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Fitness

Do You Need Protein Powder? How to Choose One (and When Food Is Enough)

Do you need protein powder? A dietitian explains who benefits, how much protein you really need, and how to choose a protein powder by reading the label.

Fitness

Is Fasted Cardio Better for Fat Loss? What the Evidence Says About Fasted Workouts

Is fasted cardio better for fat loss? A dietitian explains what the research says about working out on an empty stomach, plus how to fuel before and after.

Fitness

What to Eat Before a Run, During and After: A Dietitian's Guide to Fuelling for Running

What to eat before a run, during long runs and after: a dietitian's evidence-based guide to carbs, protein, hydration and recovery for runners of every level.

Seasonal

How to Get Back on Track After Christmas: A Dietitian's Guide to a Healthy New Year

How to get back on track after Christmas: a dietitian's guide to realistic goals, habits that stick and staying motivated with your health in the new year.

Seasonal

Healthy Habits for Couples: 10 Easy Habits to Start Together or on Your Own

Healthy habits for couples, or on your own: a dietitian's 10 easy habits for food, fitness and sleep, and why changing together makes them more likely to stick.

Seasonal

How to Eat Healthy at Christmas Without Missing Out: A Dietitian's Evidence-Based Tips

How to eat healthy at Christmas without missing out: a dietitian's evidence-based tips on portions, eating slowly, alcohol and avoiding holiday weight gain.

Seasonal

What Happens When You Stop Drinking for a Month? Benefits and Hangover Myths

What happens when you stop drinking for a month? A dietitian on the evidence for sleep, weight, blood pressure and wellbeing, and whether hangover cures work.

Seasonal

How to Avoid Weight Gain Over Christmas: Practical Tips for Festive Eating and Drinking

How to avoid weight gain over Christmas? A dietitian shares practical tips for work parties, festive feasts and drinks, plus easy ways to stay active.

Weight & metabolism

Is the Keto Diet Safe? Who It Helps and Who Should Avoid It

Is the keto diet safe? A dietitian explains what the research shows for weight loss, common side effects like keto flu, and who should avoid keto.

Weight & metabolism

Why Am I Not Losing Weight? 5 Common Mistakes and What to Do Instead

Why am I not losing weight? A dietitian explains five common weight-loss mistakes, from scale-watching to skipping protein, and what to do instead.

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