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Nutrition
Clear, evidence-based guides to protein, carbs, fats, fibre, vitamins and minerals, without the hype.
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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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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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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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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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How to stay full when you're eating fewer calories
Hunger is the main reason diets fail. Protein, fibre, volume and timing tricks that keep you satisfied on fewer calories.
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Complex vs simple carbs: what's the difference?
What makes a carbohydrate "good" or "bad", why fibre matters, and how to choose carbs that keep your energy steady.
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Ultra-processed foods: what they are and why they matter
How to spot ultra-processed foods, what research says about their health effects, and realistic ways to eat fewer of them.
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How to eat more fibre (and why it matters)
Most people fall short on fibre. Simple swaps and additions that help you reach your daily target without overhauling your diet.
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How to cut back on salt without losing flavour
Where most salt in our diets comes from, how much is recommended, and easy ways to add flavour without the shaker.
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How to read a nutrition label in 30 seconds
Serving size, calories, the % Daily Value and the ingredients list: what to look at first, and what the front of the pack won't tell you.
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Calcium and bone health: the best foods for strong bones
How much calcium you need, the best dairy and plant sources, and the other nutrients and habits that keep bones strong.
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The best plant-based protein sources (and how much they give you)
From lentils and tofu to tempeh and seitan, the plant foods that pack the most protein, and easy ways to use them.
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