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• Healthy calorie-controlled diet 'safe' during pregnancy

  If you're concerned about putting on too much weight during pregnancy but don't want to put your baby at risk by dieting too heavily, a new study should help to put your mind at ease.
  
  According to scientists at Queen Mary,...

• When you eat 'as important as what you eat'

  The timing of your meals could have just as much influence on your tendency to lose or gain weight as the actual food you consume, new research suggests.
  
  Scientists at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies in California have been...

• Dieters urged to keep tabs on waist-to-height ratio

  If you're worried about your heart health or your risk of developing type-2 diabetes, you may be better off keeping an eye on your waist-to-height ratio (WHtR) than worrying about your body mass index (BMI) or waist circumference alone, UK...

• Low-calorie diet may be best for sustained weight loss

  If you struggle to stick to weight-loss regimes and are worrying about how on earth to achieve that perfect summer body, you may want to try following a very low-calorie diet plan. That's because new research presented at a European obesity...

• Boost fruit and veg intake to promote health

  People who want a bikini body in time for their summer holiday may want to boost their intake of fruit and vegetables. A new survey suggests that just one-fifth of us are eating enough fruit and veg, despite the widely reported benefits for our...

• Eat eggs at breakfast to suppress appetite

  Getting through the hours between breakfast and lunch without giving in to the temptation of snacks can be a tall order, especially for those who are following a reduced-calorie diet plan. But new research suggests help could be available in the...

• Has the recession harmed your diet?

  The majority of us have changed our eating habits over the last four years, with many blaming the recession and the rising cost of food, according to a new study from PruHealth.
  
  The insurer commissioned a survey of 2,000 people, conducted...

• Maintain healthy BMI to benefit heart function, study suggests

  It is paramount for the effective function of your heart to maintain a healthy body mass index (BMI), according to a new study.
  
  New research published in PLoS Medicine suggested that a reduced BMI has a “considerable” impact on...

• Could an unflattering photograph be the incentive you need?

  A survey has found that many women decide to lose weight after seeing an unflattering photo of themselves.
  
  It can often be hard to take the plunge and embark on a weight-loss programme, but new research suggests that an unflattering...

• Study confirms benefits of jogging for health

  You don't need to spend a fortune on gym memberships or devote a significant amount of time to boosting your fitness, as new research shows that jogging for just a couple of hours a week can greatly improve your chances of long...

• Lose weight to keep your heart healthy

  If not fitting into your clothes isn't enough of an incentive to lose weight, perhaps the recent discovery that a high body mass index (BMI) is bad for your heart may spur you into action.
  
  Researchers at the University of Bristol and...