Tesco Diets | Diet & Nutrition

Gi: What's it all about?

Fri, 09 Apr 2010 13:21:49 GMT

Gi is quickly becoming a hot topic in the world of nutrition. But what is Gi all about? Great ideas? Good intentions? In this case, Gi stands for Glycaemic Index. While most of us will have heard of, and might even have tried, low carb plans, low Gi is another way to control carbohydrate intake while still including carbohydrate food in our diet.

How healthy is your diet

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 10:17:20 GMT

Do you think you know all there is too know about nutrition & food? Well you might be surprised to find you are not as clued in as you thought. Try our quiz & see if your score puts you in the 'genius' or 'needs to try harder' category.

Online dieting works!

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 11:42:56 GMT

Not sure if online dieting will really work? For the first time, scientists have formally assessed the effectiveness of dieting over the internet.

Dine out lose weight! Here's how...

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 13:00:09 GMT

Wondering if dieting means that your social life has to hibernate in the deep freeze, next to that tub of Haagen-Dazs? You might be surprised to know that dieting & dining out can go hand in hand...if you make the right choices.

5 a day - the easy way

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 12:59:50 GMT

We all know that we should be eating more fruit & vegetables. Diets rich in fruit and veg will help you find your way to better health. Kellie Collins, takes a closer look at the Department of Health's recommendations to help you find your way to 5 a day.

Starvation diets - why they won't work

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:57:19 GMT

Whether it's a water-only detox, skipping meals or surviving on cabbage soup or grapefruit, the body only recognises one thing -starvation. As the Nutrition Team explains, this is not the answer to permanent weight loss...

Drop pounds with the Mushroom Diet

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 10:10:40 GMT

By simply swapping meat for mushrooms in just four meals a week as part of a healthy balanced diet, 10 volunteers in a north London diet study group managed to lose an average 12.7 pounds over five weeks, with the top dieters shedding a stone and half.

Find a diet plan to suit you!

Mon, 02 Mar 2009 15:34:46 GMT

Whether you are a vegetarian or a junk food addict we have the perfect diet plan for you' Try our quiz to see what diet type will suit you best.

How 'healthy' is your lifestyle knowledge?

Thu, 19 Feb 2009 18:25:09 GMT

Answer our fun quiz to discover how knowledgable you are when it comes to leading a healthy lifestyle.

Overcoming binge-eating

Thu, 19 Feb 2009 18:23:58 GMT

We now have a proper name for the monster that plagues so many. A person who suffers with binge-eating disorder often accepts and minimises the difficulties associated with the illness. However, once you acknowledge that you have an illness there ARE measures that you can take to remove yourself from this cycle of over-eating and self-loathing.

Don't let baby fat weigh you down!

Thu, 19 Feb 2009 18:22:42 GMT

Thinking about having a baby? Or have you recently joined the ranks of new mums? While weight gain is a natural & healthy part of pregnancy, many women are anxious to get back to their pre-baby weight. Here's some tips.

Are meal replacements the best way to lose weight?

Thu, 19 Feb 2009 18:21:20 GMT

Are meal replacement diets - those which rely on shakes, soups and bars, the best way to lose weight and keep it off? Our nutrition team has the answers...

Is middle age spread inevitable?

Thu, 19 Feb 2009 18:14:52 GMT

Dr. Barbara Wilson assesses whether the belief that waist bands are built to expand is really true.

Portion control

Thu, 19 Feb 2009 17:23:35 GMT

Successful dieting isn't all about just eating healthy foods, it's also crucial to eat the right quantity of healthy food. Here's our guide to portion size, an essential element to your diet.

Does yo-yo dieting work?

Thu, 19 Feb 2009 17:19:55 GMT

In a recent newspaper column, Anne Diamond says that slimming has made her fat. Can this be true? Can diets really make you fat? Our nutritionist, Dr Barbara Wilson, has the answers.