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

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.

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.

Saturated fats have long been a topic of debate in nutrition, but research and dietary guidelines consistently emphasise the importance...

When I decided to write about alcohol consumption from a nutrition perspective, my goal was to approach the topic openly—neither...

Artificial sweeteners are everywhere, from diet sodas to protein bars, promising guilt-free sweetness. They’ve become the go-to option...

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Our hormones are chemical messengers, that have a great impact on our physical, emotional and mental health. Amongst other things, they...

Sugar is everywhere. It can be found not only in sweets and soft drinks but also in foods that many people consider healthy, such as breakfast cereals, flavoured yoghurts, granola bars, plant-based drinks, salad dressings, and sauces. While enjoying something sweet occasionally is not a problem, regularly consuming too much added sugar may negatively affect health over time. Understanding where added sugar hides, how it differs from naturally occurring sugars, and how much is

Blood sugar (glucose) is your main source of energy. It influences how hungry or energetic you feel. Blood sugar is created when you break down any carbohydrate you eat- from a healthy carb like quinoa to a chocolate-chip cookie. The importance with blood-sugar is to keep it balanced: not too high and also not too low. It's also important to understand that glucose rises after meals are normal: what matters is how high , how long , and how often and the person’s metabolic hea

Intermittent fasting and fasting are topics that are talked a lot in the health space. Both definitely have their benefits for health,...

If you are surrounded by health-conscious people and are yourself honed in to health, you must have heard of the term intermittent...

Only a small proportion of adults consume the recommended amount of dietary fibre each day, despite fibre being one of the most important nutrients for digestive, metabolic and cardiovascular health. Yet fibre does much more than help keep you regular- it nourishes your gut microbiome, supports healthy cholesterol and blood sugar levels, increases satiety and may reduce the risk of several chronic diseases. With the rise of processed and fast foods, many of which are low in f

Apple cider vinegar (ACV) has been a popular home remedy for various health issues. While some studies suggest potential benefits, it's...

I have never been a coffee-drinker, though I like the smell of freshly grounded coffee. I have always preferred the flavour of teas and...