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Low-Carb · 4 min
Is low-carb safe for you? Run the quick check before you start
Low-carb eating suits many people, but not everyone. Tap what applies to you and see when it's worth asking a doctor or…
Mediterranean · 3 min
How much meat fits a Mediterranean week? Plan yours and see
The Mediterranean diet is mostly plants, but what does that leave for meat? Plan your own week of main meals and see…
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…
Fasting · 4 min
Is 16:8 fasting better than just eating less? Slide the window and see
Is 16:8 fasting better than just eating less? Trials so far, including a 2022 NEJM trial and a 2026 Cochrane review…
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…
Basics · 3 min
Why does the scale jump 1 kg overnight? Play with a month of weigh-ins
Your weight can move a kilo or two from one day to the next without any change in body fat. Salt, carbohydrate, fluid…
Fasting · 3 min
What happens in your body while you fast? Slide through the hours
Stop eating and your body doesn't flip a switch: it hands over fuel duty step by step, from your last meal to stored…
Low-Carb · 3 min
What counts as low-carb? Build a day and see where it lands
There is no single definition of low-carb. Health services usually say under about 130 g of carbohydrate a day is…