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Mar 18, 20232 min read

What are the effects of 'fat-loss' pills?

If you’re currently trying to lose weight and struggling to make progress, you may have started looking for ways to speed up the process....

Daniel Smith

Mar 8, 20232 min read

Does eating meat support weight-loss?

It is widely believed that meat can lead to weight-gain. But, if we choose healthy meats and prepare them the right way, nothing is...

Running or walking, which is more effective for weight-loss?

Daniel Smith

Feb 20, 20232 min read

Running or walking, which is more effective for weight-loss?

Runners enjoy the cardio kick and high-intensity nature of their sport, where as walkers argue that walking is better for their joints...

Do vitamin supplements support weight-loss?

Daniel Smith

Feb 14, 20232 min read

Do vitamin supplements support weight-loss?

When we are looking for weight-loss advice, there are a lot of vitamin supplements that sound like they might do the trick in helping us...

Daniel Smith

Feb 8, 20234 min read

5 myths about weight-loss

Wherever we turn, someone has an idea about successful weight-loss. Most of these are unfounded and far from factual. Here, we shall...

Daniel Smith

Jan 30, 20233 min read

How does sleep support weight loss?

When trying to lose weight, the amount of sleep we get may be just as important as diet and exercise. Unfortunately, many of us are not...

Why we feel hungry after eating and how to manage it.

Daniel Smith

Jan 13, 20233 min read

Why we feel hungry after eating and how to manage it.

In the previous blog we explored the reasons why we feel hungry. As we discussed, this all came down to three main factors: having an...

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Jan 11, 20232 min read

Why do we feel hungry after eating?

The feeling of hunger is our bodies' natural cue that we need to eat. This maybe because our stomach is empty or our energy levels are...

Daniel Smith

Dec 13, 20222 min read

Good carbohydrates for winter eating

The days are notably shorter and the weather has been bitterly cold. At this time of year, our bodies start to crave more carbohydrate...

Do artificial sweeteners support weight-loss?

Daniel Smith

Nov 25, 20222 min read

Do artificial sweeteners support weight-loss?

Sugar is naturally rich in calories, thus loaded with energy. Too much sugar will lead to weight gain because of the increase of calories...

Daniel Smith

Nov 21, 20223 min read

Do 'super foods' exist?

There has been a lot of talk and rumour around supposed 'super foods'. But, do they actually exist and what are their benefits? Through...

Why we should eat 5 fruits and vegetables a day.

Daniel Smith

Nov 8, 20222 min read

Why we should eat 5 fruits and vegetables a day.

We should all eat fruit and vegetables as part of a healthy and balanced diet. But what are the benefits and why should it be five?...

Daniel Smith

Oct 31, 20222 min read

Do probiotics support weight-loss?

There have been claims that probiotics support weigh-loss and weight management, but is this really the case? What are probiotics?...

Daniel Smith

Oct 28, 20222 min read

Are multivitamins good for you?

Taking a daily multivitamin has long been seen as a good way to ensure you get all the necessary vitamins and minerals needed to be...

Daniel Smith

Oct 1, 20222 min read

Are breakfast cereals good for us?

Breakfast is regarded as the most important meal of the day and certainly can be the one meal that is rushed, with very little thought...

What are carbohydrates and do they make us fat?

Daniel Smith

Sep 28, 20222 min read

What are carbohydrates and do they make us fat?

Carbohydrates are the main source of energy for our bodies. They are the sugars, starches and dietary fibre that occur in plant foods and...

Does the time of day and the meal size matter for weight-loss?

Daniel Smith

Sep 26, 20222 min read

Does the time of day and the meal size matter for weight-loss?

There has been a lot of debate and research to whether you should bulk-up most of your daily calories at breakfast or later in the day at...

Daniel Smith

Aug 25, 20222 min read

Chewing and weight management.

Eating is an essential part to any diet. We need to eat to ensure we get all the energy and nutrients necessary for us to move, grow and...

Daniel Smith

Jul 15, 20223 min read

Does caffeine support weight-loss?

Caffeine is a staple ingredient in many fat-burning and weight-loss diets. But, does it actually help? There has been a huge amount of...

Daniel Smith

Jul 11, 20222 min read

Is coffee good for us?

Across the world, billions of people drink coffee. The reasons vary from enjoying the taste to needing the stimulate effect to wake-up....