Nutrition & Dieting Articles

New research evidences suggest that drinking coffee reduces the risk of type II diabetes, Parkinson’s disease and some cancers. On the other hand, the drink is known to increase the risks of cardiovascular disease, hypertension and osteoporosis.

This article looks at the foods that diabetics should include in their diet by virtue of their nutritional benefits and also lists some foods that diabetics should avoid based on their adverse effects on blood sugar or diabetic complications.

The most stubborn place to shift excess fat from is the belly region and most people who want to lose weight or tone up find it hard to get rid. But most of the time its down to nutrition and these foods are great at lowering that waist line.

Counting calories can work for some people - but it's ineffective for most of us, for a variety of reasons, not least that we have no real idea what's in our food at a really fine level, and we're not great at counting up what we do know about.

This article looks at some of the top vegan protein sources and why they are ideal and also gives some vegan high protein recipes.

In a radical move to fight obesity, the Mexican government has decided to put severe restrictions on TV ads for fast food and soda.

Dieting and losing fat means no dessert, right? Brownies, ice cream, cheesecake and puddings all have to go. Or do they? With the right recipes, desserts can be part of your diet, perhaps even on a daily basis!

With strength and definition becoming more popular people are realising nutrition is just as important as the amount of weight you lift. Try these protein rich meals to boost your muscle growth.

Thinking of going on a (partially) raw food diet? Just curious what a raw food diet is, and why people decide to stay away from cooked meals? Read on to find out more about the basics of raw food.

Did the summer heat send your kitchen inspiration packing? These quick and healthy vegetarian meal ideas should get you back on track in no time.