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Interactive explainers and calculators for calories, fasting, Mediterranean and plant-based eating. Every guide ends with kitchen kit that fits.

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Low-Carb · 3 min Is low-carb better for weight loss? See what the research found Is low-carb better for weight loss? The research looks at the first months and at one to two years, and the answer… Nutrients · 3 min How much calcium do you need? Build a day and see where you land How much calcium do you need, and where does it come from? The NHS says 700 mg a day for adults, while EFSA uses 950… Plant-Based · 4 min What can replace meat on your plate? Pick a swap and see the portions Swapping meat for plants is a common first step, but the portions look different. How much tofu, tempeh, lentils or… Meal Prep · 4 min How much should you batch-cook? Scale a recipe and split fridge from freezer Batch cooking is easy until you do the sums: a recipe for four is not a recipe for ten, and not every portion can wait… Basics · 3 min Do 10,000 steps burn as many calories as you think? Put in your numbers and see Ten thousand steps is a round number from a 1960s pedometer, not a scientific target. Put in your weight, height, steps… Fasting · 4 min Does coffee break a fast? Build your cup and see what counts Does a black coffee break your fast? It depends on what is in the cup and why you are fasting. Plain water, black…

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01 How much calcium do you need? Build a day and see where you land How much calcium do you need, and where does it come from? The NHS says 700 mg a day for adults, while EFSA… Open → 02 What can replace meat on your plate? Pick a swap and see the portions Swapping meat for plants is a common first step, but the portions look different. How much tofu, tempeh… Open → 03 How much should you batch-cook? Scale a recipe and split fridge from freezer Batch cooking is easy until you do the sums: a recipe for four is not a recipe for ten, and not every portion… Open → 04 Do 10,000 steps burn as many calories as you think? Put in your numbers and see Ten thousand steps is a round number from a 1960s pedometer, not a scientific target. Put in your weight… Open → 05 How many nuts is a handful? Pick a nut and see what 30 g looks like Nuts are a staple of Mediterranean eating, but they are also very energy-dense. The research most people… Open → 06 Which blender do you need? Pick what you make and see Blenders range from personal cups to big jugs, and the biggest number on the box is rarely the right one. Say… Open →

Most-used kit

The kit our guides come back to most.

Sweet spot Philips 5000 Series Blender HR2767 Personal tumbler blender · Dishwasher-safe parts · Pulse function From: Which blender do you need? Pick what you make and see
€89 Coolblue ↗
Splurge Philips 7000 Series High Speed Blender HR3760/10 2 L glass jug · 1500 W · Six settings From: Which blender do you need? Pick what you make and see
€142 Coolblue ↗
Sweet spot Philips Airfryer 3000 Series Dual Basket NA352/00 9 L total, dual basket · Dishwasher-safe baskets · Cook two foods at once From: What size air fryer do you need? Pick your household and see
€132 Coolblue ↗
Sweet spot Ooni Dual Platform Digital Scales keukenweegschaal Dual platform · Digital display From: Do you need a kitchen scale? Same cup, very different weights
€49.90 Alternate.nl ↗
Splurge Smeg KSC01 Digital Kitchen Scale - Storm Blue Digital display · Design-led finish From: Do you need a kitchen scale? Same cup, very different weights
£149.95 MagicVision ↗
Budget Pierre Blender BL5000 1.5 L glass jug · 1200 W · Dial controls From: Which blender do you need? Pick what you make and see
€53 Coolblue ↗

Topics

10 BasicsCalories, macros and portions. 5 FastingEating windows and schedules. 5 KitchenTools that make it easier. 5 Low-CarbKeto and lower-carb eating. 5 Meal PrepCooking ahead for the week. 5 MediterraneanOlive oil, fish, beans and vegetables. 5 NutrientsFibre, protein, water and labels. 5 Plant-BasedVegetarian, vegan and flexitarian.

How picks work

Each guide explains the idea first. The kit at the end is an example that makes it easier, at up to three price points.

  1. 01We don’t claim hands-on testing. Picks are examples, not reviews.
  2. 02Links are affiliate links and marked as sponsored. We may earn a commission, but your price doesn’t change.
  3. 03Nutrition facts follow public health bodies and published research, and every guide links its sources.
  4. 04Not medical advice. If you have a condition, are pregnant or take medication, talk to a doctor before changing how you eat.