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
Salad vs. Big Mac: Which Has More Calories?
Perhaps you've been eating healthily, switching your usual fast-food lunch for a salad from a supermarket.
If you haven't been seeing the results you'd like, it could be because that innocent-sounding salad contains more calories and fat than a Big Mac.
» moreBoil Carrots Whole for More Nutrients
One of the more intriguing news stories to catch my eye recently was a report on research that boiling carrots whole locks in more nutrients - especially falcarinol, an anti-cancer compound.
The study was led by Dr Kirsten Brandt of Newcastle University in the UK, and was presented at NutrEvent in France.
» moreCan Smells Curb Your Appetite?
The New York Times published a piece on various scented "weight loss" or "appetite suppressant" products this week: A Slimmer You May Be a Whiff Away. These products purport to reduce hunger, or help you feel satisfied for longer.
But, is there any science behind these claims?
» moreFood Allergies In Kids Linked To Obesity
A new study looking at data from 4,000 kids suggests there is a link between food allergies and obesity.
The research was led by Dr. Cindy Visness, and published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology.
» moreGout Now Afflicting More Americans
Gout, a disease often associated with rich men and rich foods, is making a comeback. As the American population becomes older and heavier, instances of the disease are rising.
Gout is actually a very painful form of arthritis, affecting the big toe and other joints, and is sometimes called "the disease of kings."
» moreNew Study Suggests Why Obese People Overeat
A new study published in the journal Obesity Surgery, suggests that very obese individuals have a different physical repsonse to food than that of normal weight individuals.
Most of us are completely baffled as to the reasons for overeating, and so this study proves an interesting read.
» more5 Dieting Excuses You Can Beat Today
Are you putting off getting started on a healthy diet? Are you forever waiting until Monday, until all the stars are aligned, or until there are five weekends in the month?
It's always easy to come up with reasons to avoid getting going with a healthy eating or weight-loss plan. But all too often, these reasons are really just excuses. Take these five, for example...
Get Your Vitamin D And Keep Your Mind Agile
A study of 3,000 European men has indicated that vitamin D helps to keep us mentally agile in later life.
The research was carried out by David Lee and colleagues at the University of Manchester in the UK, and published in the Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry.
» moreNew Pregnancy Guidelines: Obese Women Should Gain Less Weight
Americans Following Unhealthier Lifestyles Despite Public Campaigns
First-Time Dads Gain 14lbs During Pregnancy
10 Ways to Restart Your Diet After a Break
Get Your Five-A-Day For Under $1.50
The Obesity Epidemic: Is Overeating Alone to Blame?
Why Should Healthy Employees Be Rewarded?
Snack On Popcorn Rather Than Potato Chips
Ban Junk Food From Vending Machines?
How Many Calories In Your Burger and Fries?
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