All news on the topic: Junk food

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Woman who 'died' while giving birth says she now shows off in her bikini
Ashley Whitfield was 19st when she says she almost died during an emergency C-section, with doctors needing to perform CPR to save her life
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Office worker wants to ask colleagues to stop bringing cake or she might 'quit'
One woman is left considering leaving her job as she claims she 'sits next to the equivalent of an all inclusive buffet table' and it's having an affect on her due to her lack of willpower
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Foods containing aspartame and how much is bad for you as cancer risk explained
Despite an offshoot of the World Health Organization saying there is a 'possible' link between aspartame and cancer, the recommended daily limit remains unchanged
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Pig left unable to walk after being fed biscuits and cola for seven years
Portia the pig was left almost completely lame from seven years living off a diet of biscuits and cola, but now has a field to herself on a sanctuary in the Wirral, Merseyside
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'We hit 40 stone after gorging on takeaways but now we're unrecognisable'
Jo, 50, and John, 52, swapped the junk food for homemade, low-calorie meals, and have now been named Slimming World's 'couple of the year'
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'My marriage made me look old and drained - but I'm unrecognisable post-divorce'
Emma, a welfare case worker from Blackpool, feels "amazing" and "like walking on air" after undergoing a major transformation following the end of her 18-year marriage
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Loose Women stars locked in furious clash over giving junk food to kids
Loose Women stars Brenda Edwards and Linda Robson were locked in a furious clash today as they debated junk food for children
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Man who had weight problems 'all his life' shares how Aldi helped him lose 18st
Neil Scurrah, 40, said he struggled with weight all of his life and tried various diets to lose the pounds - before discovering an Aldi range which helped him enjoy food and lose weight
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Diet Coke can trigger 'fat storage mode' 20 minutes after sipping, expert warns
When drank in moderation, Diet Coke doesn't pose too much of a risk, but previous studies have also shown that drinking beverages with artificial sweeteners can lead to weight gain
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Expert warns of takeaway that 'disrupts' sleep and should be avoided at night
The dish is extremely popular on weekend evenings, but experts have warned that the meal can ruin a whole night's sleep and should be avoided
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Labour to ban vaping and junk food adverts to children on TV and social media
Keir Starmer said he would change advertising rules if his party gets into power with recent figures showing as many as 9% of 11 to 15 year olds have used e-cigarettes
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Labour vow to cut heart disease and stroke deaths by a quarter within 10 years
Keir Starmer is poised to set out “serious, deep, long-term changes” that also aim to slash cancer deaths and improve mental health treatment - and make the NHS "fit for the future"
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Mum feared she'd 'eat herself to death' before desperate action to lose 7st
Ashlie Foster spent £4,000 one takeaways in one year alone, but lived in fear that her weight was putting her health in danger. Determined to stay well for her children, she made a big decision...
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Mechanic sheds 6st in 10 months by ditching booze and playing football with pals
Lee O’Kelly, from Chester, also cut out junk food after deciding to shed the pounds, a decision the mechanic made after putting on weight during the Covid-19 lockdown
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Gamer living off pizza and energy drinks unrecognisable after 6st weight loss
Describing himself as a “chubby” boy throughout his childhood, Jean-Michel Bell's weight increased after high school as he became less active and focused on his hobby – gaming.
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Fast food junkie tracks incredible 11-stone weight loss by taking daily selfies
Bishoi Khella from Canada was tipping the scales at 350lb when a holiday with friends in Mexico made him change his life around - going on to lose nearly half his body weight over two years
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Dr Michael Mosley claims two diet swaps can help fast-track your weight loss
Diet guru Dr Michael Mosley has issued advice for anyone looking to lose weight, as he said making two simple changes to your diet can help you fast-track the process
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Family of blogger who swallowed poisonous substance slam mental health staff
Mental health blogger Beth Matthews, 26, died in March 2022 while under the care of The Priory Hospital Cheadle Royal in Manchester and now her devastated family have spoken out
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'Government must be held responsible for cutting public health budgets'
In the past six years the number of people with diabetes has risen from 3.6 million to more than 5 million
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Breakfast expert claims hash browns don't belong on a traditional Full English
An English breakfast typically consists of sausages, bacon, eggs, beans, tomatoes and fried mushrooms and one group want to keep it that way with a ban on hash browns
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Government food tsar quits with blast at 'insane' Tory failure to tackle obesity
Leon co-founder Henry Dimbleby said the Tory party was refusing to impose restrictions on the junk food industry due to its obsession with 'ultra-free-market ideology' - and risked storing up problems for the NHS
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Doctor unveils five-step plan to manage hunger and stop excessive food cravings
If your thoughts are always wandering to the biscuit barrel and you can’t resist a snack attack, Dr Amy Shah believes she can help you take back control of your hunger
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'Steely' Kate gives 'clear sign' of royal ambition with behind-the-scenes change
According to a source, Kate Middleton is "deeply aware" of her new elevated position as Princess of Wales and the hiring of a new private secretary is a clear sign she is redefining herself
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'Putting an actor in a fat suit to play an obese character is ableist hogwash'
Anna Morell, who works for Disability Rights UK, says actor Brendan Fraser's interviews about his role in a fat suit, beg the question: why are we still using fat suits like this?
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Warning as popular food and drink ‘increase risk of cancer death by up to 30%’
Risks of developing deadly cancers increase in people who consume high amounts of some popular food and drink products, according to a massive new study of UK adults