Diet

At around 105 calories for a medium sized banana, this fruit makes a convenient snack that is packed full of essential nutrients. What does it do for your health?

The Glycemic Index has been put forward as a means to control blood-glucose levels in people with diabetes. There may also be health benefits associated with consuming fewer high GI foods and more low GI foods for most people.

Lettuce is a traditional basic ingredient in many salads. Due to its low calorie profile it may be considered a healthy addition to any diet. But how nutritious is lettuce?

Detox programs promise a variety of health benefits for very little effort. They sound almost too good to be true, so what's the catch?

Without enough fat in your diet your health will flounder, but too much dietary fat brings other health problems. What does fat do for you?