8AM: SHAKE UP YOUR BREKKIEFibre and fertility don't always go hand in hand, so watch those wholegrain breakfast cereals. Boffins at the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development in the US have found that, while fibre has many health

, almonds, protein powder (optional), and honey to taste. Cover and blend on high speed for 30 seconds.2. Pour into 2 tall glasses and serve immediately.Find out more about the health benefits of eating pomegranates

If you're worrried about the number of chemicals you use in your skincare regime, try these simple steps from Nicola Elliott of organic skincare company NEOM, for an instant eco- makeover of your bathroom cabinet.FOCUS ON EVERYDAY PRODUCTS: Hand washes and lotions, shower gels ar...

just 60 calories.Other health benefits of Florida grapefruit: it is cholesterol-free; it is high in fibre to help maintain healthy cholesterol levels, assist with digestion, and may help reduce your risk of colorectal cancer; it's loaded with vitamin C

that antioxidants, including vitamins C and E, may slow down ovulation, making it more difficult for women to get pregnant. Researchers found that when they applied a dose of antioxidants to the ovaries of female mice, very few eggs were released compared

Your memories of university may consist of exam stress and parties, but recent research from the BMC Public Health journal suggests that a higher education can reduce blood pressure, especially in women. The US-based study found heart disease rates

As huge supporters of female sport, here at Zest we were shocked to see an all-male BBC Sports Personality of the Year shortlist, but heartened to see the huge response from high profile women in sport. Top of our list was Dame Kelly Holmes who

A huge study, involving 85,000 women both with, and without, a family history of breast cancer has looked into the effects of exercising regularly, maintaining a healthy weight and drinking less on the risk of developing the disease. Many women who

Recent estimates from the Office for National Statistics show the number of conceptions for women aged between 30-34 has increased by 3.5% and by 3.4% for those between 34-39. And, amongst 40-year-olds and over, figures doubled: 6.6% per 1000

1. Run'Not just a fat burner, running's a classic leg and bum toner, too,' says Zest's fitness expert Jon Stratford.'Regular long runs will give you the best results, especially if you incorporate plenty of hills - all that uphill action will send your glutes into overdrive.'And ...