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Are 800-calorie-a-day diets safe and do they work?

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Every issue is researched by our dietitians, registered nutritionists and GP

Why you can trust us

The Healthy Food Guide experts believe that making small diet and lifestyle changes brings the best long-term gains. This is how we help you move to a healthier way of life

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This month you’re concerned with environmental claims, recipe flavourings and our yogurt verdict

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HOME-GROWN ADVICE FROM JENNIFER IRVINE

WHICH LOWCALORIE ICE CREAMS ARE WORTH BUYING?

Enjoying creamy ice cream is no longer a sure way to wreck your healthy diet. Niamh Leonard-Bedwell looks at the best slimmed-down versions in terms of taste, nutrition and satisfaction

These simple checks can ADD I YEARS TO YOUR LIFE

Do you often take your health for granted? If you’re a man, that’s not unusual. Jo Waters looks at how men can reduce their risk of dying too young

10things you need to know about HPV

Dawn Harper’s column on cervical cancer testing in our April issue led to questions in our mailbox about the human papillomavirus (HPV) that causes it. Here, she provides the answers

GOUT The hidden dangers to watch for

It’s often treated as a joke, but the stereotype of boozy old men with over-rich diets no longer fits. Jo Waters busts the myths about this painful arthritic condition and explains why more women are suffering from it

CUTTING CALORIES How low can you go?

Health experts have always discouraged extreme diets and rapid weight loss, but 800kcal-a-day diets based on shakes and soups are gaining in popularity – and credibility. Dietitian Juliette Kellow looks at the pros and cons

YOUR DIET PLAN YOUR WAY

The delicious, nutritious and versatile way to lose weight and keep it off for good and keep it off for good

NOW KEEP GOING…

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Pick and mix your meals

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Healthy TONIGHT!

With 30 min (or less) kitchen time, our filling suppers will free you up on light summer evenings

RAISE the BAR-BECUE

Make outdoor meals sizzle with the variety of flavours and healthy ingredients in our imaginative plates

6pm panic

This low-carb supper from Mindful Chef is a healthy take on Malaysian comfort food. It’ll be an instant vegan favourite

Dinner for one

Lamb steaks are high in iron, and our quick dish is special enough to scale up for guests, too

MOUSSAKA

This rich lamb dish is usually loaded with calories and saturated fat, but with a few adjustments and clever swaps, it sits happily in a healthy, balanced diet

Why NOM is the new normal

The inclusive approach to cooking of two down-toearth chefs turned bloggers from The Wirral has shot their book Pinch of Nom to the top of the charts. We picked our favourite recipes

LUNCHES that work for you

Tired of the same old sandwich shop options? Make our easy recipes the night before and enjoy a balanced, goodfor- you midday meal

ONE for the ROAD?

These healthier bites will be a hit with the whole family, and are perfect to pack for picnics, lunchboxes or an office snack

SUMMERTIME and eating out is easy…

When the heat is on, we often relax into overeating. Nutrition editor Amanda Ursell helps you make healthier al fresco choices

Walk your way to GOOD HEALTH

Stretch your legs, build your strength and discover

HOW TO7 lose the belly in days

Struggling to find time for exercise? YouTube trainer Lucy Wyndham-Read claims it only takes seven minutes of exercise for seven days to start trimming your waist. Try her easy moves

GET THE HOLIDAY LOOK… and keep it glowing

Want to look effortlessly groomed all summer? Leah Hardy rounds up the best, most accessible salon treatments to jump-start your beauty regime, and expert tips to help you maintain it

Nutrition lowdown

We cut through the science to help you work out how our recipes – and the foods you buy in the supermarket – fit into a balanced, healthy diet

Type 2: being overweight is not the only risk factor

You may be trim, but if you’re suffering the telltale signs of type 2 diabetes, it’s time to see your GP. Emma Elvin, senior clinical adviser at Diabetes UK, has this advice on who’s most at risk and what to watch for