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Diet Bytes
March 2006
By WLR Dietitian
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Skinny Spuds You'll Like... This month, the papers
have been full of news about a new spud that looks set to
bring an end to couch potatoes! Naturally Best, the
Lincolnshire company behind Vivaldi Potatoes, claims it’s
humble spud contains on average, 26% less carbohydrate and a
third fewer calories, compared to other varieties of potato.
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more...
Don't Blame it on the Pill... Many women blame the
pill for making them pile on the pounds but new research
reveals there’s no clinical evidence to suggest that
contraceptive pills cause weight gain. So why do many women
associate weight gain with going on the pill?
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Good
News on Fruit and Veg... Most of us know the
importance of eating fruit and veg when it comes to shifting
those excess pounds and staying in great health. But this
month, the medical press has been packed with even more
stories about the health benefits of getting your five-a-day.
Read more...
New Diet
Foods... The start of the year has seen supermarket
shelves loaded with new products that promise to be healthier
and help with the battle of the bulge. Here’s a round up of
some of the most popular.
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Waist
Away Gallstones... Having a fat tummy – even if your
body mass index (BMI) is within the normal range – could mean
you’re more likely to develop gallstones and need surgery to
remove them, according to a new study published in the journal
Gut. Read
more...
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