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Choosing a weight loss programme? Looking for ways to stay healthy on holidays? Find helpful tips and advice to navigate your lifestyle changes here.

How many calories do I need to eat on Wegovy?

There's no set calorie target on Wegovy, but you'll probably eat 1200-2000 calories per day whilst on the medication; find out why here.

Wegovy vs. Saxenda

Wegovy and Saxenda are GLP-1 medications approved for use to support weight loss, but which one is better? Find out as we dig into the science.

Mounjaro vs. Ozempic

Mounaro and Ozempic are weight loss injections for type 2 diabetes and weight loss, but which one is better? Find out as we dig into the science.

Wegovy vs. Mounjaro

Wegovy & Mounjaro are weight loss injections approved for weight loss type 2 diabetes, but which one is better? Find out as we analyse the research.

Nutrition

More about Nutrition

Low-fat diet: Is it healthy?

The low-fat diet has been recommended around the globe for decades. But is it the healthiest diet for human health? The short answer is no; find out why.

The best PCOS diet

PCOS is a complicated chronic condition, and everyone's experience will be different. But good science suggests a lower-carb diet can help; here's why.

The vegetarian diet: Is it healthy?

Vegetarian diets have been associated with a decreased risk of developing obesity and other chronic diseases, but are there downsides? Find out here.

Blog

Does semaglutide (Wegovy) reduce the risk of a heart attack?

A recent study showed that semaglutide (Wegovy) reduces the risk of a heart attack by 20%. But this doesn't tell the whole story; find out why here.

Robbie Puddick

Does semaglutide (Wegovy) reduce the risk of a heart attack?

The best weight-loss injection in 2023 is tirzepatide, but semaglutide is also extremely effective. See how they compare here.

Best weight loss injections in 2023

Robbie Puddick

A recent article suggested that Wegovy (semaglutide) ruined your appetite forever, but what does the science say? The short answer is no; find out why.

Does Wegovy® ruin your appetite?

Robbie Puddick

The short answer is no, Wegovy isn’t the cure for obesity. The longer answer is: it’s complicated, find out why in our latest blog.

Is Wegovy® the cure for obesity we’ve been waiting for?

Robbie Puddick

Diabetes

More about Diabetes

Does insulin resistance cause weight gain?

What comes first between insulin resistance and weight gain? An evidence-based answer to the crucial question in understanding type 2 diabetes.

Can Type 2 Diabetes be Reversed or Cured?

It's possible to put type 2 diabetes into remission. Learn the most effective way to reverse diabetes and why for some people this may not be possible.

Obesity, type 2 diabetes and immunity

Type 2 diabetes can affect our health in many ways; this condition can also impact our immunity and ability to fight off infection. Find out how.

Exercise

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

Walking — the first steps on your weight loss journey

Walk down your path to health. Here's how walking can aid weight loss, increase your productivity, improve your sleep, and decrease your stress levels.

Recipes

More Recipes

Learn how to cook your own healthy and satisfying meals using the latest recipes from Second Nature - developed and curated by our nutritionists and dietitians.

10 Easy and Healthy Family Recipes

Cooking for your children every day can be tiring. Brigthen your day with these healthy recipes suitable for yourself and your little ones.

Homemade seitan | Plant-based protein

Seitan is a rich source of protein with around 20g per 100g. Try swapping this in as a meat subsitute in some of your favourite meals!

Mushroom and Tempeh Stroganoff

Tempeh is an excellent vegan source of protein with around 20g per 100g. Try this delicious plant-based twist on a classic recipe!

Vegan chia pudding with mango

Want to get your day off the to the perfect start? Try our delicious plant-based chia pudding to keep your energy levels steady throughout the morning.

Vegan black bean burgers

Fancy trying a plant-based alternative to your Friday night burgers? Look no further, our nutritionists have put this together and it doesn't disappoint.

Vegan tofu scrambled eggs

Try our delicious tofu scrambled eggs as a plant-based alternative! This has been developed buy our in-house nutritionists and it doesn't disappoint.

Mind

What is emotional eating?

Do you think that you use food as a comfort? Learn what defines emotional eating and why we crave particular foods when we're ovwhelmed or emotional.

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.

Weight-loss plateaus explained

Have you reached a 'stalemate' on your weight loss journey, despite keeping up healthy habits? Learn why this happens and what it means for weight loss.