Anne Diamond

Gastric bypass cannot heal all obesity issues: Anne Diamond warns of unrealistic expectations

Increasingly, weight loss surgery is in demand by Britains teenagers. I believe that such surgery should be available for those in serious need, but can a youngster with a weight problem be emotionally mature enough to handle such a life-altering experience?

The first lady launches battle against obesity: Anne Diamond applauds Michelle Obama’s crusade

Every time Michelle Obama travels abroad, the First Lady of the United States wins friends with her glamour, intelligence and easy style. We recently witnessed her triumphs in London and Dublin, where she seemed to dazzle everyone she met and proved an inspiration to our schoolchildren. But back home, Ms Obama has her critics. She recently stirred up controversy on the subject of the great American diet and obesity among the nations children.

Family meals are good for hearts and waistlines: Anne Diamond says that hectic lives are no excuse

The family meal, with everyone gathered around the table jostling for the best cut of meat, is dying out. I believe its decline could be one of the causes of the national obesity crisis.

Shed the pounds and risk losing your partner: Anne Diamond on the effects of losing weight

People who are overweight or obese are faced with hollow promises from the diet industry, selling the lie that losing weight is easy and will solve all of lifes problems.

Bad food, not a lack of exercise, is making children fat: Anne Diamond tackles diets with trans fats

Old fashioned prejudices have been driving our fight against obesity in the wrong direction. I have long thought so and now, at last, there is evidence.

Desire for nuggets overwhelms the grim reality: Anne Diamond believes images can change minds

Last month I was on The Wright Stuff television show debating whether we should put images of obese people on junk food packaging at the point of sale, just as cigarette packets now come with pictures of diseased lungs.

Another stick to beat the obese: Blaming those who are overweight for global warming is ridiculous, says Anne Diamond

Researchers at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine have pointed out that the rising number of obese people throughout the world demands more food production - a major cause of CO2 gas emissions.

If gluttony is a sin, perhaps we are all sinners

Is gluttony a sin? And if it is, should we blame the sinner? I struggled to answer these questions when I took part in a recent debate on TV.

Keep it fresh, fruity and fun: Children who live on junk food may have no idea what they are missing, says Anne Diamond

My dad used to say that fresh peas were better than sweets, and we often used to go to our local greengrocers on Saturdays and buy huge bags of pea pods to shell at home.

Recipe for success: Weight loss surgery does have its drawbacks, but does wonders for self-esteem, says Anne Diamond

Imagine how hard it is to throw a dinner party when you are on a strict diet. Now go a step further and imagine you have had weight loss surgery, which means if you overeat you will throw up in front of your guests.