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

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.

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.

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.

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

The DASH diet is promoted as an effective tool to lower blood pressure. But is there evidence for its use outside of supporting people with hypertension?

The Mediterranean diet has been the poster child for nutrition scientists for decades; why? Here's everything you need to know about this famous diet.

Eggs have a bad reputation, but this has been misguided. Eggs can be an excellent addition to anyone's diet and may help you lose weight too.

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?

There's a lot of hype around intermittent fasting at the moment, but should everyone be fasting? No - like any 'diet', it has downsides. Find out why.