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The 5 worst dieting fads to avoid – dietitian Orla Walsh on the diets that don't work and the strategies that do

20/12/16 Nutrionist Orla Walsh photographed at Loft53 Pic: Marc O’Sullivan Make sure you know what’s on your plate Bulletproof coffee ‘Very low calorie diets are not sustainable’ Weight-loss teas The 5 worst dieting fads to avoid – dietitian Orla Walsh on the diets that don’t work and the strategies that do Independent.ie Some 80pc of… Read More »

Intermittent Fasting No Better Than Other Calorie Restriction Diets

Scientists have concluded that intermittent fasting, also referred to as the 5:2 diet or the 16:8 diet, does help with weight loss, but it’s no better than conventional calorie restriction diets for losing weight. An example of an intermittent fasting diet is feasting for 8 hours and then fasting for 16 hours. Some intermittent fasting… Read More »

More Evidence Shows Healthy Diets May Protect Brain Function

Long-term intake of leafy greens, red and dark-orange vegetables, berries and orange juice could help men avert cognitive impairment, according to a new study published in the journal Neurology, reports Medical News Today. For the assessment, researchers from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health in Boston reviewed detailed surveys provided every four years… Read More »