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Can’t stop eating junk food? Here’s why

Nutrition

Can’t stop eating junk food? Here’s why

Junk food cravings are a common reason people struggle to eat healthily. Learn why you can't stop eating junk food and what you can do about it.

What is the most successful weight-loss programme in the UK?

Lifestyle

What is the most successful weight-loss programme in the UK?

Based on data published by the NHS, Second Nature is the best weight-loss programme in the UK. But why? And how can you start? Find out here.

Does excess protein turn into fat?

Nutrition

Does excess protein turn into fat?

Consuming excess protein isn't converted into fat. Protein supports good health and weight loss; find out how to optimise your protein intake here.

What is the over-the-counter alternative to Wegovy?

GLP-1s

What is the over-the-counter alternative to Wegovy?

Orlistat is available as an over-the-counter weight-loss medication in the UK, but it's not as effective as Wegovy. Find out more here.

How to increase your personal fat threshold

Diabetes

How to increase your personal fat threshold

Insulin resistance is the condition underlying type 2 diabetes and your personal fat threshold. Read our four evidence-based ways to improve it here.

Insulin resistance and the personal fat threshold

Diabetes

Insulin resistance and the personal fat threshold

There are many factors that will determine your personal fat threshold, but insulin resistance may the key to understanding when this will happen.

Insulin and the personal fat threshold

Diabetes

Insulin and the personal fat threshold

Insulin plays essential roles in the body, and some of its functions will play a role in your personal fat threshold. Find out why.

What is your personal fat threshold?

Diabetes

What is your personal fat threshold?

Obesity can't explain why normal weight people get type 2 diabetes, so what can? The personal fat threshold hypothesis may hold the answers.

Is the carnivore diet healthy?

Nutrition

Is the carnivore diet healthy?

The carnivore diet has healthful components to it, but evidence is lacking on the long-term impact on health. So don't ditch the veggies just yet.

Noom® vs Weight Watchers®

Weight Loss Programmes

Noom® vs Weight Watchers®

From pricing to programme features, an indepth comparison of Weight Watchers® and Noom, an app-based weight loss programme.

Make losing weight feel Second Nature

The first step on your Second Nature journey is to take our health quiz.

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