Low Carb Diet

Low Carb Diet Food - Tests Reveal Diet Benefits of New Potato Variety

Monday, February 13 2006 at 15:50

A new variety of potato has been shown to contain significantly less carbohydrate and calories than the average spud, presenting an alternative to dieters and disuading them from avoiding potatoes altogether.

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Diet and Nutrition

Diet and Nutrition - McDonald's Says Fries Have More Trans Fats

Monday, February 13 2006 at 15:45

CHICAGO -- McDonald's french fries just got fatter _ by nutritional measurement. The world's largest restaurant chain said Wednesday its fries contain a third more trans fats than it previously knew, citing results of a new testing method it began using in December.

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GI Diet

GI Diet - Exclusive Comeback for Porridge as Trendy Diet Takes Off

Monday, February 13 2006 at 15:41

A TRENDY diet has prompted a spurt-le in porridge sales.

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Low Fat Diet

Low Fat Diet - Study: Less Fat May Not Lower Cancer Risk

Monday, February 13 2006 at 15:37

CHICAGO -- Eating less fat late in life failed to lower the risk of cancer and heart disease among older women, disappointing news for those who expected greater benefits from a healthy diet.

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Good Housekeeping Supermarket Diet - 'Supermarket Diet' Author Advises On Shopping Smart

Monday, February 13 2006 at 15:28

Enticing packaging and nutrition labels with words you can hardly pronounce can make it hard to make healthy choices in the supermarket.

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