Food and Diet

Yoghurt: Scientists finally work out why it’s so good for us

Yoghurt really is good for you. Probiotics, such as yoghurt drinks that contain live ‘friendly’ bacteria, can make your gut more efficient, and may help ward off problems such as diabetes and obesity... more »

The Sunshine Vitamin: It’s good for your heart, too

Yet more good news for sun worshippers and those who eat plenty of oily fish: the vitamin D derived from either activity reduces your risk of heart disease and increases your survival chances if you h... more »

The Best Breakfast: Eating oatmeal reduces cholesterol, and much more

Eating a bowl of oatmeal for breakfast every morning could be about the healthiest start to the day you can have, a new study has discovered. The whole-grain cereal can reduce cholesterol levels, and... more »

The Milk Diet: Lose weight, but increase your cancer risk

People impressed by the milk-only diet adopted by one obese man, who shed 70kg (11 stone) in a year, may want to think twice before they try it. Taxi driver Adrian Webb weighed 280kg (44 stone) when... more »

The Best Post-Christmas Diet: Eat dark chocolate to improve your heart’s health

If you’re trying to wean yourself off the excesses of the Christmas period, a modest amount of dark chocolate every day could be the healthiest way to do it. more »

Mediterranean Diet: It can increase your chances of living longer

Eating a ‘true’ Mediterranean diet can increase your chances of living longer. You are 22 per cent less likely to die from any disease, and it can even help repair some of the damage done if you’re a... more »

Cholesterol: The Mediterranean diet reduces the risk

Forget statins – the traditional Mediterranean diet can reduce the levels of LDL cholesterol dramatically, even among people who are at high risk of heart disease. more »

Heart Health: A bottle of red wine is better than a statin

A bottle of red wine every week is better at protecting you from heart disease than cholesterol-lowering statin drugs. And if you’re moderately well off, you’re far less likely to develop heart disea... more »

Failing eyesight: It can be caused by too much processed foods

Processed foods such as white rice, pasta and bread may make your eyesight worse, especially as you get older. more »

Breast Cancer: A good diet could halve your risk

Diet may have more to do with our chances of developing breast cancer than we think. more »

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