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Herby feta quinoa bowl

Sides, sauces and dips

Herby feta quinoa bowl

A vegetarian side with uncooked quinoa, rocket, and spinach. Ready in 30 mins. Serves 4. Developed by Second Nature dietitians.

Lamb pilaf

Lamb

Lamb pilaf

A gluten-free lamb recipe with lamb mince, carrots, and ras el hanout seasoning. Ready in 40 mins. Serves 4. Developed by Second Nature dietitians.

Prawn cocktail

Sides, sauces and dips

Prawn cocktail

A gluten-free side with prawns, avocado, and little gem lettuces. Ready in under 15 mins. Serves 2. Developed by Second Nature dietitians.

Chorizo breakfast bowl

Breakfast and eggs

Chorizo breakfast bowl

A gluten-free breakfast with corn on the cob, vine cherry tomatoes, and cauliflower rice. Ready in 30 mins. Serves 2. Developed by Second Nature.

Foundayo (orforglipron): what it is, how it works, and when it’s coming to the UK

Weight-loss medications

Foundayo (orforglipron): what it is, how it works, and when it’s coming to the UK

Foundayo (orforglipron) is a daily GLP-1 pill for weight loss with no fasting requirements. FDA-approved April 2026. Average weight loss 11.2% at 72 weeks.

Why people on Mounjaro and Wegovy face stigma that ’dieters’ don’t

Current Health

Why people on Mounjaro and Wegovy face stigma that ’dieters’ don’t

New research finds GLP-1 users are judged more harshly than dieters, and sometimes more than people who haven't lost weight. Here's what the study shows.

Retatrutide vs Wegovy: which works better for weight loss?

Weight-loss medications

Retatrutide vs Wegovy: which works better for weight loss?

Retatrutide produced 28.7% weight loss in trials vs Wegovy 7.2 mg's 20.7%. Retatrutide isn't UK-approved yet; Wegovy is the current option.

Retatrutide side effects: what the trials show and how to manage them

Weight-loss medications

Retatrutide side effects: what the trials show and how to manage them

Retatrutide's main side effects in trials: nausea (43%), heart rate increase of ~6.7 bpm, and dysesthesia (20.9%) at the 12 mg dose. Not yet UK-approved.

Retatrutide vs Mounjaro

Weight-loss medications

Retatrutide vs Mounjaro

In trials, retatrutide reached 28.7% weight loss vs Mounjaro's 22.5%. Retatrutide isn't UK-approved yet, so Mounjaro is the current option.

Pumpkin pie

Dessert

Pumpkin pie

A vegetarian dessert with almonds, coconut flour, and flaxseed. Ready in 1 hr 15 mins. Serves 8. Developed by Second Nature dietitians.

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