Weight Nutrition

What it really means to have a fast or slow metabolism We all know someone who seems to be able to eat what they like and stay slim. Then there are those who say that their conscientious diet and regular workouts just don’t make a difference on the scales. In both scenarios, it’s quite common to hear people ascribe their weight to their metabolism. So, what IS your metabolism, and...

Why they don’t need to be the enemy After decades of avoiding high-fat foods to lose weight, quick fix solutions such as the keto diet have previously garnered celebrity followings, thanks to its promise you could eat as much fat as you liked as long...

If there’s one thing worse than going on a diet yourself, it’s having to work with one of these seven common dieters, found around water coolers in offices everywhere... The Chatty Chloe Everyone knows you’re on a diet; family, friends, co-workers, your boss, the postman...

You’ve heard of clean eating, now meet clean living - the movement that’s inspiring people to take a closer look at what they eat, how well they sleep and what they put on their bodies It's all about getting back to basics with natural choices...

Breakfast, lunch and dinner. If you've always thought that tucking into three meals a day is the best way to eat, then you're not alone. But there is evidence to suggest that eating smaller, more frequent meals could be more beneficial for our health. What...

“Let food by thy medicine” is a quote often attributed to Hippocrates, the ancient Greek father of medicine. When all is said and done, what and how much you eat is potentially the single most significant element in how healthy you can expect to be....

Get breakfast right and you’ll set yourself up for a day of healthy eating. Avoid sugary cereals and opt for nutritious options that will fill you up without piling on the pounds. Your Healthy Breakfast Checklist: 30g protein  A small amount of healthy fats Complex...

If you’re not already doing the easy, every day tricks to boost your metabolism, give them a try. Walk 10,000 steps Walking is a powerful and underrated weight management tool. Most of us live sedentary lives (and would be surprised by how little we walk). Get yourself...

We’ve all heard that we should drink eight glasses of water a day, but is there any truth to this? We took a closer look to separate the myths from the fact: Why do we need fluids? Your body needs fluids in order to work...

Don’t crash diet if you want to lose weight and keep it off in the long term. Crash dieting sound dramatic. And it can be; but not in a positive way. Many people embark on a harsh, low calorie diet to lose weight quickly. People...

Is there an optimal meal structure for losing weight and keeping it off? There doesn't seem to be a simple answer to the question of meal-frequency. There's the frequent mini-meal approach of bodybuilders, and the strategies of intermittent fasters (and everything in between). But you want to...