Starchy vegetables put on the pounds

Can they contribute to weight gain?Eating starchy vegetables, such as peas and corn, can put on the weight, but sticking to high-fibre and low glycaemic fruits and vegetables will help you shed the pounds.What should I be eating?A diet that’s rich in berries, apples...

Heart failure linked to fructose

Can fructose in drinks and ready-meals lead to heart failure?Fructose – often used as a ‘healthier’ alternative sweetener in fruit juices and drinks – can trigger uncontrolled growth of the heart, leading to heart failure, new research has found.What has...