1 week ago Nutritionist reveals why intermittent fasting may be MORE effective for weight loss than cutting calories

If you've tried to lose weight before, odds are you've tried just about everything.

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2 w. ago Scientists pinpoint eating plan that works better than calorie counting

Slimmers undertaking the low maintenance diet shed more weight than those on a daily calorie restricted diet, the study found.

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2 w. ago Intermittent fasting 'military diet' better for weight loss than standard dieting

The '4:3 intermittent fasting' plan known as the military diet is popular with celebrities and showed greater weight loss over 12 months than trying to cut calories down every day

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2 w. ago Revealed: Scientists discover trendy diet loved by millions could boost bedroom performance

A group of German and Chinese researchers discovered the phenomenon was most effective among those had stuck to the diet for at least six weeks.

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2 w. ago James Corden and Ruth Jones to discuss new book at Hay Festival

The Gavin & Stacey creators will discuss the origins of the sitcom, its success and its record-breaking Christmas special at the Hay Festival.

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3 w. ago Yotam Ottolenghi: I tried intermittent fasting, and hated it. This is why we need to ditch the diets and go back to basics

The chef says we need to forget fads and focus on the joy of good food cooked with love• Yotam’s recipes for roast chicken with butter beans, and perfect potatoesThe kids normally have breakfast at 7.30. I make eggs – soft boiled, scrambled or an omelette – sliced cucumber, toast with butter and a bowl of yoghurt on the side. Whether I eat too depends on how much I ate the previous night – and how late.Last year, I decided I’d skip breakfast altogether. I was reading everywhere about the benefits of intermittent fasting (IF) and it didn’t feel like a huge sacrifice. Apparently, if I managed to avoid food for 16 hours, half of it spent sleeping anyway, I was more likely to sustain weight loss compared with following any other diet. On top of that, fasting periods are said to allow the body to repair cells and, as a result, help to reduce the risk of heart disease, diabetes, general inflammation, memory loss, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s and other maladies. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Meera Sodha’s vegan recipe for roast cauliflower with harissa pilaf | The new vegan

Roast cauli has an enticing nuttiness that makes it a great companion for spicy, herby baked riceBefore I became a food writer, I ate a lot of roast cauliflower most weeks because I adore it. I love how the florets take on flavour and fat. I enjoy how the personality of the cauliflower pops out when you roast the bejesus out of it to reveal a caramel-like bitter sweetness. And I am a fan of how cheap and comforting it is. This recipe is a celebration of the roast cauliflower and, since the oven is on anyway, I’ve made a baked rice to go with it (credit to Yotam Ottolenghi for the technique) that is herby, nutty, hot with harissa and brought together with a thwack of lemon juice. Continue reading...

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