TRANS FATS ? THE DANGERS LURKING IN OUR FAVOURITE FOODS 
by KATE WATSON-SMYTH, 1581 words
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They make cakes creamier, biscuits crunchier and ready meals tastier. But new research reveals that trans fats have a dark side. We explain what they are and what supermarkets are doing about them
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GIVE YOUR DEFENCES A BOOST
by GRAEME WHITCROFT WHITE, 1282 words
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We all have an immune system - but what is it, why is it important and what should we eat to boost it? Here are nutritionist Suzi Grant?s top 10 super foods
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IS YOUR LUNCH GOOD FOR YOU?
by VICTORIA LAMBERT, 1429 words
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Nutritionist Kate Arnold takes a closer look at some popular supermarket lunch snacks to find out just how healthy they really are?
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WHY HAVE WE BECOME SO FAT?
by VICTORIA LAMBERT, 1439 words
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Obesity is so out of control that the Government has recently appointed a Minister for Fitness. Why has it come to this?
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THE PERILS OF BEING A FUSSY EATER
by ANASTASIA STEPHENS, 1820 words
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Are you obsessed with the latest health-food craze? No-carb diet? Cabbage soup? You may be the victim of the new eating disorder, orthorexia
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NO QUICK FIXES FOR DIETERS
by ALEXANDER WHITEREED, 482 words
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No miracle cure in sight for biscuit-related weight gain
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LOVE YOUR LIVER!
by CHARLOTTE DOVEY, 1189 words
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Everyone enjoys the odd tipple but drinking excessively can leave you with more than a hangover.
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THE GLASS HALF FULL
by GABRIELLE COLLETT-WHITE, 401 words
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That festive glass of sherry could be helping to extend your life, according to a new study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.
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VIRGIN OLIVE OIL HELPS CONTROL BAD CHOLESTEROL
by ALEXANDER WHITEREED, 393 words
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The very best olive oil brings good taste to the table
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FRESH BUT IS IT HEALTHY?
by SHARON COLLINS, 1298 words
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We're bombarded with advice to eat more fresh fruit and veg. But now there are growing concerns about how safe fresh and organic produce really is...
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