein with your Diet
Decades ago, soya foods were one of the world’s best kept secrets. Finally, out of the closet and ready to jump into just about any recipe, soya protein can boost protein, calcium and the iron content of almost any dish.
Cucumbers for Dieting
The cucumber is a member of the family which includes courgettes, pumpkins, melons and squash. They are thought to have originated in Asia and it was Christopher Columbus who first brought them to Europe. They then became a popular vegetable and salad ingredient.
Facts about Vegetables
All fruits and vegetables are plants or parts of plants that are used as food. Many different parts of plants are eaten. For example, spinach is the leaf, carrot is the root, cauliflower is the flower and cucumber is the fruit of different plants. Nuts are the seeds contained in the fruit of certain plants. Pulses are the dried seeds from one group of vegetables.
Do You Drink Enough?
Pinch the skin on the back of your hand. Does it spring straight back into place, like a piece of elastic? If not, it could be a sign that you need to drink more water.
Chinese Eating
The UK now has a large numbers of Chinese restaurants, take-aways and Chinese supermarkets. Many exotic foods are available, but I am sorry to say that our researcher could not find calorie counts for the birds nests and 100 year old eggs which were available in the Chinese supermarket.
Dieting and Fibre
With today's hectic lifestyles, many of us neglect our diet and instead fill up on food that is quick to prepare but not necessarily nutritious. When hunger strikes, it's far more tempting to reach for high-calorie chocolate than a healthy apple. Yet the good news is that only small changes are needed to ensure you and your family eat a balanced diet that contains plenty of healthy, fibre-rich foods.
Pepper Ideas
Capsicum is the common name for pepper in many parts of the world. Peppers come in colours ranging from white to almost black and the red ones are simply ripe green ones.
Facts about Carbohydrates
The World Health Organisation and the Food and Agricultural Organisation have been studying the role of carbohydrates (which include sugars and starchy foods such as bread, potatoes, rice and pasta) in our diet and how they affect our health.
Wholegrain Shopping
Here are some shopping tips for buying wholegrain breads and cereals...
Benefits of Beans and Pulses
One reason beans are so popular in poorer countries, is that they are cheap and an excellent source of protein and can provide a great deal of variety.
Everything About Potatoes and Your Diet
What is thick-skinned, has lots of eyes, no legs, is 99.8% fat free, highly nutritious and absolutely not fattening? The answer is a potato. Yet in spite of it's benefits many people still have the old fashioned view of potatoes and seem to think that just touching one will make them gain weight.
Feeling Bloated – could it be to much wheat ?
Bloating can be caused by various things. If you suffer from feeling bloated then you should ask yourself the following; Do your ankles swell regularly, especially if you have drunk a lot of alcohol? According to nutritional experts bloating may be a sign that your kidneys need help. If you answered yes to this question, your kidneys may be under stress, so speak to your doctor.
Turn On The Water Works
More than 75% of our body is composed of water and this powerful liquid helps us burn fat more efficiently.
Fish with Your Diet
How much fish do YOU eat?
Include Herbs with Your Diet
From the early days of civilization, man has used a variety of herbs to vary and enliven the flavour and aroma of monotonous basic foods.

 

 
 
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