There's a tonne of information on health out there... so we've sorted through the chaff to bring your the wheat. Don't forget; if you have a medical condition, consider MedibandPlus - details Visit MedibandPlus. And in the mean time, stay happy, healthy and safe.

1. The food that prevents you losing weight

Dieting is tough for many people, but with the help of a few tricks and a little knowledge, you can make that diet goal a reality. Did you know that eating fewer carbohydrates (breads, pasta, potatoes) helps your body burn fat faster? A story published recently in the European Journal of Applied Physiology relayed how women who'd not eaten carbs lost more weight in a treadmill session than those who had.

2. Eating out is expensive and bad for you.  Going for the quick solution at your local fast food joint is convenient - but it's a nutritional killer says a new US study. 96% of chain restaurants don't meet the guidelines for calories, sodium, fat and saturated fat set by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Essentially, avoid fast-food chain restaurants if you want to stay healthy.

3. The foods you should refrigerate, but probably don't. With fridge space at a premium you probably keep all four of these foods in your pantry. Unfortunately, that's not such a good idea says this article, for a variety of reasons, including oxygenation, heat damage and light damage. If you love natural peanut butter and live in a warm climate, heat will cause the nuts to go rancid if not consumed within a month or so. The same applies to your cooking oils. if they're in your pantry for more than a month or so, they need to be stored in the fridge.

4. Good news if you love bananas. If you, or your children, work hard to stay fit and love a big sports drink at the end of your session, then think bananas instead. Science Daily says that just one banana has the fibre, nutrients and antioxidants your body needs to replace those it's just lost. Without the high price and the sugar. Fluid? Drink more water.