Diet

Food labels claim "zero trans fats", but what does this mean in terms of your health. Is it a good thing or not?

Diet after diet fails you. The perfect diet must be out there somewhere. How can you identify diet hogwash and prevent yourself from falling in to the yoyo diet and expanding waist line trap?

At around 105 calories for a medium sized banana, this fruit makes a convenient snack that is packed full of essential nutrients. What does it do for your health?

The Glycemic Index has been put forward as a means to control blood-glucose levels in people with diabetes. There may also be health benefits associated with consuming fewer high GI foods and more low GI foods for most people.

Lettuce is a traditional basic ingredient in many salads. Due to its low calorie profile it may be considered a healthy addition to any diet. But how nutritious is lettuce?