Despite the plethora of diets based on cutting carbs, very few people really think this is a good way to lose weight. Based on our extensive survey, a combination of cutting calories and increasing activity is seen as the most effective way to lose weight (43%), followed by light exercise (33%), and sugar restriction (32%).

Under normal conditions, you could also be enjoying ‘Christmas in July’ and the Yulefest with family and friends. Considering the current pandemic however, sadly this year any ‘Christmas in July’ events may need to be either cancelled, postponed, or scaled down, but we are still here to keep you company.

The best thing about chocolate is that there is nothing wrong with chocolate. We all love it! We all want it! Chocolate comes in all forms, sorts and combinations and we can’t seem to get enough of it.

What is your comfort food? What makes you feel all warm and comfy on the inside? Comfort food is said to be always packed with calories, full of carbohydrates and fat, but it doesn’t have to be like that. We have been on the lookout for some savoury recipes, that bring back childhood memories, make you feel good, but don’t get on your hips.

Even 6,000 years ago the ancient Egyptians liked to bake, initially flat bread. Over time, a few coincidences ensured that more sophisticated baking recipes evolved worldwide. The first ‘accidental’ use of yeasts is also attributed to the Egyptians, but it was not until the invention of the microscope in 1676 that it was possible to research and understand everything in more detail.

Our recent research has identified that there are multiple drivers for people dieting:

• Most wanted to improve their health (53%)
• Half (51%) wanted to feel better about themselves
• 47% felt they were carrying too much weight.

However, there are gender differences when it comes to motivations for dieting, with more than a third of women (36%) saying they wanted to lose weight because their clothes were getting tighter, compared to over a quarter of men (27%) who cited this as an issue.

On 20^th March we celebrated World Oral Health Day. The International Sweeteners Association has showed it’s support for this occasion by promoting the importance of healthy oral hygiene. Oral diseases, such as tooth decay and gum disease, can affect many things like eating, speaking and smiling. A beautiful smile is more important than ever right now as we spend most of our time communicating with loved ones close up online.

Two out of three adults (67%) have been on a diet, with women far more likely to have tried losing weight than men (75% compared to 57% of men). The data suggests that older adults are less likely to have dieted. Only 29% of over-60s said they had been on a diet compared to 68% of 16- to 29-year-olds, 71% of 30 to 44-year-olds and 64% of 45- to 59-year-olds.

Learn to manage diabetes and live a normal life. An inspirational video that shows the story of a powerful woman which has learned to keep her diabetes under control.

Did you know that half of all diets started, fail within the first week, with 51% of adults admitting they cheat or give up within seven days.

Lack of willpower is the greatest challenge (36%), closely followed by resisting the temptation to eat something sweet (33%).