Health
At delicious, we’re not here to promote unhealthy weight loss. We’re here to challenge fad diets, ask important questions regarding too much salt/sugar consumption and give constructive advice for anyone curious about embarking on a vegan diet.
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Is eating a raw-food diet a healthy choice?
The raw-food diet has gained in popularity over the past few years, but is there any nutritional advantage? Sue Quinn investiagtes.
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Is it unhealthy to cut out carbs?
The anti-carb crusaders tells us carbs make us fat and increase the risk of heart disease. But is this true? Sue Quinn investigates.
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Should we all be eating seaweed?
It’s turning coffee blue, has been hailed as a weight-loss cure and is touted as a potential cancer treatment. So is seaweed a nutritional powerhouse?
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Is red wine a health food?
A low-to-moderate intake of red wine has been said to protect against heart disease, yet official advice states there are no grounds for drinking for health
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Is dark chocolate really a health food?
A web search for ‘is chocolate a superfood’ yields almost 7 million results. Can chocolate – even if it contains less sugar – ever be that good for us?
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Do artificial sweeteners cause weight gain?
With mounting concerns that sugar is fuelling the global obesity epidemic, the range of alternative sweeteners is growing. But are they causing weight gain?
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Is it unhealthy to eat fortified food?
Many foods, including eggs and bread, have added vitamins and minerals. But is it necessary, and can eating more nutrients than we need harm our health?
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Are restrictive diets bad for children?
Are parents acting irresponsibly by imposing their own diets on children? Is a vegan or gluten-free diet safe for kids? Sue Quinn investigates.
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Top five tips for going vegan
If you're looking to embrace the world of veganism, here are five really handy tips to get you on your way to being 100% vegan!
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Is organic food really better for you?
The scientific debate has been raging for years and it’s hard to know what to believe. Sue Quinn gets to the root of whether organic food really is better.
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What is inflammation – and can a diet really ease it?
Can certain foods take the heat out of inflammation, a condition now linked to a wide range of chronic health problems including heart disease?
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Are fermented foods as good for you as the headlines say?
Is eating fermented foods really a recipe for a healthy gut and improved wellbeing – or just another fad? Sue Quinn investigates.
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Do you really need to eat your five-a-day?
Conflicting reports make it difficult for consumers to be sure if you really need to eat five-a-day. Sue Quinn investigates...
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Can the right foods really boost your metabolism?
Can any single food help burn calories more quickly, or is the notion a gimmick? Sue Quinn investigates whether you can boost your metabolism with food.
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Is fresh food really more nutritious than frozen food?
Over 30 per cent of Britons believe frozen food is inferior to fresh. Is it time to reconsider the ‘fresh is best’ mantra? Sue Quinn investigates.
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Make-ahead low-sugar breakfast recipes your children will love
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Is there such a thing as a superfood?
Superfood is a buzzword you can’t escape, along with other 'health terms' such as ‘detox’ and ‘cleanse’. But can superfoods really weave nutritional magic?
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Is a raw food diet actually good for you?
Chefs with a love for bake-free pizzas and uncooked brownies is helping normalise the idea of ‘eating raw’. But can a diet that outlaws cooking be healthy?
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Is coconut oil actually good for you?
Once considered a dietary villain, coconut oil is now lauded as a superhero of the food world. Do the facts justify the hype? Sue Quinn negotiates the topic
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Is going on a detox good for you?
What are toxins and how do they actually affect our health and is going on a detox good for you? Sue Quinn tells us all...
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Will eating fat make you fat?
New research shows that some fats are good for us, and low-fat diets might cause us to pile on the pounds. Confused? Sue Quinn explores this weighty topic.
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Is the juicing craze really good for you?
Juicing is a craze that won’t go away – but is it healthy, harmful or little more than hype? Sue Quinn extracts the facts.
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Is it really healthier to go gluten-free?
Is going gluten-free actually good for you – or is it a pointless fad? Sue Quinn talks to the experts and provides us with the facts.
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Are all sugars the same?
It’s a subject so sticky even the experts are divided. Are all sugars the same? Are so-called ‘unrefined’ sweeteners healthier than the white stuff?
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Do you really need to drink two litres of water a day?
The idea that we should drink two litres of water a day has become a widely accepted health maxim. But is there any scientific basis for this advice?
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Is red meat really that bad for you?
Red meat is being linked with health problems such as cancer and heart disease. But is it really that bad? Dietitian Juliette Kellow investigates
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Is eating together better for you?
Only one third of families eat together every night. Are we missing out on the much-touted benefits of family meals, or is communal eating overrated?
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30 chicken recipes under 300 calories
If you’re looking for a meal that’s on the lighter side, these low-calorie chicken recipes all contain 300 calories or less.
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