Ali Hale

Ali compensates for her chocolate obssession with a disconcerting love for salads and cycling (albeit not simultaneously). She writes for The Office Diet, a website of ideas, tips, hints and recipes for busy desk-bound workers. 

Ali recently released the Dieting Basics eBook.

Ali's Latest Articles

On-Off Fasting: Does It Work?

A small study carried out at the University of Illinois suggests that "on-off fasting" (fasting on alternate days) may help obese people to lose weight and to lower their cholesterol levels.

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7 comments · November 20, 2009

UK Calorie Recommendations To Increase?

A draft report from the Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition suggests that the UK's recommended daily calorie intakes (currently 2,000 for women and 2,500 for men) might need to be revised. The good news? They're thinking of putting the figures up, perhaps by as much as 16% - around 400 calories for men.

And the bad news..?

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7 comments · November 16, 2009

Is Teen Obesity Associated With MS Later In Life?

Researchers believe that being obese at age 18 may be linked with developing multiple sclerosis (MS) as an adult. » more
1 comments · November 12, 2009

Are Calorie Totals On Menus Effective?

New legislation in New York City has required calorie information on menus since early this year. But are the calorie figures having any effect on consumer's choices? » more
14 comments · November 10, 2009

How Obesity is Changing the Healthcare Industry

Recent figures show a staggering rise in the number of UK patients admitted to hospital due to obesity. In 2003/04, just 1,746 people were admitted: in 2008/09, that figure was over four times as large: 8,085. » more
7 comments · November 5, 2009

Obesity Liver Damage Worse Than Alcohol?

Here's yet another reason to think twice about supersizing your fries: cirrhosis.

When you hear the words "cirrhosis of the liver", you probably think of alcohol as the cause. Most of us are aware of the link between obesity and diabetes, high blood pressure and stroke - but we don't realize how much damage excess weight can do to our livers.

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17 comments · November 3, 2009

How Many Calories in a School Lunch Box?

A panel from the Institute of Medicine (part of the National Academies) has recommended to the government that school-provided meals should include more fruits, vegetables and wholegrains - even though this would push costs up.

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20 comments · October 28, 2009

Are Smart Choices Food Labels A Waste of Space?

After the Smart Choices label, two years in development, was applied to products like Froot Loops and mayonnaise, state and federal authorities have been encouraging companies to stop using it. » more
11 comments · October 27, 2009

Larger Waist Size May Increase Women's Cancer Risk

Exercise Alone Won't Help You Lose Weight

Could You Have Pre-Diabetes?

Talk Therapy (CBT) Helps Treat Bulimia

Greater Risk of Heart Defects for Babies Born to Overweight Moms

New York City Bans Bake Sales In Schools

Losing Weight Helps Patients With Kidney Disease

Mediterranean-Style Diet Bad For Your Wallet

Only One In Eight British Kids Get Enough Exercise

Shock: Larger Models at London Fashion Week!


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