Foods for a healthy gut What are probiotics and what do they do? Discover the benefits of probiotics and prebiotics, the best foods, drinks and supplements, and how to boost good gut bacteria for a healthy digestive system. Why eat 30 plant foods a week? Is 30 plant-based foods a week the new five-a-day? We …
How does a detox diet work? Lasting anything from 24 hours to a few weeks, ‘detox’ diets vary but often involve: Fasting for short periods Eating only fruit and vegetables, or their juices Cutting out major food groups, such as wheat/gluten and dairy Avoiding caffeine, sugar or alcohol Supplementing with a ‘detox’ solution, pill or …
Low-carb diets Cutting carbs generally has the aim of sending the body into a state of ketosis, a fat-burning process. Plenty of celebrities talk about avoiding carbs – from Kim Kardashian (who says she cuts them out completely to lose weight) to Halle Berry, who uses a keto diet to help manage her diabetes. Read …