Shirley Elliott

Many weight loss diets - and even just guidelines for healthy eating - place the emphasis on portion control. If you're still confused about portion sizes, this article is for you. Food portions for different food groups – adults a) Milk and dairy products Milk and dairy products are rich in calcium, high-quality protein and B vitamins, especially vitamin B2 or riboflavin. Use fat-free or skim milk, yoghurt and cottage

Many women dread the menopause because they are afraid that they will gain weight once their bodies stop producing female hormones. This fear is perfectly justified because we all know older women who have gained weight after the menopause. Causes of weight gain There are a number of factors that may contribute to the weight gain associated with the menopause, namely: lack of female hormones which slows down

Many people either get so exhausted while dieting that they cannot keep up their exercise programme, or they get up early in the morning, skip breakfast and go to the gym for a strenuous workout - a situation which leaves them feeling limp for the rest of the day. The human body is designed to use fuel derived from the food we eat to support physical exertion, such as exercise. The

Did you know that depression and fatigue can often be cured by drinking a glass or two of water? Read more about this and other fascinating facts about water: Only 1,1% of the water on earth is suitable for drinking. Our bodies consist of 55 – 75% water. Depression and fatigue are often symptoms of dehydration. It is healthy to drink water with meals,

Most of us are either endomorphs or ectomorphs. Good examples of how these two types of body build react to low energy intakes are provided by the Survivor TV series. The Survivor participants are actually like experimental subjects undergoing a diet trial. Since they're isolated for a number of weeks, during which time they follow a restricted and monotonous diet and do relatively hard physical labour, they give us insight into