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Nutrition basics
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Nutrition basics
When it comes to nutrition, it's all about balance - like most things in life. But what exactly is a "balanced" diet?
Find out which foods should be included in your diet and how much of them you're allowed to enjoy. In this section, we also look at the the glycaemic index (GI) and the detox diet.
Glycaemic index
The glycaemic index (GI) is an important tool that can be used by anyone trying to control his or her blood sugar levels.
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Modern man and especially modern, western man, is faced with a bewildering number of foods to choose from. Here's how to make sense of it all.
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While many people have questions about weight loss and how to combat obesity, a great number of people also want to, and need to, gain weight.
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