Steer clear of fad diets Even well-known weight-loss programmes like the Atkins diet carry risks. -ST
Mum won Miss Body Perfect title Mother of-two Aliza Elizabeth proved that women are still able to regain their figure after childbirth when she beat 12 other contestants to be crowned the Bizzy Body Ambassador 2009. -The Star
The colour of weight loss A super antioxidant that gives seafood like lobsters, salmon and crabs its characteristic pink hue can help you lose weight.
Eat like a champ One man's meat is another man's training aid. Find out how Olympians eat their way to winning form. -ST
Slow eating trims calorie intake Researchers found that women ate nearly 70 fewer calories when they slowed down and felt more satisfied. -Reuters
Diet foods might cause kids to overeat In a study of juvenile rats, it was found that diet foods disrupted their ability to learn how various flavors correlate with calories.