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The 10 Best steam cleaners
Tuesday 16 April 2013
Trade in your mop and bucket and get to work on that stubborn grease and grime
Eating oily fish 'can extend life'
Monday 01 April 2013
Eating oily fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids can add years to your life, a study has shown.
Pong-ee! Amol Rajan tries the new Walker's potato crisps
Wednesday 27 February 2013
Our writer, a bi-weekly restaurant critic for the Independent on Sunday (and not a massive crisp fan) tries the new "real food flavours" crisps
Start spreading the news - saturated fat 'is not so bad,' says study
Tuesday 05 February 2013
US research suggests that margarine might have been more harmful than butter and lard all along
Fish oil supplements won't keep the doctor away, finds new research
Wednesday 31 October 2012
Eating two portions of oily fish a week could help ward off a stroke, research suggests.
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Friday 05 October 2012
Food news and reviews
'Health benefits' of cereal bars are nothing but a myth, says study
Saturday 18 August 2012
The image of cereal bars as a healthy snack is a myth, according to a study that found many contain high levels of fat and sugar. All but one of the 30 bars tested were high in sugar, with 16 containing levels above 30 per cent, the consumer group Which? found.
Fish oil does not aid memory loss
Wednesday 13 June 2012
Omega-3 supplements do not appear to prevent mental decline in old age, a study review has shown.
Dieting craze blamed for cholesterol surge in Sweden
Monday 11 June 2012
A dieting craze in Sweden has been blamed for a surprise surge in cholesterol levels that may be putting people at increased risk of heart disease.
The 10 Best eco cleaners
Tuesday 08 May 2012
Keep your house clean and protect the environment at the same time with this range of chemical-free products
How To Be Beautiful: Cleansing with oils
Sunday 05 February 2012
The way we do our hair or make-up alters regularly, but it's unlikely that the stuff in our make-up bag mutates so conspicuously. Cosmetic colours vary, formulas improve, but – generically speaking – the products themselves remain the same.
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