Is your diet MAKING YOU ILL?

At this time of year, shaping up and losing the weight we’ve gained over the Christmas period is often at the forefront of our minds. In fact, a recent YouGov survey confirmed that 53% of women had made a New Year’s resolution to lose weight at least once in their lives.

Doctors agree that if we’re overweight, shifting those excess pounds is good for our health. Losing weight can help lower our risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke, type 2 diabetes, certain cancers, asthma and depression, and means we’re less likely to become seriously ill and need hospital treatment if we contract COVID-19.

But to gain these health benefits, it’s vital to shape up safely and sensibly. Here’s how to avoid some of the most common slimming mistakes.

SLIMMING SLIP-UP #1

• YOU GIVE UP CARBS

Many of us ditch carbs to lose weight, but this can leave us feeling light-headed, dizzy, tired and nauseous. Low