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Regular articles on all things nutrition and food. Backed by science, written and fact-checked by qualified professionals.
8 simple steps to reduce your sugar intake

Nutrition

8 simple steps to reduce your sugar intake

You don't need to follow a sugar-free diet to be healthy, but it can help to adopt a low-sugar diet by following these 8 simple steps.

Why is sugar bad for you?

Nutrition

Why is sugar bad for you?

What's so bad about sugar and how does it actually affect our body? The science behind why we should adopt a low-sugar diet.

The best diet for IBS

Nutrition

The best diet for IBS

The best diet for IBS is one based on whole foods and is personalised to your FODMAP tolerance. Find out how to do that in this comprehensive guide.

What are plant-based diets?

Nutrition

What are plant-based diets?

Plant-based diets are becoming more and more popular, but what are they? And are they good for you? Find out as we look into three plant-based diets.

Low-FODMAP diet: All you need to know

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Low-FODMAP diet: All you need to know

Low-FODMAPs are an effective treatment tool for IBS, but you shouldn't jump into it blind. Here's everything you need to know before you consider it.

Balanced diet: What does it look like?

Nutrition

Balanced diet: What does it look like?

Confused about what a balanced diet is and what you're allowed to eat? Look no further, we provide you with everything you need in this comprehensive guide.

Do weight loss shakes work?

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Do weight loss shakes work?

Weight loss shakes and meal replacements are all the rage and even available in the NHS, but do they work? Find out as we dive into the science.

Is fat bad for you?

Nutrition

Is fat bad for you?

Fat's been demonised for decades, but is it really that bad? No. Find out why as we dive into three reasons why fat is good for you.

What to eat during your menstrual cycle

Nutrition

What to eat during your menstrual cycle

You may have heard on how to match your diet to each phase of your cycle, but it doesn't need to be that complicated - find out why.

The best diet for weight loss

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The best diet for weight loss

Most weight loss diets work by reducing your calorie intake in some way. Are carbs bad? Is calorie counting good? Learn the best way to lose weight.

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