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Meal Prep · 3 min
What goes in a meal-prep box? Build one and see how it balances
Build a lunch box on your own plate and see what is in it. Pick a protein and a starchy base, slide the amounts and…
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…
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…
Mediterranean · 5 min
How much fish is enough? Plan your week and see where you land
Fish is the part of a Mediterranean plate beginners often skip. The NHS says adults should have at least 2 portions a…
Basics · 5 min
How big is a portion? Use your own hand to estimate it
How big is a portion? A kitchen scale gives the exact answer, but your hand is always with you. Health bodies such as…
Basics · 4 min
What are macros? Split your day into protein, carbs and fat
Protein, carbohydrate and fat are the three macros that supply nearly all your calories, at roughly 4, 4 and 9 kcal per…
Nutrients · 3 min
How much fibre is 30 g? Build a day of eating and see where you land
Health bodies suggest 25 to 30 grams of fibre a day, yet most adults in the UK and much of Europe eat noticeably less…