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Nutrition

Regular articles on all things nutrition and food. Backed by science, written and fact-checked by qualified professionals.

Is the Mediterranean diet good for you?
Nutrition

Is the Mediterranean diet good for you?

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.
How to lose fat without losing muscle
Nutrition

How to lose fat without losing muscle

Want to avoid losing muscle when losing weight? This guide digs into the science and provides guidance on four areas to master to lose fat not muscle.
How to lose weight and keep it off
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How to lose weight and keep it off

Sick of losing weight, putting it back on again, and always feeling pre-occupied by food? This guide unpacks the science of sustained weight loss.
Reasons to follow a low-carb diet
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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.
How many calories to lose weight?
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How many calories to lose weight?

To know how many calories you need to eat to lose weight, you need to estimate your energy expenditure. But there might be another solution for you.
Do you need to count calories to lose weight?
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Do you need to count calories to lose weight?

Do you need to count calories to lose weight? The short answer is no. Find out seven reasons why and what you can do instead.
8 simple steps to reduce your sugar intake
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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?
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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.
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