Snacking & Cravings Features

Diets A-Z: Low carbo-licious?

Another low-carb craze has arrived. Advertised as guilt-free chocolate bars - a snack that you can eat without getting fat

Diets A-Z: Low-carb bars tried and tested

A panel of five testers try a selection of ten low-carb bars and give us their verdicts

Good grazing behaviour

Find out why sit-down dinners are better for you than grazing and snacking

Is shaping up hard to do?

Shape Up Challenge nutritionist Dr Wynnie Chan answers your questions about diet, weight loss and exercise

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

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

Light bites for bikini bodies

Aiming for a beautiful bikini body this summer does not mean you have to go hungry. In fact, eating little and often is the key to maintaining a good metabolism. So get snacking on these tasty treats

Make snacks work for you

Many of us suffer a dieting downfall and end up snacking on unhealthy options like crisps and chocolate. Yet by choosing wisely, snacking can be a positive and healthy contribution to your diet