Today's myth-buster

Date published: 27 January 2009

False - Drinking water that is ice cold doesn't use up any more calories than drinking water at room temperature.

If you do want to lose weight, it's important not to go on a 'crash diet'. Losing weight takes time.

The most effective way to lose weight - and keep it off - is by changing your lifestyle for good.

You need to eat a healthy balanced diet, which means eating plenty of fruit and vegetables, basing your meals on starchy foods, cutting down on foods high in sugar or fat, and by being more physically active.


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