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Do eggs raise your cholesterol levels?

Myth Busting

Do eggs raise your cholesterol levels?

Do eggs raise your choleserol and increase your risk of heart disease? No. In this guide we bust the myth that eggs raise choleserol.

The paleo diet: Is it good for you?

Nutrition

The paleo diet: Is it good for you?

The paleo diet has risen in popularity in the last 10-15 years with many reported benefits, but does the science stack up against the claims?

How to lose weight fast

Nutrition

How to lose weight fast

How to lose weight fast? Improve your health and speed up your weight loss journey with these six easy, evidence-based steps.

A beginner’s guide to weight loss with exercise

Exercise

A beginner’s guide to weight loss with exercise

Losing weight with exercise can be tougher than people think. Here's 8 ways to guarantee successful weight loss with exercise.

Exercise for weight loss: Does it work?

Exercise

Exercise for weight loss: Does it work?

Exercise for weight loss is always promoted as a primary recommendation, but does it actually work? The short answer is no, find out why.

3 techniques to overcome emotional eating

Habit Change

3 techniques to overcome emotional eating

Noticed that you're snacking more in response to emotions rather than hunger? Try these 3 techniques to overcome emotional or comfort eating.

Is fruit juice healthy?

Myth Busting

Is fruit juice healthy?

Should we include fruit juice in our five-a-day? Busting the myth that fruit juice is a healthy option for increasing our fruit and vegetable intake.

‘Eat less, move more’ —  is weight loss that simple?

Myth Busting

‘Eat less, move more’ — is weight loss that simple?

Busting the myth that weight loss is as simple as eating less and moving more. Learn why weight loss is a lot more complex than this idea.

Reasons to follow a low-carb diet

Nutrition

Reasons to follow a low-carb diet

Is a low-carb diet a fad or is there science behind it? This guide explores the efficacy of a low-carb diet for weight loss plus other health benefits.

Low-carb meal plan

Nutrition

Low-carb meal plan

Want to get started on a low-carb diet? Kickstart your journey with this 7-day low-carb meal plan proven to support weight loss and type 2 diabetes.

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