A plant-based diet is based on foods derived from plants, including vegetables, wholegrains, legumes, nuts, seeds and fruits, with few or...

The word Mediterranean refers to the origins of the diet, rather than to specific foods such as Greek or Italian foods. Using a wide...

Scientific research has shown that the closer we can get to the ideal Mediterranean diet, outlined in the pyramid chart below, the...

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Flavonoids are polyphenolic compounds ubiquitously found in plants and which are responsible for their pigmentation. They provide...

Want to lose weight and keep it off? Have you ever tried to lose weight but found it difficult? Lost a little and then regained it? In...

"Packed lunches don’t have to be boring. With a little thought and imagination they can be fun, healthy and tasty too." Follow these tips...

Cruciferous vegetables are famously low in calories and high in nutrients. A cup of cooked broccoli, for example, contains only 55...