Food and Diet Features

iVillage Voices - real life stories

Feeling stuck or unsure which way to go? Why not get a variety of opinions on a subject to see the bigger picture. Get topical and informative advice here from members of iVillage on a range of topics from relationships to financial issues

Jonny Bowden biography

Learn all about nutritionist Jonny Bowden and his weight loss and healthy eating philosophies

Just how healthy are 'health foods'?

We generally trust that 'health foods' will benefit us in the way they claim to, but just how good for us are they?

Keeping a diet diary

A record of what you eat is one of the keys to successful weight-loss - find out how to make a diet diary work for you.

Life after a diet

How can you avoid gaining back your weight after your diet is over? We tell you how.

Life detox tips

If you're feeling generally under the weather, physical and emotional toxins maybe to blame. Amanda Hamilton and Sandy Newbigging, authors of Life Detox, share their tips to get you started

Low carb diets

Read about why low-carb diets might help some people in the weight loss battle.

Lower your cholesterol now

Try these simple tips to lower your cholesterol and feel healthier.

Master your metabolism

Boost your metabolism and lose weight with these diet and fitness strategies.

No more yo-yo diets

Continual crash dieting can lead to ups-and-downs in your weight.