Food and Diet Features

Is stress making us fat?

We already know that too much stress is unhealthy. But now there's growing evidence that tension also piles on the pounds

It's OK to crave carbs

Learn why you long to eat carbohydrates, which type gives you the most energy and which ones fill you up

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