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Eat well, plan less
Practical guides to meal planning, nutrition, fitness and wellbeing, from the team behind Mealful.
Meal planning3 min read
Mealime is shutting down: the best alternatives (and how to switch)
Mealime closes on October 21, 2026. What to save before then, which apps cover what Mealime did, and how to move your favourite recipes across.
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Fitness2 min read
What to eat before a workout (and when)
The right pre-workout meal or snack gives you energy without weighing you down. What to eat, how long before, and easy ideas for every schedule.
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Meal planning3 min read
The best meal planning apps in 2026, compared
Mealful, Eat This Much, Samsung Food, Plan to Eat, Paprika and MyFitnessPal: what each one is best at, and how to pick the right one for the way you eat.
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Weight loss1 min read
Why am I not losing weight? 9 common reasons
Eating well but the scale won't budge? The most common reasons weight loss stalls, and practical fixes for each one.
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Meal planning2 min read
Meal planner or calorie tracker? Mealful vs MyFitnessPal, Lose It! and Cronometer
Calorie trackers tell you what you ate. Meal planners decide what you'll eat. Here's how the two approaches differ, and why combining them works best.
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Wellness1 min read
Foods that can help you sleep better
What to eat, what to avoid and when to have your last meal for better sleep, based on what the research actually shows.
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Nutrition2 min read
Foods for a healthy gut: a practical guide
Fibre, fermented foods and variety: what the research suggests about feeding your gut, and simple ways to put it on your plate.
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Nutrition1 min read
How much protein do you really need?
Protein needs for everyday health, exercise, weight loss and ageing, plus simple ways to hit your target from food.
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Nutrition2 min read
How to cut back on added sugar without feeling deprived
Where added sugar hides, how much is too much, and gradual swaps that retrain your taste buds instead of relying on willpower.
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Recipes1 min read
10 high-protein vegetarian dinners
Meat-free dinners with 20 grams of protein or more per serving, built on beans, lentils, tofu, eggs and dairy.
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Nutrition1 min read
Healthy fats: which ones to eat more of, and which to limit
Unsaturated, saturated and trans fats explained, with the best food sources and simple ways to get the balance right.
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Meal planning1 min read
Meal planning for shift workers and night shifts
How to plan meals around early starts, late finishes and night shifts, and keep your energy steady on rotating schedules.
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