Why do so many diets fail, even when they help people lose weight at first? The answer often isn't the diet itself—it's whether the habits behind it are sustainable. In this article, you'll discover evidence-based strategies for maintaining a healthy weight, including the importance of food quality, protein, muscle, sleep, physical activity and flexibility. Learn why lasting success comes from building healthy habits that fit your lifestyle rather than chasing the latest diet

Every day, consumers make dozens of food choices in supermarkets. But are these decisions always based on the information we have? Nutri-Score is a front-of-pack nutrition label used in several European countries to help people quickly compare the nutritional quality of packaged foods. In this article, I explore what Nutri-Score is, the science behind it, its benefits and its limitations.

Most of us judge food by its nutrition label—but our bodies don't. The structure of food, known as the food matrix, plays an important role in how quickly we digest food, absorb nutrients, regulate blood sugar and even how many calories our bodies extract. Learn why whole fruit differs from fruit juice, why whole nuts and nut butter aren't metabolically identical, and why preserving the natural food matrix may benefit your health more than focusing on calories alone.

A creamy and chocolatey summer dessert made with Greek yogurt or skyr, naturally sweetened with honey or maple syrup, and finished with fresh seasonal berries. Simple to make, lighter than traditional celebration cakes, and perfect for sharing with friends on warm summer days.

This peach burrata tomato salad is fresh, colourful, and full of summer flavours. Juicy peaches, creamy burrata, sweet tomatoes, basil, pecans, pumpkin seeds, and pomegranate seeds come together in a beautiful salad that pairs perfectly with grilled salmon, trout, or barbecue dishes.

Sugary drinks, fruit juice, alcohol and diet beverages all contribute to liquid calories that may drive weight gain. Learn how these drinks affect appetite, metabolism and long-term health.

Snacking has become a normal part of modern life — from office kitchens and petrol stations to cafés and supermarkets. But are our snacks truly supporting our health? In this article, nutrition counsellor Katrin Peo explores how modern snacking habits affect energy, blood sugar, cravings, gut health, and long-term wellbeing. Learn why snack quality matters more than snacking itself, who may genuinely benefit from snacks, and discover 25 healthier snack swaps that can help imp

Creamy mushroom orsotto is a nourishing twist on classic risotto, made with fibre-rich barley instead of rice. Packed with earthy mushrooms, parmesan, garlic, and olive oil, this comforting dish supports heart and gut health while delivering rich flavour and satisfying texture. Perfect with seasonal mushrooms or frozen mushroom mixes, orsotto is a delicious way to add more whole grains and mushrooms to your meals.

Wild garlic is one of spring’s most flavourful seasonal herbs. In this article, discover the health benefits of wild garlic, how to identify and store it safely, and how to make an easy homemade wild garlic pesto recipe that can be enjoyed fresh or frozen for later use.

The Portfolio Diet and Planetary Health Diet are science-based eating approaches that support both personal and planetary health. Learn how fibre-rich plant foods, legumes, whole grains, nuts, and vegetables may help support heart health, cholesterol balance, gut health, and long-term sustainability.

A major new Nature study shows how diet shapes the gut microbiome and influences obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular health. With rising cardiometabolic disease globally and in Estonia, understanding this connection is more important than ever. Here’s what the science reveals—and what it means for your daily food choices.

GLP-1 and GIP medications are increasingly used to support weight loss and improve blood sugar control. This article explains how these medications work, their potential benefits and side effects, and why nutrition, adequate protein intake, and healthy lifestyle habits remain essential for long-term metabolic health.

Most people focus on what they eat—but when and how we eat can influence digestion, satiety, hormones, blood sugar balance, and even weight management. In this final article of my digestive health series, you’ll learn how circadian rhythm, meal timing, mindful eating, and sleep affect appetite regulation and overall wellbeing.

Why do we sometimes eat even when we’re not physically hungry? Appetite is influenced not only by energy needs, but also by hormones, blood sugar changes, emotions, habits, stress, and even the smell of food. In this article, we explore how hunger and fullness signals work in the body, which hormones regulate appetite, and why restrictive dieting often backfires.

Our gut is home to trillions of microorganisms that play a key role in digestion, immunity, metabolism, and overall health. A diverse, balanced microbiome helps our body extract energy from food, produce vital compounds, and support brain and immune function. Eating a varied, nutrient-rich diet nourishes these microbes and lays the foundation for long-term health.

Digestion is a highly coordinated process involving organs, enzymes and hormones working together to break down food and absorb nutrients. This article explores how digestion and absorption really work — and why understanding this complexity matters for appetite, metabolism and overall health.

The digestive system is a highly intelligent and energy-demanding process that supports our health every day. This article explains how digestion works in different parts of the body, how long the process takes, and how our eating habits and food choices can support digestion, appetite and overall wellbeing.

Eating better in 2026 doesn’t require strict diets or calorie counting. Discover practical, science-backed principles that show how small, consistent changes to food quality, gut health, protein, and eating habits can improve energy, mood, metabolic health, and long-term wellbeing.

The holidays can easily become a month of overeating, rich foods, and low energy — but it doesn’t have to be this way. Learn how to enjoy the season fully while supporting your gut, metabolism, and overall wellbeing with simple, realistic nutrition habits.

Boost your gut microbiome with this flavour-packed chickpea–miso hummus, made with fermented miso, nutritional yeast, herbs, and fibre-rich chickpeas.