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Regular articles on all things nutrition and food. Backed by science, written and fact-checked by qualified professionals.
7 ways to lose weight without counting calories

Nutrition

7 ways to lose weight without counting calories

Sick of counting calories to try and lose weight? Get our dietitian-approved top tips for losing weight without counting calories.

NHS Trusted Meal Plan — Lose Weight the Healthy Way

Nutrition

NHS Trusted Meal Plan — Lose Weight the Healthy Way

Healthy meal ideas, complete with recipes and a 7-day diet plan example of how to put it all together. Create your own diet plans with these top tips.

How does alcohol cause weight gain?

Nutrition

How does alcohol cause weight gain?

Excess alcohol can result in weight gain in many ways. Learn how alcohol indirectly affects weight by increasing energy balance and reducing sleep quality.

How to lose fat without losing muscle

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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.

Why am I not losing weight?

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Why am I not losing weight?

Feeling like a failure because you’re not losing weight despite doing everything right? Don’t despair; it’s not your fault. Here’s why.

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.

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?

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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.

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