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Mediterranean · 4 min How often should you eat beans and lentils? Plan your week and see How many times a week should beans and lentils be on your plate? Italy's guidelines suggest about 3 servings a week… Kitchen · 4 min What size air fryer do you need? Pick your household and see Air fryer sizes are given in litres, but what does that mean for your kitchen? Pick how many people you cook for and… 3 picks Basics · 4 min Why does progress slow down? Move the slider and watch the gap close Why does progress slow down, even when you keep eating the same way? Your body spends less energy as your weight… Low-Carb · 3 min Which carbs can you swap? Build a day and see what changes Where do the carbs in a normal day actually come from, and what happens when you swap them? Pick a usual choice or a… Nutrients · 4 min Do you really need 8 glasses of water a day? Build your day and see Do you really need eight glasses of water a day? The official advice is looser than that. The NHS says aim for 6 to 8… Plant-Based · 3 min Is plant milk as good as cow's milk? Build your glass and compare Plant milks look alike in a glass but are quite different drinks. Build your own day of milk and see how protein…

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01 How often should you eat beans and lentils? Plan your week and see How many times a week should beans and lentils be on your plate? Italy's guidelines suggest about 3 servings… Open → 02 What size air fryer do you need? Pick your household and see Air fryer sizes are given in litres, but what does that mean for your kitchen? Pick how many people you cook… Open → 03 Why does progress slow down? Move the slider and watch the gap close Why does progress slow down, even when you keep eating the same way? Your body spends less energy as your… Open → 04 Which carbs can you swap? Build a day and see what changes Where do the carbs in a normal day actually come from, and what happens when you swap them? Pick a usual… Open → 05 Can you freeze it? Plan cooling, freezing and thawing step by step Batch cooking is only useful if the freezer part goes right. Pick a dish and a portion size and get the exact… Open → 06 Should you try fasting? Run the quick safety check first Intermittent fasting suits some healthy adults, but health services advise against it for several groups… Open →

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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 ↗
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 ↗
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 ↗
Budget Philips Airfryer XL NA231/00 6.2 L single basket · Compact single drawer From: What size air fryer do you need? Pick your household and see
€95 Coolblue ↗
Splurge Philips Airfryer 5000 Series Dual Basket NA552/00 9 L total, dual basket · Dishwasher-safe baskets · Steam function From: What size air fryer do you need? Pick your household and see
€220 Coolblue ↗
Sweet spot Philips 5000 Series Blender HR2767 1000 W motor · Pulse function From: Is a smoothie as good as the fruit? Build one and see
€87 Coolblue ↗

Topics

7 BasicsCalories, macros and portions. 3 FastingEating windows and schedules. 4 KitchenTools that make it easier. 3 Low-CarbKeto and lower-carb eating. 3 Meal PrepCooking ahead for the week. 4 MediterraneanOlive oil, fish, beans and vegetables. 3 NutrientsFibre, protein, water and labels. 3 Plant-BasedVegetarian, vegan and flexitarian.

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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.