Can falling in love make you fat? Well,new research is proving that it does. Cosy nights in watching the tv and snacking all evening is piling on the pounds. Being in a settled relationship really does increase the likelihood of weight gain. Couples weigh more than single people, despite adopting a healthier lifestyle, exercising more and eating better.

Researchers put this down to the fact that you don’t need to be as careful over your appearance when you have already attracted your partner. When couples have children in the household, they will then eat the children’s leftovers too, which all contributes to weight gain.

Date nights and romantic dinners are also to blame, we are now going out to eat more often than ever before and it is a very sociable and fun activity.

For couples in long term relationships, food plays a big part. It tends to be the longer you’ve been together, the more food will be consumed. The food does tend to be healthy though, with more fruit and vegetables being consumed.

Now for some shocking news; apparently recycled toilet water is healthier that tap water, and volunteers even preferred the flavour of the toilet water! Amid fears of a global water shortage, marketing is aiming to promote the benefits of recycled sewage water. Recycled water is safe to drink as all harmful components are flushed out before they reach the drinking supply.  I think it might take a while before we are all ok with that concept!